In recent years, the use of the federal multidistrict litigation (“MDL”) process to address complex multijurisdictional disputes has increased dramatically. Nearly 60% of all civil cases filed in federal court now become part...more
Last week we were lucky enough to attend the Institute of Energy Law’s 23rd Annual Energy Litigation Conference in Houston, TX, and hear its unique collection of industry professionals exchange insights and address some of...more
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On April 12, 2024, the Texas Supreme Court handed down two decisions clarifying its interpretation of governmental immunity and waiver under Section 271.152 of the Texas Local Government Code. Governmental units, including...more
On December 4, 2023, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that may have major implications for bankruptcy law in the Fifth Circuit. While the Fifth Circuit (along with the Ninth and Tenth Circuits) has held...more
According to a recent decision handed down by the Delaware courts, corporate officers must now contend with a new avenue of liability: the duty of oversight. Previously, only a company’s board could face personal liability...more
The non-compete—a clause that binds approximately one-fifth of all American workers—may soon be a thing of the past. New guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) threatens to abolish the use of non-compete clauses in...more