On April 16, 2025, Senator Schwertner moved to suspend the Texas Senate’s regular order of business to take up and consider Committee Substituted Senate Bill 30 (“CSSB 30”). This motion prevailed by a vote of 20 Yeas and 11 Nays.
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Made in Where Exactly? U.S.-China Trade War Draws Scrutiny on the Origins of Luxury Goods and Questions Around IP Enforcement
For the serious handbag collector, purchasing a Hermès Birkin is a pinnacle achievement. Beyond the eye-watering price tag for the purse alone, being offered a Birkin for purchase is often the result of several thousand dollars in prior sales with…
Texas House Bill 4806 and Senate Bill 30 Update: What Happened on April 14, 2025?
Though House Bill 4806 has not seen substantial movement since its introduction on March 13,[1] its identical counterpart, Senate Bill 30, is steadily progressing through the Texas Senate. Most recently, on April 14, 2025, Senator Schwertner distributed a substituted…
Breaking Ground? Land Use Moratoriums and Environmental Justice: Inclusive Louisiana et al. v. St James Parish et al., No. 23- 30908, (5th Cir. Apr. 9, 2025)
While environmental justice initiatives may have experienced a recent administrative curtailment at the direction of the executive branch,[1] recent litigation trends show that EJ-related issues are far from moot. On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the United States Court of…
Texas House Bill 4806: What You Need to Know
On March 13, 2025, the Texas House of Representatives introduced House Bill 4806, authored by Representative Greg Bonnen, to limit the recovery of damages in civil actions. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced that Senate Bill 30 — an identical…
30(b)(6) Depositions: The More You Know
Deposing Corporate Representatives? You Might Get More Time Than You Think
In complex litigation, the strategic use of discovery tools is not just beneficial – it’s imperative. Every litigator knows that a well-executed deposition can be a game-changer by uncovering…
30(b)(6) Depositions: The More You Know
Deposing Corporate Representatives? You Might Get More Time Than You Think
In complex litigation, the strategic use of discovery tools is not just beneficial – it’s imperative. Every litigator knows that a well-executed deposition can be a game-changer by uncovering…
EPA Brought an Axe to a Regulatory Fight
On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced its deregulatory agenda.[1] Although most of the 31 actions identified by the EPA will require formal notice and comment rulemaking, with litigation ensuing, Wednesday’s announcement makes good on…
EPA Brought an Axe to a Regulatory Fight
On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced its deregulatory agenda.[1] Although most of the 31 actions identified by the EPA will require formal notice and comment rulemaking, with litigation ensuing, Wednesday’s announcement makes good on…
Representation and Warranty Insurance – Considerations for M&A Transactions
In M&A transactions, the seller makes representations and warranties to the buyer regarding the business being sold, its ownership, assets, operations, and liabilities. The seller typically indemnifies the buyer from losses incurred post-closing resulting from inaccuracies in those representations and…