In his article published in the May 2019 issue of the Austin Lawyer, a publication of the Austin Bar Association, Ethan Ranis, McGinnis Lochridge attorney, discusses the complexities and considerations of attorney’s fees and costs, including pleadings and procedures necessary for recovery. To read the article, click here. Read more
McGinnis Lochridge is pleased to announce that Timothy L. (Tim) LaFrey has joined the firm as Of Counsel in Austin. Tim joins the firm’s Corporate and Tax Practice Group, bringing his extensive experience in the areas of corporate finance, securities, healthcare and mergers & acquisitions. “We are honored to have Tim… Read more
On Thursday, May 2 Bruce Kramer will discuss “Current Developments in Oil and Gas Law” as part of the Texas Tech Law School Roswell CLE program, being held in Roswell, N.M. that day. Bruce is Of Counsel in the firm’s Oil & Gas/Energy Litigation Practice Group and Professor Emeritus at… Read more
Join McGinnis Lochridge's Employment, Labor, and Employee Benefits Practice Group for a complimentary seminar where we will discuss current employment-related issues, as well as issues on the horizon, that affect you, your workplace and employees. This seminar will be presented by the lawyers from our Employment, Labor,… Read more
Chevron’s acquisition of Anadarko may have signaled the beginning of a consolidation wave about to hit the oil-rich Permian Basin region. Many experts anticipate that more fossil fuel “giants” will move to purchase independent producers who are struggling with cash flow, hampering their ability to develop their acreage. Other giants… 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 first edition, we highlight several recent Texas oil and gas cases. We also highlight Partner Donald D. Jackson, and… Read more
On Monday, March 25, Ashton G. Cumberbatch, Jr., Special Counsel with McGinnis Lochridge, will be honored at The First Tee of Greater Austin’s 11th Annual 9 Core Values Awards Luncheon. The event will recognize outstanding leaders from the Austin community whose work reflects The First Tees 9 Core… Read more
Partner Jonathan Baughman, Chair of the firm’s Oil & Gas Practice Group, was called on by Bloomberg News to provide context about the likely Federal investigation into the recent chemical blaze at the Intercontinental Terminals Co.’s (ITC) petrochemical complex in Houston. At the current time, both Federal and local… Read more
McGinnis Lochridge is pleased to welcome Sophia Makris as an Associate in Austin. She joins the firm’s Corporate & Tax Practice Group where she will represent clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, corporate securities, banking matters and other commercial transactions. Makris was previously an associate with Alston & Bird… Read more
The Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Wage and Hour division issued a highly anticipated notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on March 7, 2019, seeking to raise the minimum salary threshold to qualify for the Fair Labor Standard Act’s (“FLSA”) “white collar” exemptions for executive, administrative, or professional (“EAP”) workers. The proposed… Read more
Four attorneys from McGinnis Lochridge have been recognized as Rising Stars in the 2019 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. They practice in the firm’s Austin, Dallas and Houston offices. Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers, published annually, recognizes those outstanding lawyers who meet stringent requirements for professional achievement and who have attained… Read more
McGinnis Lochridge announced today the growth of the firm’s International Trade and Transactions Practice Group with the addition of Jamie Joiner and Lindsey Roskopf, one of the state’s leading attorney teams focusing on international trade law, including export controls, sanctions, and customs matters. Jamie and Lindsey, who join as… Read more