In the recently released Chambers USA 2020 rankings, McGinnis Lochridge was one of only two firms ranked Band 1 in Texas in Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas). The firm was also ranked Band 2 in Austin and the surrounding area in Litigation: General Commercial. Managing Partner Read more
The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and measures to minimize its spread will likely require many small businesses to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Fortunately for those businesses, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA), which took effect in February 2020, streamlines, simplifies, and aims to… Read more
The unprecedented economic disruptions caused by COVID-19, including government ordered closures of some businesses, have increased unemployment, have had drastic impacts on supply and demand, and have had a significant impact on business relationships. In many instances, companies are legally, economically and/or logistically unable to fulfill contractual obligations. In… Read more
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) posted a temporary rule issuing regulations pursuant to the FFCRA, effective immediately. These regulations clarify and expand upon the FFCRA, and were issued by the WHD within two-weeks of President Trump signing the FFCRA,… Read more
Attorneys Eric Johnston and William Grubb shared their analysis of the Texas Supreme Courts’ response to COVID-19 with Law360 in their article, “Breaking Down The Texas Courts' COVID-19 Response,” published on March 19, 2020. With the uncertainty of the outbreak, the Texas Supreme Court has entered multiple emergency… Read more
Five attorneys from McGinnis Lochridge have been recognized as Rising Stars in the 2020 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. The attorneys represent numerous practices across the firm including Energy & Natural Resources, Employment & Labor, and Corporate & Business Transactions. Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers, published annually, recognizes outstanding lawyers who… Read more
On Friday, February 28, Ashton Cumberbatch was honored by the Austin Black Lawyers Association (ABLA) in recognition of his ongoing service to the ABLA and to the Austin legal community. University of Texas Law Professor Tracy W. McCormack was also honored. Ashton focuses his practice primarily in the areas of… Read more
McGinnis Lochridge's Oil & Gas Newsletter: Producer's Edge keeps clients informed about Texas oil and gas case law, regulatory updates, and insightful articles relevant to the oil and gas community. In this edition, we feature an employment law update discussing day-rate compensation schemes widely adopted in the oil and gas industry, Texas… Read more
McGinnis Lochridge is proud to announce that a number of our attorneys from across our offices have been recognized as Top Women in Texas 2019 Super Lawyers. These attorneys are listed below by practice area and location. Super Lawyers – Top Women April Lucas, Professional Liability: Defense –… Read more
On Thursday, February 6, Partner Austin Brister will speak to the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation as part of the organization’s Breakfast and Oil and Gas Update CLE program, in Houston, Texas. Austin will provide the audience a multi-jurisdictional review of recent cases relevant to upstream oil and gas… Read more
McGinnis Lochridge, Austin’s oldest law firm, today announced that five lawyers have joined the firm’s Austin office including four environmental Partners and one environmental Associate. With them, they bring decades of experience involving a wide array of environmental issues including permitting, enforcement, site assessment, remediation, and compliance. The group also… Read more
On January 25, attorney Nelia Robbi was awarded the 2020 Joseph C. Parker Jr. Diversity Award by the Austin Bar Association. The award was presented at the organization’s 17th Annual Austin Bar Foundation Gala. The Joseph C. Parker Jr. Diversity Award was named in honor of the… Read more