AI, Billing Emerge as Crossroads for Texas Law Firms and Clients There is little debate at this point that generative AI is saving law firms time. The question now becomes: Who will save money?

There is little debate at this point that generative AI is saving law firms time. The question now becomes: Who will save money?

Iran War Sows Mayhem for Big Law’s Energy Clients in Texas Texas energy lawyers are sorting through the chaos of the Iran War, helping some clients find new domestic energy sources and telling others that new mergers and acquisitions are “dead, dead, dead.”

Texas energy lawyers are sorting through the chaos of the Iran War, helping some clients find new domestic energy sources and telling others that new mergers and acquisitions are “dead, dead, dead.”

Kirkland Scoops 10 Latham Lawyers, Two Leading Energy Partners Kirkland & Ellis poached at least 10 lawyers from rival Latham & Watkins, two people familiar with the situation said Tuesday, as firms battle for talent to win oil and gas clients.

Kirkland & Ellis poached at least 10 lawyers from rival Latham & Watkins, two people familiar with the situation said Tuesday, as firms battle for talent to win oil and gas clients.

Iran War Spotlights Japan’s East Texas Bid, Boosting Deals Firms Japan’s US natural gas hedge bet is paying off for some of the Asian country’s largest companies and the large local law firms helping them gobble up natural gas assets.

Japan’s US natural gas hedge bet is paying off for some of the Asian country’s largest companies and the large local law firms helping them gobble up natural gas assets.

Data Center Rush Poses Conflicts for Law Firms With Energy Ties The data center boom is a conflict minefield for law firms that count major utilities among their top clients.

The data center boom is a conflict minefield for law firms that count major utilities among their top clients.

Gibson Dunn’s Holmes to Help Steer SpaceX’s Record-Setting IPO Hillary Holmes is the Gibson Dunn partner SpaceX has chosen to prepare a record-setting initial public offering, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Hillary Holmes is the Gibson Dunn partner SpaceX has chosen to prepare a record-setting initial public offering, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Our BLaw feature: Trillion-Dollar Data Center Surge Boosts Business for Big Law

Paul Weiss Chief Karp Steps Down as Epstein Controversy Heats Up Paul Weiss leader Brad Karp is stepping down from the role after a trove of emails released by the Justice Department detailed the lawyer’s close connections to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Paul Weiss leader Brad Karp is stepping down from the role after a trove of emails released by the Justice Department detailed the lawyer’s close connections to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Karp Advised Epstein on Fight Over Plea Deal Months Before Death Paul Weiss leader Brad Karp helped Jeffrey Epstein protect his plea deal on sex trafficking charges against legal attacks in the months before the disgraced financier died in jail, recently released emails show.

Paul Weiss leader Brad Karp helped Jeffrey Epstein protect his plea deal on sex trafficking charges against legal attacks in the months before the disgraced financier died in jail, recently released emails show.

Nicolás Maduro Hires Julian Assange Lawyer for Criminal Defense Ousted Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro has hired prominent criminal defense lawyer Barry Pollack, who long represented Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, as his counsel in Manhattan criminal proceedings.

Ousted Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro has hired prominent criminal defense lawyer Barry Pollack, who long represented Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, as his counsel in Manhattan criminal proceedings.

Texas Space Boom Requires Lots of Lawyers in Boost for Firms Lawyers are as necessary as rocket fuel for legally complex space ventures, so as launches proliferate in Texas, so does the work for law firms.

Lawyers are as necessary as rocket fuel for legally complex space ventures, so as launches proliferate in Texas, so does the work for law firms.

Foley & Lardner Partners on Why Coinbase Texas Move Is a ‘Win’ Foley & Lardner lawyers who guided Coinbase Global Inc.’s reincorporation journey from Delaware to Texas say it’s not only a “great win for the state” but also a victory for local law firms, which should expect other companies to make the same move.

Foley & Lardner lawyers who guided Coinbase Global Inc.’s reincorporation journey from Delaware to Texas say it’s not only a “great win for the state” but also a victory for local law firms, which should expect other companies to make the same move.

Homegrown Firm V&E Leads Big Law Blow-Ins on Texas Energy Deals Vinson & Elkins leads all law firms in M&A energy work in Texas, even as much bigger global rivals gain footholds in the state.

Vinson & Elkins leads all law firms in M&A energy work in Texas, even as much bigger global rivals gain footholds in the state.

NEW: This is how US law firms secured work for the Texas flagship site of OpenAI’s $500 billion Stargate initiative

Elon Musk PAC’s Lawyer Files for Congressional Seat in Texas (1) Chris Gober, an attorney that helped Elon Musk’s America PAC raise more than $250 million to support President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, launched a congressional campaign in Texas on Friday.

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WilmerHale Nabs Rubio Adviser, Trump-Vance Alum for Defense Work WilmerHale re-hired Marik String, a former Marco Rubio adviser who also served on the Trump-Vance transition, as the firm aims to boost its defense, national security and government contracts practice.

WilmerHale re-hired Marik String, a former Marco Rubio adviser who also served on the Trump-Vance transition, as the firm aims to boost its defense, national security and government contracts practice.

Bloomberg Law hires Killelea as Houston correspondent - Talking Biz News Bloomberg Law has hired Eric Killelea to be its Houston correspondent. He has been a religion reporter for the Houston Chronicle for the past two years. Killelea formerly was a technology and space re...

@erickillelea.bsky.social hired as Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/b...

Some news on me: This is my first week as Houston correspondent for Bloomberg Law.

I'm carving out a new beat covering the business of law firms in the city and Texas. I'm interested in AI, energy, data centers, IP, and politics.

Ideas? Tips? ekillelea@bloombergindustry.com

FBI agents raid Christian ministry’s Houston-area property The raid is part of an "a nationwide takedown of their forced labor organization."

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Christian organization under investigation for labor abuse after Houston FBI raid

Kingdom of God Global Church has allegedly forced individuals to collect $50M in donations since 2014.

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Senate Republicans 'must toe the line' or face Dan Patrick, one rep says "I believe he sees this position as his church, as his pulpit."

'Angry god': How Dan Patrick wields religious power in Texas

Sen. Sarah Eckhardt says Republican lawmakers have the "fear of losing their seat" if they don't agree with Patrick's religiously conservative policies.
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Texas Christians plan to defy court's Ten Commandments ruling One parent is already working to distribute over 300 posters throughout the state anyway.

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Blocked Ten Commandments law may still be followed in these Texas classrooms

"Our intent is to follow the law and ensure the district remains in full compliance with all legal requirements." - Montgomery ISD near Houston
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SB 10 opponents across Texas celebrate federal judge’s ruling Advocates of the law will likely escalate the case in a higher court.

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Texas schools must hold off on Ten Commandments posters, judge rules

FYI the Christian group Restore American Schools claimed on its website that posters had been secured for 151,760 classrooms with about 2.8 million students.
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Senate’s anti-abortion bill could strip Texans’ religious rights A bill meant to protect religious freedoms could actually have the opposite effect.

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How Senate's abortion bill could infringe on other religious freedoms throughout Texas

Pro-choice advocates are rallying against legislature that undermines the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Meet the group tracking Texas megachurch pastors’ private jets "We're out to expose the fraud in God's name."

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This Christian watchdog group investigates jets owned by Texas televangelists

"They hold that their Christian beliefs and values will guide them through the exhaustive work of shining light on the darkest houses of God."
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Controversial North Texas church is ‘invading’ another city "You don't have to take the city—you just have to take the hill."

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‘Make Austin holy’: Controversial DFW church announces expansion

Landon Schott, the pro-Trump pastor of Mercy Culture Church, is launching a new campus in the capital.
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Texas megachurch leaders accused of 'authoritarian' crackdown Critics say its leadership is violating the First Amendment.

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Texas Democrat: GOP carving up state defies God's 'covenant' James Talarico says he and his peers are fighting to protect the "sacred promise" of democracy.

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Should the IRS remove tax-exempt status from these Texas churches? "Churches can't be allowed to get away with such blatant politicking."

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Controversial Texas pastor tells members 'How to vote like Jesus' "Jesus is not on the ballot, guys. Get over it."

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North Texas pastor blasts Democrats as 'godless' and 'demonic' Pastors across the state are ramping up their political rhetoric ahead of the 2024...

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