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Over the past few years, LPHS has taken on a number of pro bono matters in partnership with Advocates for Community Transformation. ACT is a Dallas-based non-profit that identifies neighborhoods suffering from high crime rates; partners with residents of those neighborhoods; identifies properties with illegal activity; and connects a resident with a volunteer law firm to help prosecute a nuisance claim.

","pubDate":"May 11, 2021","source":"Firm News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/four-attorneys-earn-best-lawyers-in-dallas-recognition","title":"Four Partners Earn Best Lawyers in Dallas Recognition","description":"

LPHS congratulates four partners on their recent recognition as 2021 D Magazine Best Lawyers: David Coale, Alan Dabdoub, Mike Lynn and Joshua Sandler.

","pubDate":"Apr 29, 2021","source":"D Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/paulette-miniter-interviews-in-house-counsel-at-toyota-for-aba","title":"Paulette Miniter Discusses Diversity with Toyota’s Meyling Ly Ortiz","description":"

Associate Paulette Miniter recently interviewed Toyota's Meyling Ly Ortiz, managing counsel of Labor & Employment for Toyota Motor North America, discussing the role of in-house counsel in advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

","pubDate":"Mar 31, 2021","source":"American Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/five-attorneys-earn-2021-rising-stars-recognition-by-super-lawyers","title":"Five Attorneys Earn 2021 Rising Stars Recognition by Super Lawyers","description":"

Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann is proud to announce the recent recognition of five LPHS attorneys as 2021 Texas Rising Stars by Super Lawyers: Greg Brassfield, Pat Disbennett, Jared Eisenberg, Chisara Ezie-Boncoeur, and Jervonne Newsome.

","pubDate":"Mar 23, 2021","source":"Super Lawyers"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-discusses-texas-supreme-court-ercot-ruling","title":"David Coale Discusses Texas Supreme Court ERCOT Ruling","description":"

The Supreme Court of Texas recently avoided ruling on an immunity case involving the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, also known as ERCOT. LPHS appellate partner David Coale provided insight to Texas Lawbook, Law360 and the Houston Chronicle.

","pubDate":"Mar 19, 2021","source":"Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/firm-partner-sara-chelette-explains-the-defend-trade-secrets-act-in-texas-lawyer","title":"Firm Partner Sara Chelette Explains the Defend Trade Secrets Act in Texas Lawyer","description":"

What should companies know about the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and filing a case in federal court versus state court? LPHS partner Sara Chelette writes about the DTSA, how it defines a trade secret and what companies should be aware of with trade secret information.

","pubDate":"Feb 16, 2021","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jervonne-newsome-poetically-explains-i-too-am-america","title":"Jervonne Newsome Contributes to Black History Month Series in Texas Lawbook","description":"

As part of Texas Lawbook’s celebration of Black History Month, LPHS attorney Jervonne Newsome shares her story and desire to become a lawyer.

","pubDate":"Feb 11, 2021","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/dallas-zoom-trial-concludes-with-12-6m-judgment-for-wind-tower-maker","title":"Dallas Zoom Trial Concludes with $12.6M Judgment for Wind Tower Maker","description":"

A weeklong bench trial in Dallas district court has resulted in a $12.6 million judgment for the plaintiff while showcasing both the capabilities of the Zoom video conferencing platform during the COVID-19 pandemic and the preparation required to effectively manage the multiple details of a remote trial.

","pubDate":"Jan 29, 2021","source":"Firm News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/attorney-at-law-recognizes-jared-eisenbergs-promotion","title":"Jared Eisenberg Featured in AALM for Promotion to Partner","description":"

LPHS has announced that Jared Eisenberg has been named a partner in the firm. Eisenberg was recently featured in Attorney at Law Magazine for this accomplishment. Click to read the full coverage in Attorney at Law here.

","pubDate":"Jan 22, 2021","source":"Attorney at Law"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jared-eisenberg-named-partner","title":"Jared Eisenberg Named Partner","description":"

Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann has announced that Jared Eisenberg has been named a partner in the firm.

Mr. Eisenberg represents companies and individuals in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation in federal and state courts across the country. Mr. Eisenberg has a proven record of success, achieving wins for his and the firm’s clients both in and out of the courtroom.

","pubDate":"Jan 5, 2021","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jonathan-r-childers-and-yaman-desai-present-practical-litigation-tips","title":"Jonathan R. Childers and Yaman Desai Present Practical Litigation Tips","description":"

LPHS partner Jonathan R. Childers and associate Yaman Desai delivered a presentation on Practical Litigation Tips and Strategies for an Oil and Gas Case to the Dallas Bar Association Energy Section last week.

","pubDate":"Dec 2, 2020","source":"Firm News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/moving-the-needle-what-advancing-diversity-in-the-law-means-for-2020-and-beyond","title":"Chisara Ezie-Boncoeur on Advancing Diversity in the Law","description":"

LPHS Senior Associate, Chisara Ezie-Boncoeur, will be moderating a webinar for the Cornell Black Lawyers Alumni Network on December 10, 2020. The webinar is entitled, "Moving the Needle - What Advancing Diversity in the Law Means for 2020 and Beyond."

","pubDate":"Nov 18, 2020","source":"Firm News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/finance-co-slams-texas-citys-claims-in-15m-project-spat","title":"Finance Co. Slams Texas City's Claims in $15M Project Spat","description":"

Preston Hollow Capital LLC urges a federal court to toss counterclaims filed by the city of Hutto, a suburb outside of Austin, and Cottonwood Development Corp.

","pubDate":"Nov 12, 2020","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-on-antitrust-lawsuit-against-google","title":"David Coale on Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google","description":"

Google is facing a landmark lawsuit from the federal government and state attorneys general over claims the company engaged in antitrust practices that controlled the Internet search and advertising space. LPHS appellate partner David Coale talked to KLIF Morning News about the case.

","pubDate":"Oct 26, 2020","source":"KLIF RADIO"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/11-attorneys-name-to-super-lawyers","title":"11 Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers","description":"

LPHS congratulates the following 11 attorneys for being named 2020 "Super Lawyers" as seen in Texas Lawyer: Michael K. Hurst and Eric Pinker (Top 100 Texas and Top 100 DFW), Chris Akin, Sara Chelette, David Coale, Jason Dennis, Kent Krabill, Mike Lynn, Joshua Sandler, Chris Schwegmann, and John Volney.

","pubDate":"Oct 19, 2020","source":"Texas Monthly"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/texas-panel-oks-neiman-marcus-investor-defamation-suit","title":"Texas Panel OKs Neiman Marcus' Investor Defamation Suit","description":"

When Texas appellate court okayed Neiman Marcus to go ahead with pursuing the defamation and business disparagement claims against Marble Ridge Capital, they launched a campaign to manipulate the price of Neiman Marcus's debt.

","pubDate":"Oct 13, 2020","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/six-partners-named-litigation-stars","title":"Six Partners Named Litigation Stars","description":"

Benchmark Litigation has named six LPHS partners as 2021 "Litigation Stars," including Chris Akin, David Coale, Michael K. Hurst, Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, and Chris Schwegmann.

","pubDate":"Oct 1, 2020","source":"BENCHMARK LITIGATION"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/finance-co-says-texas-city-owes-15m-for-fumbled-project","title":"Finance Co. Says Texas City Owes $15M for Fumbled Project","description":"

A Dallas finance company has accused an Austin, Texas, suburb of misleading it into providing $15 million to revive a failing real estate development project under loan agreements the city now claims are void.

","pubDate":"Sep 28, 2020","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-on-passing-of-u-s-supreme-court-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg","title":"David Coale on Passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg","description":"

LPHS partner and lead of the firm’s appellate practice, David Coale pays tribute to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in The Texas Lawbook, Texas Lawyer, and answers questions on KLIF and WBAP morning radio news programs about the impact of her death to the court.

","pubDate":"Sep 23, 2020","source":"KLIF RADIO"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/chris-schwegmann-talks-trademark-law-and-the-washington-football-team","title":"Chris Schwegmann Talks Trademark Law and The Washington Football Team","description":"

The owner of what is now The Washington Football team has retired the Redskins name over pressure from sponsors. LPHS name partner Chris Schwegmann talked to Texas Lawyer in “What’s in a Name: Q&A with Chris Schwegmann of Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann” on the trademark implications of the team’s former name and logo.

","pubDate":"Sep 3, 2020","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/chris-patton-comments-on-the-rise-of-trade-secret-disputes","title":"Chris Patton Comments on The Rise of Trade Secret Disputes","description":"

The economic and employment instability from the COVID-19 crisis has opened the doors for trade secret litigation, with Texas taking the lead. In his commentary, “Texas Flood: Protecting Against the Rising Tide of Trade Secret Litigation,” published in Texas Lawyer, LPHS partner Chris Patton warns businesses of the new normal and urges companies to reexamine their playbooks.

","pubDate":"Sep 2, 2020","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/texas-flood-protecting-against-the-rising-tide-of-trade-secret-litigation","title":"Texas Flood: Protecting Against the Rising Tide of Trade Secret Litigation","description":"

The upheaval following the COVID-19 crisis should spur companies to reexamine old playbooks, and to get ready for a “new normal” in which employees remain scattered and diffused.

COVID-19 continues to change America’s economic and legal landscape, with a tidal wave of economic instability and employee turnover that is higher today than at any period since the Great Depression. In the resulting job-search melee, corporations are rightfully concerned about ex-employees sharing trade secrets and other confidential information with their new or prospective employers. As work-from-home spaces become the new normal, it’s no exaggeration to say the COVID-19 crisis could also spawn a generational trade secret crisis.

","pubDate":"Aug 27, 2020","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/six-attorneys-earn-the-best-lawyers-in-america-recognition","title":"Six Attorneys Earn The Best Lawyers in America Recognition","description":"

The firm congratulates Sara Chelette, David Coale, Michael K. Hurst, Mike Lynn, Jervonne Newsome, and Eric Pinker for their recognition as The Best Lawyers in America for 2021.

","pubDate":"Aug 20, 2020","source":"Best Lawyers"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-and-david-coale-awarded-lawyer-of-the-year","title":"Michael K. Hurst and David Coale Awarded Lawyer of the Year","description":"

Michael K. Hurst and David Coale earn the Lawyer of the Year award by Best Lawyers for 2021. Hurst is being recognized for his outstanding accomplishments in Business Litigation and Coale is being recognized for his Appellate expertise.

","pubDate":"Aug 19, 2020","source":"Best Lawyers"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/ten-attorneys-earn-ones-to-watch-recognition","title":"Ten Attorneys Earn Ones to Watch Recognition","description":"

The firm is proud to announce that 10 attorneys have been recognized as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation for 2021: John Adams, Rebecca Adams, Greg Brassfield, Andrés Correa, Clint Cowan, Pat Disbennett, Jared Eisenberg, Chisara Ezie-Boncoeur, Ruben Garcia and Paulette Miniter.

","pubDate":"Aug 19, 2020","source":"Best Lawyers"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/chris-schwegmann-on-whataburgers-a-frame-design","title":"Chris Schwegmann on Whataburger’s A-Frame Design","description":"

The renowned Texas-born Whataburger chain recently announced that it will no longer use its identifiable A-Frame design for its restaurant buildings. LPHS name partner Chris Schwegmann wrote an article published by Texas Lawyer discussing the related trademark and trade dress implications in “Whataburger’s A-Frame a Trademark with All the Fixins.”

","pubDate":"Aug 17, 2020","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/2020-judge-barefoot-sanders-law-magnet-scholarships","title":"2020 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Scholars Announced","description":"This year, Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann granted the 2020 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Scholarship to two high school seniors, Cheyanne Harding and Ahtziry Tinajero. The Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet was established in 1978 with a mission to prepare students for careers in law, government and law enforcement. Recipients must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at a four-year college or university for the upcoming academic year, have a minimum grade point average of 3.3, and demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and an intent to pursue a career in the legal field.","pubDate":"Aug 6, 2020","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/findings-of-fact-stick-to-the-point","title":"Findings of Fact: Stick to the Point","description":"

David Coale and Holly Stubbs address findings of fact in trial and appellate courts and how two recent opinions from the Dallas Court of Appeals directed how those findings should be presented.

","pubDate":"Aug 4, 2020","source":"Dallas Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/four-attorneys-earn-40-under-hot-list-recognition","title":"Four Attorneys Earn 40 & Under Hot List Recognition","description":"

The firm is pleased to announce four partners' recent inclusion in Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List for 2020. These attorneys have been deemed the most promising young talent in their respective litigation communities in the U.S. and Canada by clients and peers.

","pubDate":"Jul 30, 2020","source":"Benchmark Litigation"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/andrés-correa-on-daca-ruling","title":"Andrés Correa on DACA Ruling","description":"

In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s challenge to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), allowing the program to stand for now. The firm’s Andrés Correa spoke to Univision Dallas about the ruling.

","pubDate":"Jul 7, 2020","source":"Univision Dallas"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-hurst-schwegmann-promotes-cory-johnson-to-of-counsel","title":"Cory Johnson Promoted to Of Counsel","description":"

It is with much excitement that Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann announces the promotion of Cory Johnson to Of Counsel. Cory has litigated complicated civil matters on behalf of business entities and individuals and won multimillion-dollar awards and dismissals at the trial court and appellate levels

","pubDate":"Jul 1, 2020","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/eric-pinker-featured-as-attorney-of-the-month-in-attorney-at-law-magazine","title":"Eric Pinker Featured as Attorney of the Month","description":"

Eric Pinker has been recognized as the Attorney of the Month for June 2020 in the latest issue of Attorney at Law Magazine. Pinker became the firm's managing partner in 2000 and has worked to provide the LPHS team with enough freedom and compelling incentives to inspire company growth and success.

","pubDate":"Jun 22, 2020","source":"Attorney at Law Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/a-letter-from-our-partners-our-commitment-to-diversity-and-inclusion","title":"A Letter From Our Partners: Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion","description":"We believe in opportunity, justice, and equality for all, and we believe we share in the responsibility to advance these ideals. We believe that embracing people of a different culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic background is the foundation to building a better community, and one that fosters justice and equality for all. We believe that what makes people different produces a better and stronger society, and helps to refine and sharpen each individual’s creativity, talents, and growth.","pubDate":"Jun 19, 2020","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/venezuelan-tibetan-asylum-seekers","title":"Firm Represents Venezuelan Activists Seeking Asylum","description":"Working with Dallas’ Human Rights Initiative, LPHS represents a young married couple who became leaders in their home community for a prominent opposition party in Venezuela. After receiving threats of violence, and then being attacked by government-affiliated forces, the couple set off for the U.S. in search of political asylum. LPHS filed an application for asylum on their behalf, which is pending.","pubDate":"Jun 9, 2020","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-hurst-schwegmann-receives-the-top-20-jury-verdicts-in-texas-award-for-2019","title":"2019 Top 20 Jury Verdicts in Texas Award","description":"

The firm has been awarded the Top 20 Jury Verdicts in Texas award for its case win in 2019. The firm's David Coale and John Adams were involved in the trial of the Power v. Power case win and achieved recognition for their victory.

The case involved a real estate partnership between two brothers who own more than a dozen apartment buildings in East Dallas. Our client sued his brother for breach of his fiduciary duties and fraud for millions in unaccounted for partnership funds.

","pubDate":"Jun 8, 2020","source":"Top Verdict"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-presents-cle-on-proving-up-damages-in-a-commercial-case","title":"David Coale Presents on Proving up Damages in a Commercial Case","description":"

LPHS David Coale virtually presented to the Texas Bar CLE’s 33rd “Advanced Evidence and Discovery Course.” Coale spoke on the topic of proving up damages in a commercial case. He focused on ten specific issues identified in recent Texas and Fifth Circuit cases.

","pubDate":"May 27, 2020","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/eric-pinker-selected-to-americas-top-100-attorneys","title":"Eric Pinker Selected to America's Top 100 Attorneys","description":"

Announcing the Lifetime Achievement selection of Eric Pinker among America’s Top 100 Attorneys®. Lifetime Achievement selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional attorneys whose accomplishments and impact on the legal profession merit a Lifetime Achievement award.

","pubDate":"May 22, 2020","source":"America’s Top 100 Attorneys"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/joshua-sandler-and-joshua-lang-present-cle-on-impracticability-and-the-coronavirus","title":"Joshua Sandler and Joshua Lang Present on Impracticability and the Coronavirus","description":"

Partner Joshua Sandler and attorney Joshua Lang recently presented a CLE on the topic of impracticability titled, "Legal Impracticability and the Coronavirus: Novel Arguments in a Novel Time." The CLE focused on how sellers and buyers might use impracticability within a sales contract. The discussion also addressed impracticability within a commercial landlord-tenant relationship from the perspective of both the landlord and the tenant.

","pubDate":"May 11, 2020","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/attorney-greg-brassfield-featured-in-law360-on-contractual-forum-selection-clauses","title":"The Perils of Ignoring Contractual Forum Selection Clauses","description":"

LPHS associate Greg Brassfield recently authored an article for Law360’s Expert Analysis, “The Perils of Ignoring Contractual Forum Selection Clauses,” discussing the importance of choosing the right venue for litigation and the consequences when a company chooses to ignore it.

","pubDate":"May 5, 2020","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-hurst-schwegmann-congratulates-eight-d-magazine-best-lawyers","title":"Eight Attorneys Earn Best Lawyers in Dallas Recognition","description":"

Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann congratulates eight attorneys on their recent recognition as 2020 D Magazine Best Lawyers: Jonathan R. Childers, David Coale, Alan Dabdoub, Michael K. Hurst, Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, Joshua Sandler and Chris Schwegmann.

","pubDate":"May 1, 2020","source":"D Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lphs-attorneys-john-adams-paulette-miniter-discuss-direct-examination-in-dba-headnotes","title":"John Adams and Paulette Miniter Discuss Direct Examination","description":"

When it comes to better direct examination during a trial, LPHS trial attorneys John Adams and Paulette Miniter say the “examination should be clear, direct, memorable, persuasive, and invulnerable to cross-examination.” The attorneys provide their detailed expertise in the May issue of the Dallas Bar Association's Headnotes.

","pubDate":"Apr 30, 2020","source":"Headnotes"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lphs-team-wins-again-for-varsity-brands-at-alabama-supreme-court","title":"Another Win for Varsity Brands at Alabama Supreme Court","description":"

Michael K. Hurst, Andres Correa, and John Adams represented Varsity Brands in a trade secrets case last April. The Alabama State Supreme Court recently affirmed last year’s $3.1 million jury win for Varsity Brands after Jostens Inc. appealed the verdict.

","pubDate":"Apr 29, 2020","source":"Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/josh-sandler-quoted-in-law360-article-on-force-majeure-clauses-in-m-a-deals","title":"Josh Sandler Quoted in Law360 Article on Force Majeure Clauses in M&A Deals","description":"

During the current pandemic, companies may attempt to use “Act of God” or force majeure clauses to cancel the transaction and other elements of a contract. LPHS partner Josh Sandler talked to Law360 about force majeure clauses in M&A deals and what attorneys should think about.

","pubDate":"Apr 21, 2020","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/chris-schwegmann-elevated-to-name-partner-at-dallas-trial-boutique","title":"Chris Schwegmann Elevated to Name Partner","description":"

Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, and Michael K. Hurst, name partners at the highly respected Dallas trial boutique founded almost 30 years ago, are pleased to announce that the partnership has voted to add longtime partner Chris Schwegmann to the firm’s name. The firm will now be named Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann.

","pubDate":"Apr 7, 2020","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/partner-sara-chelette-appears-in-dallas-business-journal-on-cybersecurity-in-the-workforce","title":"Sara Chelette on Cybersecurity in the Workforce","description":"

Partner Sara Chelette provides important information on cybersecurity for the workforce working remotely during the pandemic. Sara explains that individuals must be especially cautious during this time for cyber scams that mention COVID-19. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the current situation and may send fraudulent emails or dangerous links that can potentially harm employees.

","pubDate":"Apr 3, 2020","source":"Dallas Business Journal"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/law360-interviews-david-coale-on-evolving-opinions-on-fifth-circuit-court-of-appeals","title":"David Coale on Evolving Opinions on Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals","description":"

Experts say two recent rulings in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals shows an evolution in thinking among the court as a political party divide and a philosophical debate arises from a new Democratic majority. The firm’s David Coale says these cases are what Democratic justices were waiting for as they had campaigned on a concept of being more respectful to juries and verdicts.

","pubDate":"Apr 3, 2020","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/joshua-sandler-and-cheves-ligon-featured-in-texas-lawyer-on-the-recent-2-2-trillion-legislation","title":"Joshua Sandler on Recent $2.2 Trillion Legislation","description":"

Joshua Sandler appeared in Texas Lawyer for a recent article about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The $2.2 trillion legislation will help small businesses and several nonprofits receive money promptly so that companies can immediately use it. The ruling encompasses new programs and loans known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and Emergency Grants.

","pubDate":"Apr 1, 2020","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/chicago-sun-times-talks-to-josh-sandler-about-contract-disputes-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic","title":"Josh Sandler on Contract Disputes Due to Coronavirus Pandemic","description":"

Many events like weddings and scheduled trips are being canceled to contain the spread of the coronavirus. LPCH commercial litigation attorney Josh Sandler provides perspective on the potential of legal disputes because of the language in a specific contract. “Most contracts don’t give a specific out for global pandemics. A judge could decide that a viral pandemic isn’t similar to an earthquake and a sophisticated person perhaps should have foreseen the possibility of a pandemic after SARS in 2003 and Ebola in 2014,” said Mr. Sandler.

","pubDate":"Mar 27, 2020","source":"Chicago Sun-Times"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/usa-today-interviews-david-coale-on-essential-vs-non-essential-workers","title":"David Coale on Essential vs. Non-Essential Workers","description":"

California, New York, Illinois, Ohio and Louisiana have executed orders that close nonessential businesses and allow essential businesses to continue. States are working from federal guidelines that give the authority to make such decisions. LPCH’s David Coale discusses the orders and what workers can do if they feel pressured to disobey orders.

","pubDate":"Mar 26, 2020","source":"USA Today"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-featured-in-the-texas-lawbook-on-preparation-for-the-virus-wars","title":"Mike Lynn on Preparation for the Virus Wars","description":"

LPCH founder, Mike Lynn, is published in the Texas Lawbook about future litigation preparation for the upcoming cases that will need quick decisions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lynn explains that his past experience as a trial lawyer during the 1980's Texas banking crisis has shaped his career and helped build LPCH's strong foundation. Lynn highlights that LPCH is different from other litigation firms and that he is confident in the firm's seasoned lawyers.

","pubDate":"Mar 25, 2020","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/the-texas-lawbook-features-joshua-m-sandler-on-force-majeure-coronavirus-disruptions","title":"Joshua M. Sandler on Force Majeure, Coronavirus Disruptions","description":"

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to cancellations of music festivals, sporting events, conferences, and meetings. What happens legally to the individuals and organizations involved in those events? LPCH partner Josh Sandler explains force majeure clauses in business contracts.

","pubDate":"Mar 13, 2020","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-interviewed-on-impact-of-oil-and-gas-meltdown","title":"Michael K. Hurst on Impact of Oil and Gas Meltdown","description":"

March 9th brought one of the worst days in history for the stock market as oil and gas prices fell due to oil-producing countries failing to strike a deal. LPCH’s partner Michael K. Hurst told HartEnergy.com he expects several companies to file for bankruptcy, go through litigation or merge.

","pubDate":"Mar 12, 2020","source":"HartEnergy.com"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/joshua-sandler-appears-in-texas-lawyer-discussing-breach-of-contract-lawsuits-linked-to-coronavirus","title":"Joshua Sandler Discusses Breach-of-Contract Lawsuits Linked to Coronavirus","description":"

LPCH Partner, Joshua Sandler, expects a rise in litigation due to disrupted global supply chains caused by coronavirus and quarantines. Several China-based vendors are unable to honor contracts with U.S. companies because of the “force majeure” event. The potential breadth of future litigation is massive.

","pubDate":"Mar 12, 2020","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/five-lpch-attorneys-named-as-2020-texas-rising-stars","title":"Five Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Rising Stars Recognition","description":"

Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to announce the recent recognition of five LPCH attorneys as 2020 Texas Rising Stars: Greg Brassfield, Sara Chelette, Jonathan R. Childers, Pat Disbennett, and Jared Eisenberg. Additionally, Jonathan R. Childers is named a 2020 Top 100 Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Star.

","pubDate":"Mar 6, 2020","source":"Super Lawyers"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/chris-schwegmanns-mary-kay-infringement-case-appears-in-law-360","title":"Chris Schwegmann's Mary Kay Infringement Case","description":"Mary Kay filed an infringement lawsuit against Ulta Beauty, claiming the company is using the “Lash Love” brand name for its own mascara without permission. The lawsuit says Mary Kay has used the trademark “Lash Love” to sell mascara products since 2011. Mary Kay has filed a temporary restraining order to stop Ulta Beauty from selling the mascara products.","pubDate":"Mar 5, 2020","source":"Law 360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jared-eisenberg-named-best-lawyer-under-40-by-d-magazine","title":"Jared Eisenberg Named Best Lawyer Under 40","description":"

Jared Eisenberg has been named a Best Lawyer Under 40 in Business Litigation by D Magazine. Jared is currently listed in D Magazine's January 2020 issue in the Business Litigation section.

The Best Lawyer Under 40 award celebrates up-and-coming attorneys in the Dallas area. Jared's outstanding client service and work ethic have led him to become one of the top lawyers in Dallas. He is privileged and honored to be named a Best Lawyer Under 40.

","pubDate":"Feb 2, 2020","source":"D Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-defeats-4-7m-contingency-fee-suit","title":"Eric Pinker Defeats $4.7M Contingency Fee Suit","description":"

A Texas judge on Tuesday dismissed Fee Smith Sharp & Vitullo LLP’s claim that another Texas firm, Block Garden, interfered with and slowed its payout from a $7 million 2017 verdict against JPMorgan Chase & Co.

During the argument in Dallas County District Court on Tuesday morning, Block Garden, represented by Eric Pinker of Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst LLP, said: “This is a lawsuit that should not have been brought.”

","pubDate":"Jan 8, 2020","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-discusses-immunity-ruling-for-ercot","title":"David Coale Discusses Immunity Ruling for ERCOT","description":"

In 2020, the Texas Supreme Court will re-evaluate a lower court ruling to determine if the Electric Reliability Council of Texas is entitled to government immunity. In the lawsuit, bankrupt power plant owner Panda Power Generation Infrastructure Fund LLC debates that immunity should not extend to ERCOT because it will "destabilize" the state's competitive energy market.

LPCH partner David Coale says that ERCOT’s structure is analogous to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, in that ERCOT exists because of Texas law but isn't a state agency, just as FINRA exists because of federal securities laws but isn't a federal agency.

","pubDate":"Jan 3, 2020","source":"Law 360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/andres-correa-appears-in-al-día-interview-over-supreme-court-hearing-on-daca","title":"Andres Correa Discusses Supreme Court Hearing on DACA","description":"

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over whether to keep the program, Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals, known as DACA. The Trump administration wants to end the program that allows recipients temporary protection from deportation. LCPH partner Andrés Correa told the Dallas Morning News Spanish-language newspaper, Al Día, that he believes there is still hope if the Supreme Court ends DACA.

","pubDate":"Nov 13, 2019","source":"Al Día"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/2020-best-lawyers","title":"Five Partners Earn Best Lawyers in America Recognition","description":"Five LPCH partners have been included in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Sara Chelette has been recognized in Commercial Litigation, David Coale in both Commercial Litigation and Appellate, Michael K. Hurst in Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Labor & Employment, and Litigation – Real Estate, Mike Lynn in Commercial Litigation, and Eric Pinker in Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Litigation – Trust & Estates.","pubDate":"Nov 11, 2019","source":"Best Lawyers in America"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-comments-on-the-texas-appellate-courts-convoluted-system","title":"David Coale on the Texas Appellate Court's Convoluted System","description":"LPCH partner, David Coale, appears in Law360's article concerning the Texas Appellate Court system. The state's Appellate Courts are split into 14 individual sections causing uneven workload, which increases the complexity of the system. Several arguments about revamping or rearranging the entire system continue to arise. Coale comments, "Whatever harm there may be is outweighed by the transition problems of trying to move to some other system."","pubDate":"Nov 5, 2019","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-makes-the-dallas-500","title":"Mike Lynn Makes the Dallas 500","description":"This month, Mike Lynn is featured in D CEO’s 2019 Dallas 500 edition, a recognition given to the topmost influential business leaders in the North Texas area. The Dallas 500 is a special edition curated by the editors of D CEO to reveal Dallas' most powerful and successful executives in over 60 business categories. It is the region’s database of individuals who are true leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth business community. The nominees are selected based on hundreds of interviews, extensive research, and voluminous contacts within the Dallas business circle.","pubDate":"Nov 4, 2019","source":"D Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/twelve-lpch-attorneys-ranked-by-super-lawyers","title":"Twelve Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Recognition","description":"

Congratulations to 12 attorneys for their recognition by Super Lawyers in 2019. The following individuals have been recognized as Texas Super Lawyers: Michael K. Hurst, and Eric Pinker (Top 100 Texas and Top 100 DFW), David Coale - Appellate (Top 100 Texas and Top 100 DFW), Chris Akin, Jason Dennis, Mike Lynn, and Chris Schwegmann.

","pubDate":"Nov 1, 2019","source":"Super Lawyers"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/d-day-is-here-for-the-etp-enterprise-scotx-legal-battle","title":"D-Day is Here for the ETP-Enterprise SCOTX Legal Battle","description":"LPCH founder, Mike Lynn, appears in The Texas Lawbook as ETP’s lead lawyer in the ETP v. Enterprise SCOTX case. ETP sued Enterprise on September 30th, 2011 claiming Enterprise broke its commitment to build the “Double E” pipeline from Cushing, Oklahoma, to Houston when it chose to follow an opportunity with Canada-based Enbridge instead. During the trial, ETP argued that the two companies, Enterprise and Enbridge plotted to remove it out of the deal.","pubDate":"Oct 27, 2019","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-and-chisara-ezie-boncoeur-convey-deposition-tips-and-tricks-at-the-belo-mansion","title":"Michael K. Hurst and Chisara Ezie-Boncoeur Share Deposition Tips and Tricks","description":"

LPCH partner Michael K. Hurst and attorney Chisara Ezie-Boncoeur presented at The Belo Mansion as a part of the Dallas Bar Association’s 2019 Trial Academy. The presentation entitled, Prepping Clients and Non-Clients and Defending the Deposition, provided Trial Academy attendees tips and tricks to improve their deposition techniques.

","pubDate":"Oct 26, 2019","source":"Dallas Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-comments-in-houston-chronicle-on-enterprise-energy-transfer-epic-battle","title":"Mike Lynn Comments on Enterprise, Energy Transfer Epic Battle","description":"The eight-year court battle continues between the Dallas company Energy Transfer Partners and Enterprise Products Partners of Houston. The point of the case is to determine if the two pipeline companies formed a joint venture over a pipeline project reaching from Cushing, Oklahoma to Houston costing $1 billion. Legal experts describe the case as one of the most important business disputes in Texas since the 1980's Pennzoil and Texaco battle.","pubDate":"Oct 23, 2019","source":"Houston Chronicle"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-congratulates-michael-k-hurst-for-the-justice-forever-fund","title":"Michael K. Hurst Honored at The Pro Bono Awards","description":"LPCH is proud to announce that the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP) awarded Michael K. Hurst for the creation and expansion of the Justice Forever Fund at The Pro Bono Awards on Tuesday, September 24th at the Belo Mansion. The Justice Forever Fund is responsible for ensuring and expanding legal services to the underprivileged in perpetuity. Individuals supporting the fund are Lauren Leahy, Kate Morris, Dan Kelly, Nate Christensen, Michelle Alden, Judge Royal Furgeson, Alicia Hernandez, Tom Leatherbury, Rachel Meyer, Abby Gregory, Shelly Slater, Margaret Spellings and others.","pubDate":"Oct 8, 2019","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/introducing-sara-chelette-as-lpchs-newest-partner","title":"Introducing Sara Chelette as Newest Partner","description":"We are thrilled to welcome Partner Sara Chelette to the LPCH team from a local top AmLaw firm. Sara’s track record spans over 14 years with a focus on cybersecurity and data privacy. Sara handles business disputes and commercial litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants in fiduciary duty, trade secret, breach of contract, construction defect, and zoning lawsuits. In addition, Sara has experience representing shareholders in derivative litigation and advises clients on cybersecurity and data privacy issues, including compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. Sara has assisted clients with nationwide data breaches.","pubDate":"Oct 2, 2019","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-partners-with-advocates-for-community-transformation","title":"Advocates for Community Transformation","description":"LPCH partnered with Advocates for Community Transformation (ACT), a faith-based ministry that works with top-ranked law firms to ensure safety within the Dallas community by holding homeowners accountable for hazardous properties. Together with ACT, LPCH attorneys Andres Correa, Chris Patton, Jervonne Newsome, and Clint Cowen recently filed (and favorably resolved) a nuisance lawsuit for a property located on Robert L. Parish Sr. Blvd. in Dallas. LPCH sought and obtained the nuisance property owner’s assurance of maintenance and repair over several months.","pubDate":"Oct 2, 2019","source":"FIRM ENWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-partner-david-coale-receives-the-2019-texas-trailblazers-award-by-texas-lawyer","title":"David Coale Receives Texas Trailblazers Award","description":"LPCH proudly congratulates David Coale on his recent recognition as a 2019 Texas Trailblazer by Texas Lawyer. Since speaking on several legal education panels, Coale is committed to sharing summaries about business-related topics on his blogs, 600Camp and 600Commerce. He is also devoted to sharing more about business cases from the Texas Fifth District Court Appeals.","pubDate":"Oct 1, 2019","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/another-win-for-mike-lynn","title":"Another Win for Mike Lynn!","description":"We are honored to announce SMU Dedman School of Law has honored Founding Partner Mike Lynn, Class of 1975, with the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award for Private Practice. Since founding LPCH 26 years ago, Mike has established himself as one of the best-known and most respected litigators in Texas, leading the firm to be consistently ranked as one of the Top Five Litigation Boutiques in Texas by Chambers and Partners and one of the Top Ten Firms in the U.S. by Benchmark Litigation.","pubDate":"Sep 23, 2019","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-comments-in-houston-chronicle-on-sovereign-immunity","title":"David Coale on Sovereign Immunity","description":"The Texas Supreme Court is reviewing a case involving the Electric Reliability Council of Texas or ERCOT and if the organization is entitled to sovereign immunity after being accused of intentionally manipulating electricity demand projections. LPCH partner David Coale talked to the Houston Chronicle: “It makes it riskier to invest in Texas power because of immunity.”","pubDate":"Sep 11, 2019","source":"Houston Chronicle"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/joshua-sandler-speaks-at-aicpa-conference","title":"Joshua Sandler Speaks at AICPA Conference","description":"Joshua Sandler spoke at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant’s Conference (AICPA) on July 16th, 2019. Topics discussed involved strategies for underscoring the gender pay gap including the evident pay gap for women of color. Debra Johnson of Reciprocity Consulting, Melissa Theiss of Quorum, and Julia Woislaw of AICPA spoke on behalf of their experiences and unique areas of expertise concerning the topic.","pubDate":"Jul 17, 2019","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/four-lpch-partners-make-the-2019-benchmark-litigation-hot-list","title":"Four Partners Earn Hot List Recognition","description":"Congratulations to four partners on their recent recognition on Benchmark Litigation’s Hot List–Jonathan Childers (2018-2019), Chris Patton (2018-2019), Elizabeth Ryan (2017-2019), and Joshua Sandler (2018-2019). These attorneys have been deemed the most promising young talent in their respective litigation communities in the U.S. and Canada by clients and peers.","pubDate":"Jul 1, 2019","source":"Benchmark Litigation"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/6-biggest-texas-supreme-court-cases-of-2019","title":"6 Biggest Texas Supreme Court Cases of 2019","description":"The Texas Supreme Court recently announced an influential ruling regarding the process attorneys must follow to prove they can reclaim fees in litigation and urged state lawmakers to do more to cut back prosecutorial misconduct. LPCH partner David Coale comments about the ruling to be important however, “it’s not news.”","pubDate":"Jun 28, 2019","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/dba-newsletter-earns-recognition-from-state-bar","title":"DBA Newsletter Earns Recognition from State Bar","description":"The State Bar of Texas presented the Dallas Bar Association with some of its most notable awards for the programming and community outreach led by 2018 Dallas Bar President and LPCH Partner, Michael Hurst. Amongst these awards, the State Bar recognized 3 articles on mental health, one of which was written by Hurst. Additionally, the American Bar Association selected the Dallas Bar as the recipient of the E. Smythe Gambrell Award for Professionalism for its Statewide Day of Civility program also presented in 2018.","pubDate":"Jun 23, 2019","source":"Dallas Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-awards-2019-judge-barefoot-sanders-law-magnet-scholarship","title":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst Awards 2019 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Scholarship","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP, granted the 2019 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet scholarship to four high school seniors, Christopher Babineaux, Tony Peeler, Jr., Chloe Pinales, and Leslie Fuentes. The Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet was established in 1977 with a mission to prepare students for careers in law, government, and law enforcement. Recipients must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university for the upcoming academic year, have a minimum grade point average of 3.3, and demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and an intent to pursue a career in the legal field.","pubDate":"Jun 7, 2019","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/ranked-1-of-5-top-litigation-firms-in-texas-by-chambers-and-partners","title":"Ranked 1 of 5 Top Litigation Firms in Texas by Chambers and Partners","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of five commercial litigation firms in Texas ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners for 2019.","pubDate":"Jun 1, 2019","source":"Chambers and Partners"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-team-represents-varsity-brands-in-winning-effort-in-noncompete-breach-battle","title":"Firm Represents Varsity Brands in Winning Effort in Noncompete Breach Battle","description":"

LPCH attorneys Michael Hurst, Andres Correa, and John Adams represented Varsity Brands in a noncompete breach trial. GC of Varsity Brands, Burton Brillhart, "determined I needed a No. 1 first-class trial team to take the matter to trial, and I knew that was Michael and his team at Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst. I’ve known Michael a long time. I know of his capabilities and he’s one of the most tenacious, effective lawyers in the business.”

","pubDate":"May 29, 2019","source":"Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-co-authors-the-enforceability-of-rule-11-agreements-related-to-pretrial-and-trial-procedure","title":"David Coale Co-Authors The Enforceability of Rule 11 Agreements Related to Pretrial and Trial Procedure","description":"

David Coale recently co-authored the article "The Enforceability of Rule 11 Agreements Related to Pretrial and Trial Procedure" in the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas. The article discusses how parties often agree on how to conduct certain aspects of pretrial and trial procedure. In Texas state courts, parties document these agreements under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 11 by filing them or reciting them in court.

","pubDate":"May 12, 2019","source":"State Bar of Texas"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-hurst-speaks-on-panel-for-moving-the-needle-on-gender-equity","title":"Michael Hurst on Moving the Needle on Gender Equity","description":"Michael Hurst recently spoke on the "Moving the Needle on Gender Equity" panel hosted by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession. The Men in the Mix Project aims to better understand the obstacles men face to becoming better allies for women lawyers. For example, why don't more men participate in women's affinity groups, engage in an open conversation on how to promote gender equity in their organizations, and advocate for their women colleagues to be treated as equals? The panel illuminated the nuts and bolts of these issues, followed by a series of focus groups. Other panelists included Alan Bryan (Walmart), Julia Simon (Mary Kay), and Lysha Weston (AT&T).","pubDate":"May 11, 2019","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-featured-in-lexisnexis-attorney-spotlight","title":"David Coale Featured in LexisNexis Attorney Spotlight","description":"

LPCH partner, David Coale, was recently featured in LexisNexis, where he completed a Q&A about his background in law and how he found a niche at the firm. Coale discusses the experiences in high school and college that ultimately led him to the leadership of the appellate practice at LPCH.

","pubDate":"Apr 27, 2019","source":"LexisNexis"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-and-paulette-miniter-co-author-mandamus-in-the-fifth-circuit-in-the-texas-lawbook","title":"Mandamus in the Fifth Circuit","description":"LPCH Partner, David Coale, and Associate, Paulette Miniter, co-author the article “Mandamus in the Fifth Circuit: An Extraordinary Remedy, Except When It Isn’t,” in The Texas Lawbook. They discuss how mandamus petitioners are generally unwelcome in the federal courts of appeal, yet contemporary mandamus practices suggest a gap between the “law in the books” and the “law in action.”","pubDate":"Apr 18, 2019","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jervonne-newsome-co-presents-at-the-2019-emerging-issues-conference-in-san-diego","title":"Jervonne Newsome Co-Presents at the 2019 Emerging Issues Conference","description":"Jervonne Newsome recently presented at the ABA TIPS 2019 Emerging Issues in Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference in San Diego where she provided insight and advice on effective tools of cross-examination in product liability matters. Co-presenting with Jervonne was Stephen Lowry of Harris Lowry Manton LLP. Drawing from her experience in the courtroom, Jervonne emphasized the importance of using cross-examination from the perspective of the defense with tips such as using the “reverse reptilian” approach with plaintiff’s witnesses and experts and telling your own story as the defendant, rather than trying to change the plaintiff's story.","pubDate":"Apr 16, 2019","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpchs-hurst-correa-and-adams-win-multi-million-dollar-jury-verdict-for-herff-jones-in-trade-secret-trial-against-jostens-inc","title":"Multi-Million Dollar Jury Verdict Win for Herff Jones in Trade Secret Trial Against Jostens Inc.","description":"LPCH attorneys Michael K. Hurst, Andres Correa, and John Adams successfully represented Herff Jones, the leading provider of class rings, yearbooks and graduation gowns, in a trial against top competitor, Jostens Inc.","pubDate":"Apr 15, 2019","source":"IBJ"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-and-chisara-ezie-boncoeur-comment-in-second-part-of-neiman-marcus-marble-ridge-battle-commences-in-court","title":"Second Part of Neiman Marcus-Marble Ridge Battle Commences in Court","description":"As the second part of Neiman Marcus-Mable Ridge battle commences, LPCH partner, Mike Lynn, and associate, Chisara Ezie-Boncoeur, represent Neiman Marcus in court.","pubDate":"Mar 23, 2019","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-and-john-volney-co-author-when-is-an-issue-tried-by-consent-in-dba-headnotes","title":"When is an Issue Tried by Consent?","description":"LPCH partners David Coale and John Volney co-author the article, "When is an Issue Tried by Consent?" in DBA Headnotes, which discusses when consent is found versus not found using the same set of rules in the Dallas Court of Appeals. Coale and Volney present two case examples that agree on the basic principles. An issue is not tried by consent just because evidence about that issue is admitted. The court of appeals examines the record "not for evidence of the issue, but rather for evidence the issue was tried."","pubDate":"Mar 23, 2019","source":"DBA Headnotes"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-represents-tony-romo-in-nfl-face-off-in-court-of-appeals-again","title":"Michael K. Hurst Represents Tony Romo in NFL Face Off in Court of Appeals...Again","description":"Michael K. Hurst represents Tony Romo and The Fan Expo, LLC in the Dallas Court of Appeals last week. The oral arguments were connected to a second round of litigation between Fan Expo and the NFL related to two failed fantasy league events organized by Fan Expo since 2015.","pubDate":"Mar 6, 2019","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-congratulates-five-texas-rising-stars","title":"Five Attorneys Earn Texas Rising Stars Recognition","description":"

Congratulations to five Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst attorneys on their recent recognition as 2019 Texas Rising Stars: Jonathan R. Childers, Andres Correa, Pat Disbennett, Jared Eisenberg, and Joshua Sandler. LPCH is also proud to announce that Jonathan R. Childers and Joshua Sandler were listed as 2019 Top 100 Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Stars.

","pubDate":"Mar 3, 2019","source":"Texas Monthly"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-and-paulette-miniter-file-amicus-brief-on-brackeen-v-zinke","title":"David Coale and Paulette Miniter File Amicus Brief on Brackeen v. Zinke","description":"LPCH partner David Coale and associate Paulette Miniter, on behalf leading scholars of administrative and constitutional law, recently filed an amicus brief in the landmark case of Brackeen v. Zinke. The amicus brief, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, defends the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act against a challenge by multiple states. The federal government and multiple Native American tribes are also parties to the suit.","pubDate":"Jan 15, 2019","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/josh-sandler-speaks-to-the-dallas-cpa-society","title":"Josh Sandler Speaks to the Dallas CPA Society","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst partner Joshua M. Sandler spoke to the Dallas CPA Society on January 8, 2019 about legal and contract issues affecting those in business. “Whether you draft contracts for a living, litigate them as I do, negotiate them, or work subject to them, there are some basic litigation tips everyone should know to keep their clients, customers, or themselves out of the courthouse.”","pubDate":"Jan 6, 2019","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-josh-sandler-and-judge-gena-slaughter-hold-seminar-on-anti-slapp-litigation","title":"Anti-SLAPP in 2019: New Topics to Watch for the New Year","description":"The Dallas Bar Association’s Business Litigation section hosted Judge Gena Slaughter, David Coale, and Joshua M. Sandler on January 8, 2019 in a panel discussion called “Anti-SLAPP in 2019: New Topics to Watch for the New Year.”","pubDate":"Jan 6, 2019","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-comments-on-law360s-texas-cases-to-watch-in-2019","title":"Texas Cases to Watch in 2019","description":"LPCH partner David Coale comments in Law360's "Texas Cases to Watch in 2019" saying the opioid MDL is a case worth watching not just because of the specific issues that litigation will address, but also because it could "provide insights on how courts are supposed to work on these big, profound social issues." In 2018, the Texas Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated 16 cases alleging that opioid makers and distributors made false and misleading statements about the drugs.","pubDate":"Jan 4, 2019","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/appeals-court-wipes-out-45m-in-west-texas-oil-lease-fight","title":"Appeals Court Wipes Out $45M In West Texas Oil Lease Fight","description":"A Texas appellate court axed about $45 million of a jury award stemming from a dispute between business partners who planned to buy oil and gas leases and flip them for a profit, holding there wasn't enough evidence to show an actual partnership between the members or a conspiracy to cut some out of the deal.","pubDate":"Jan 1, 2019","source":"Law 360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/the-pettit-law-firm-and-lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-secure-a-4-2-million-fraud-and-breach-of-fiduciary-duty-judgment-against-legacytexas-bank","title":"Secured $4.2 Million Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Judgment Against LegacyTexas Bank","description":"The judgment was signed on December 28, 2018 following a 2-week trial earlier this fall before Judge Dale Tillery in the 134th District Court in Dallas County, Texas. Co-lead counsel Julie Pettit and Michael K. Hurst represent Plaintiff Robert Imel, an oil and gas entrepreneur in a suit against LegacyTexas bank for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, declaratory judgment, conspiracy, and breach of contract.","pubDate":"Dec 26, 2018","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-and-john-adams-publish-will-the-2018-judicial-elections-breathe-new-life-into-factual-sufficiency-review","title":"Will the 2018 Judicial Elections Breathe New Life into Factual Sufficiency Review?","description":"LPCH partner David Coale and associate John Adams recently wrote an article in The Texas Lawbook titled, "Will the 2018 Judicial Elections Breathe New Life into Factual Sufficiency Review?" The article questions whether the newly elected judges on courts of appeals will find themselves at odds with the conservative Texas Supreme Court.","pubDate":"Dec 16, 2018","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-files-counter-claim-on-behalf-of-neiman-marcus","title":"Counter Claim Filed on Behalf of Neiman Marcus","description":"LPCH founder, Mike Lynn, recently filed a counter claim on behalf of Neiman Marcus against Marble Ridge, a debtholder alleging a $1 billion fraudulent transfer as an illegal scheme to injure the Dallas-based luxury retailer and "extract improper benefits for itself."","pubDate":"Dec 13, 2018","source":"Dallas Business Journal"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/joshua-m-sandler-speaks-to-dba-on-litigation-tips-and-strategies-for-transactional-business-and-corporate-attorneys","title":"Joshua M. Sandler on Litigation Tips and Strategies for Transactional, Business, and Corporate Attorneys","description":"

Joshua M. Sandler provided litigation tips and strategies for transactional, business, and corporate attorneys to the Dallas Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Section on December 4, 2018.

","pubDate":"Dec 2, 2018","source":"Dallas Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-unveils-fall-2018-award-wins","title":"2018 Fall Award Wins","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to announce it has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers, Chambers & Partners, and Super Lawyers, among others, for its accomplishments in 2018.","pubDate":"Nov 29, 2018","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-and-paulette-miniter-co-write-removal-to-federal-court-after-the-november-2018-elections-in-texas-lawbook","title":"Removal to Federal Court After the November 2018 Elections","description":"LPCH partner David Coale and associate Paulette Miniter co-authored the article, "Removal to Federal Court After the November 2018 Elections: More Incentive, But Less Receptiveness" in Texas Lawbook. The article questions how the swing of Texas' big courts of appeals to Democratic majorities could lead to more removals from state to federal court.","pubDate":"Nov 28, 2018","source":"Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-and-david-coale-present-appeal-about-mike-leach-investigation","title":"Michael K. Hurst and David Coale Present Appeal About Mike Leach Investigation","description":"Michael K. Hurst and David Coale’s recent appellate arguments about Wayne Dolcefino’s investigation into the firing of former Coach Mike Leach were covered by Amarillo’s News Channel 10. David Coale argued to the Amarillo Court of Appeals on behalf of Dolcefino; Michael Hurst was featured commenting on the case and investigation.","pubDate":"Nov 2, 2018","source":"Amarillo’s News Channel 10"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-files-trade-secrets-lawsuit-against-boeing","title":"Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against Boeing Filed","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst recently filed a lawsuit in Chicago federal court against The Boeing Company and its subsidiary Boeing Capital Corp. that alleges the aircraft manufacturing company stole trade secrets from Xavian Insurance Company that had proposed creating a private alternative to the Export-Import Bank, the U.S. government's official credit agency. LPCH also filed a separate but similar lawsuit against Marsh & McLennan in New York.","pubDate":"Oct 28, 2018","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-congratulates-seven-texas-super-lawyers","title":"Seven Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Recognition","description":"The firm congratulates seven partners on their recent recognition as 2018 Texas Super Lawyers in the following categories: Chris Akin, David Coale - Appellate (Top 100 DFW), Jason Dennis, Michael K. Hurst (Top 100 DFW; Top 100 Texas), Mike Lynn (Top 100 DFW), Eric Pinker (Top 100 DFW; Top 100 Texas), and Chris Schwegmann.","pubDate":"Sep 24, 2018","source":"Super Lawyers"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-and-john-adams-publish-recent-decisions-on-arbitration","title":"Recent Decisions on Arbitration","description":"LPCH attorneys David Coale and John Adams recently published an article in “News for the Bar,” the quarterly publication of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas, titled "Recent Decisions on Arbitration."","pubDate":"Sep 11, 2018","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/josh-sandler-publishes-the-trouble-with-joint-representations-in-dba-headnotes","title":"The Trouble with Joint Representations","description":"LPCH partner Josh Sandler recently authored the article, "The Trouble with Joint Representation" in DBA Headnotes covering the ethical and litigation strategy involved in joint representation.","pubDate":"Sep 3, 2018","source":"DBA Headnotes"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/four-lpch-partners-named-2019-best-lawyers-in-america","title":"Four Attorneys Earn Best Lawyers in America Recognition","description":"Congratulations to David Coale, Michael K. Hurst, Mike Lynn, and Eric Pinker for their inclusion in the 25th edition of The Best Lawyers in America.","pubDate":"Aug 14, 2018","source":"Best Lawyers in America"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/chris-schwegmann-represents-eli-lilly-in-whistleblower-lawsuit","title":"Chris Schwegmann Represents Eli Lilly in Whistleblower Lawsuit","description":"LPCH partner, Chris Schwegmann represents Eli Lilly and Co. in a whistleblower lawsuit alleging they conspired to offer kickbacks to boost prescriptions of insulin and osteoporosis drugs. A Texas federal judge gave Eli Lilly and four healthcare companies a reprieve on Friday finding the allegations too vague. Health Choice Alliance has 20 days to file a new complaint.","pubDate":"Aug 13, 2018","source":"Law 260"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-and-john-adams-publish-error-preservation-a-synopsis-for-your-trial-plan-in-dba-headnotes","title":"Error Preservation: A Synopsis for Your Trial Plan","description":"

LPCH attorneys David Coale and John Adams recently published an article, "Error Preservation: A Synopsis for Your Trial Plan" in DBA Headnotes which explains the importance of error preservation in trial strategy and covers the basic tools available in state court to preserve error.

","pubDate":"Jul 23, 2018","source":"DBA Headnotes"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-speaks-at-texas-cle-program","title":"David Coale Speaks at Texas CLE Program","description":"LPCH partner David Coale was invited to speak during the Texas Bar College’s 20th Annual Summer School session in Galveston, Texas on Thursday, July 19th. He discussed the current state of the U.S. Supreme Court and described several recent but pivotal Supreme Court cases.","pubDate":"Jul 14, 2018","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/four-lpch-partners-listed-on-benchmark-litigations-hot-list","title":"Four Attorneys Earn Hot List Recognition","description":"LPCH proudly congratulates four partners on their recent listing in Benchmark Litigation’s Hot List for 2018. These attorneys, all age 40 or younger, have been deemed the most promising emerging talent in their litigation communities in the US and Canada by clients and peers.","pubDate":"Jul 9, 2018","source":"Benchmark Litigation"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-comments-on-significant-court-case-in-law360","title":"David Coale Comments on Significant Court Case","description":"David Coale comments on one of the most significant Texas Supreme Court cases of 2018. The court held, in a 6-3 ruling in April, that North Cypress Medical Center could not keep secret its insurance reimbursement rates from uninsured patients. Coale expressed his surprise regarding the unusual split decision from the court in saying, “In the health care world, this is a really big deal.”","pubDate":"Jul 7, 2018","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-announces-summer-2018-accomplishments","title":"2018 Summer Award Wins","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to announce it has been recognized by Chambers and Partners, D Magazine, and Super Lawyers, among others, for its accomplishments thus far in 2018.","pubDate":"Jun 16, 2018","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/partner-joshua-sandler-speaks-to-national-employment-lawyers-association","title":"Joshua Sandler Speaks to National Employment Lawyers Association","description":"Joshua Sandler was invited to speak to the Dallas Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) on Wednesday, June 13th. NELA and its 69 state and local affiliates have more than 4,000 members.","pubDate":"Jun 13, 2018","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-participates-in-dba-panel-covering-trial-and-appellate-issues","title":"David Coale on Covering Trial and Appellate Issues","description":"David Coale recently sat on a business litigation panel during the Dallas Bar Association's monthly meeting along with Chrysta Castaneda, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Craig Enoch, and Justice David Schenck of the Dallas Court of Appeals.","pubDate":"Jun 12, 2018","source":"Dallas Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-comments-on-reversal-rates-in-law360","title":"David Coale Comments On Reversal Rates","description":"LPCH partner, David Coale comments on the reputation of different appellate courts as the “Ninth Circuit of Texas.” “It changes every few years,” he said. “An area gets a reputation for being plaintiff-friendly and the court of appeals gets carried along with it.”","pubDate":"Jun 6, 2018","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-awards-2018-judge-barefoot-sanders-law-magnet-scholarship","title":"2018 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Scholars Announced","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP, granted the 2018 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet scholarship to four high school seniors, Michael Gao, Destiny Areli Ayala, Nicole Jaramillo Meza, and Sarah Michelle Cardenas. The Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet was established in 1977 with a mission to prepare students for careers in law, government and law enforcement. Recipients must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university for the upcoming academic year, have a minimum grade point average of 3.3, and demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and an intent to pursue a career in the legal field.","pubDate":"Jun 4, 2018","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-hosts-genesis-womens-shelters-25th-anniversary-event","title":"Michael K. Hurst Hosts Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 25th Anniversary Event","description":"DBA President Michael K. Hurst, recently hosted the VIP party for Genesis Women’s Shelter’s 25th Anniversary Luncheon with his wife, Jane Hurst. Genesis is a family undertaking for the Hursts that includes their daughter Sophia Hurst, who is a Genesis volunteer.","pubDate":"May 22, 2018","source":"My Sweet Charity"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/ranked-1-of-5-top-litigation-firms-in-texas-by-chambers","title":"Ranked 1 of 5 Top Litigation Firms in Texas","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of five commercial litigation firms in Texas ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners for 2018.","pubDate":"Apr 29, 2018","source":"Chambers and Partners"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/chris-schwegmann-comments-on-avoiding-counterfeit-makeup-on-healthline","title":"Chris Schwegmann Comments on Avoiding Counterfeit Makeup","description":"A raid in Los Angeles discovered counterfeit cosmetics made with animal waste, and Healthline is making the public think twice about where consumers should buy makeup. LPCH partner, Chris Schwegmann, warns people to be suspicious of great bargains when it comes to purchasing makeup by saying, "Usually, the price is the best tipoff that the goods are counterfeit. If the price looks too good to be true, it is usually a sign that you are buying counterfeit goods, especially if you see these products on a website like Amazon or eBay."","pubDate":"Apr 25, 2018","source":"Healthline"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-congratulates-five-d-magazine-best-lawyers","title":"Best Lawyers in Dallas","description":"Congratulations to five Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst attorneys on their recent recognition as 2018 D Magazine Best Lawyers: Jonathan R. Childers, David Coale, Michael K. Hurst, Mike Lynn, and Eric Pinker.","pubDate":"Apr 21, 2018","source":"D Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/judges-gcs-speak-of-the-golden-rule-at-dba-day-of-civility","title":"Judges, GCs Speak of the Golden Rule at DBA Day of Civility","description":"On April 20th, the Dallas Bar Association observed a "Day of Civility in the Law" with the intent to encourage attorneys to reaffirm the Texas Lawyer's Creed saying lawyers should always conduct themselves with the utmost courtesy and professionalism toward judges, adversaries, colleagues and everyone in the legal profession. DBA President Michael K. Hurst said April 20 is not the permanent date for Day of Civility in Texas in the hopes that it will expand to a weeklong observance, then a month - and even become a period observed nationwide.","pubDate":"Apr 18, 2018","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-positively-impacting-the-legal-community-as-dba-president","title":"Michael K. Hurst Positively Impacting the Legal Community as DBA President","description":"DBA President and LPCH partner, Michael K. Hurst, is making a large and positive impact on the Dallas legal community and the community-at-large. Some of the initiatives Michael is focusing on during his term as DBA President include a Pro Bono Endowment, WE LEAD program, Statewide Day of Civility & Professionalism, Diversity Summit, Second Chair Program, and a Save the Civil Jury Trial Program. Below are videos on the Day of Civility and Saving the Civil Jury Trial Program, two platforms currently being rolled out by the DBA. Watch the videos below to learn more about how the DBA and Michael are positively impacting the legal community. DBA Day of Civility DBA Saving the Civil Jury Trial Program","pubDate":"Apr 17, 2018","source":"Dallas Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-featured-in-law360-as-top-niche-blogger","title":"David Coale Named Top Niche Blogger","description":"LPCH partner, David Coale, is one of five attorneys featured in Law360's article, "Atty Bloggers Find Niche Tracking Federal Appeals Courts." The article talks about a "minuscule but committed group" of attorneys who blog about federal appeals courts. These niche blogs highlight the attorney's skills and shine a light on an important, attention-seeking court.","pubDate":"Mar 19, 2018","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jonathan-childers-discusses-trade-secrets-in-midstream-business","title":"Jonathan Childers Discusses Trade Secrets","description":"Technological advances in the energy industry have led to the protection of proprietary business information. Midstream businesses are seeing areas, such as analytics, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and operations data, where protecting trade secrets are vital to the company. In a bylined article in Midstream Business magazine, the firm’s Jonathan Childers offers his perspective on why trade secrets are becoming a mainstream issue.","pubDate":"Mar 18, 2018","source":"Midstream Business"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-congratulates-six-texas-rising-stars","title":"Six Attorneys Earn Texas Rising Stars Recognition","description":"

Congratulations to six Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst attorneys on their recent recognition as 2018 Texas Rising Stars: Jonathan R. Childers, Andres Correa, Jared Eisenberg, Sam Hardy, Christopher Patton, and Joshua Sandler.

LPCH is also proud to announce that Jonathan R. Childers and Joshua Sandler were listed as 2018 Top 100 Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Stars.

","pubDate":"Mar 10, 2018","source":"Texas Monthly"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/a-quarter-life-without-the-crisis-lpch-turns-25","title":"A Quarter Life Without the Crisis: LPCH Turns 25","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst celebrated 25 years at the Nasher Sculpture Center on Friday, March 2, 2018. Unlike the woes of uncertainty many twenty-somethings feel when contemplating what the hell they are doing with the rest of their lives, firm founder Mike Lynn has never felt better about his litigation boutique’s future.","pubDate":"Mar 8, 2018","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-authors-flying-pig-spotted-fifth-circuit-grants-mandamus-relief-in-privilege-dispute-in-texas-lawbook","title":"Flying Pig Spotted: Fifth Circuit Grants Mandamus Relief in Privilege Dispute","description":"LPCH partner, David Coale, recently wrote an article, "Flying Pig Spotted: Fifth Circuit Grants Mandamus Relief in Privilege Dispute," in Texas Lawbook covering writs of mandamus in the federal pretrial litigation. While the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is famously reluctant to grant a mandamus petition, it did so last month as to a finding of an extensive waiver of attorney-client privilege in a case called In re: Itron.","pubDate":"Feb 26, 2018","source":"Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-and-shonn-brown-launch-dba-we-lead-program","title":"Attorneys Launch DBA WE LEAD Program","description":"The Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Women’s Foundation, and the Dallas Women Lawyers Association have created DBA WE LEAD: Women Empowered to Lead in the Legal Profession. DBA President and LPCH Partner, Michael K. Hurst, created the one-year program to empower women as leaders in law and address challenges they face in practice.","pubDate":"Feb 15, 2018","source":"Dallas Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-co-authors-death-and-human-frailty-why-juror-perceptions-should-shape-capital-punishment-policy","title":"Death and Human Frailty: Why Juror Perceptions Should Shape Capital Punishment Policy","description":"Together with former LPCH intern Travis Jones, now a JAG officer in the Navy, partner David Coale co-authored "Death and Human Frailty: Why Juror Perceptions Should Shape Capital Punishment Policy" in the American Journal of Trial Advocacy. The article explains how the Sixth Amendment guarantee of a fair trial is difficult to protect in capital cases, in light of social science research about how jurors perceive attorneys’ presentation styles, appearances, and genders. The article concludes that serious policy analysis about capital punishment must take these matters into consideration.","pubDate":"Feb 14, 2018","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-team-represents-hedge-fund-manager-j-kyle-bass-in-udf-lawsuit","title":"Firm Represents Hedge Fund Manager J. Kyle Bass in UDF Lawsuit","description":"Michael K. Hurst, David Coale, and Chisara Ezie-Boncoeur currently represent J. Kyle Bass, a hedge fund manager at Hayman Capital Management. Bass and Hayman are accused of improperly profiting from an alleged systematic false information campaign about a Grapevine residential lender, United Development Funding (UDF). The most detailed filing to date was recently released and demonstrates that the information Bass published was true and that Bass and his firm, Hayman, were ethically obliged to publish it.","pubDate":"Feb 7, 2018","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-named-appellate-lawyer-of-the-week-by-texas-lawyer","title":"David Coale Named Appellate Lawyer of the Week","description":"LPCH Partner, David Coale has been named Texas Lawyer's "Appellate Lawyer of the Week" for his recent win in Medina v. Michelin North America for reviving a hard-fought products liability case the Arizona plaintiff attorneys filed against the major tire maker in a Dallas state court.","pubDate":"Feb 4, 2018","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-discusses-the-dvap-endowment-in-texas-lawbook","title":"Michael K. Hurst Discusses the DVAP Endowment","description":"On January 23rd, Michael K. Hurst, a partner at Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, was featured in Texas Lawbook's article, "DVAP Endowment Ensures the Future of Access to Justice in Dallas," which discusses Michael Hurst and the Dallas Bar Associations' 2018 plans for the DVAP Endowment.","pubDate":"Jan 21, 2018","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-authors-his-thoughts-on-preparing-to-try-a-case-in-a-small-town","title":"Mike Lynn on Preparing to Try a Case in a Small Town","description":"LPCH founding partner, Mike Lynn, authors an article that covers trial preparation techniques in an unfamiliar, small town. Mike shares his personal techniques like reading the local newspaper of the small town daily to be in the know, attending local community events to grasp the culture, visiting the local barber shop to hear the inside scoop, and reading sermons of the largest churches because "sin is described in each town a bit differently."","pubDate":"Jan 9, 2018","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-shortlisted-as-litigation-firm-of-the-year","title":"Litigation Firm of the Year Shortlist","description":"

Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is pleased to announce the firm has been shortlisted as the Litigation Firm of the Year in Texas by Benchmark Litigation.

","pubDate":"Jan 8, 2018","source":"Benchmark Litigation"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/partners-britta-stanton-and-joshua-sandler-speak-at-41st-annual-page-keeton-civil-litigation-conference","title":"41st Annual Page Keeton Civil Litigation Conference","description":"LPCH Partner Joshua Sandler and Britta Stanton were invited to speak at the 41st Annual Page Keeton Civil Litigation Conference in Austin, Texas on November 2nd and 3rd. The program provided updates and analysis of important developments in civil litigation practice, with substantive coverage of practice tips, advocacy strategies, and important trends. Britta and Josh spoke on the topic of demonstrative evidence in their session, "Presenting Demonstrative Evidence and Avoiding Objections."","pubDate":"Jan 6, 2018","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/alan-dabdoub-shonn-brown-and-pat-disbennett-obtain-victory-for-pediatric-home-healthcare-llc-in-trade-secrets-case","title":"Victory for Pediatric Home Healthcare LLC in Trade Secrets Case","description":"LPCH attorneys Alan Dabdoub and Pat Disbennett recently obtained a temporary restraining order and an agreed permanent injunction for their client Pediatric Home Healthcare, LLC (PHH) in a trade secrets case. They successfully enforced PHH’s non-compete and confidentiality agreements against a former high-level employee and a PHH competitor.","pubDate":"Jan 4, 2018","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jonathan-r-childers-named-best-lawyer-under-40-in-business-commercial-litigation","title":"Jonathan R. Childers Named Best Lawyer Under 40 in Business/Commercial Litigation","description":"

Jonathan R. Childers has been named a "Best Lawyer Under 40" in Business/Commercial Litigation by D Magazine. Jonathan will be listed in D Magazine's January 2018 issue in the Business/Commercial Litigation section.

","pubDate":"Dec 22, 2017","source":"D Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/alan-dabdoub-to-speak-on-latest-trends-regarding-prosecution-and-defense-of-trade-secrets-misappropriation-claims","title":"Alan Dabdoub on Latest Trends Regarding Prosecution and Defense of Trade Secrets Misappropriation Claims","description":"

Alan Dabdoub will be a featured speaker at a webinar on January 11, 2018, that discusses the latest trends in prosecuting and defending trade secret misappropriation claims. The webinar is entitled “Trade Secrets in the 2018 Landscape: What’s In and What’s Out”.

","pubDate":"Dec 19, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-victorious-against-145-million-claim-in-eagle-ford-shale","title":"Victory Against $145 Million Claim in Eagle Ford Shale","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to announce that it, and co-counsel Yetter Coleman and Roger Bellows of the Bellows Law Firm, obtained summary judgment in favor of their client, Energy Transfer, against several claims brought by Swift Energy.","pubDate":"Nov 13, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-announces-fall-2017-accomplishments","title":"Fall 2017 Accomplishments","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to announce it has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers, Chambers & Partners, and Super Lawyers, among others, for its accomplishments in 2017. Most notably, the firm has been recognized as one of four litigation firms in Texas ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners.","pubDate":"Nov 11, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jonathan-childers-featured-in-smu-dedman-college-newsletter","title":"Jonathan Childers Featured in SMU Dedman College Newsletter","description":"LPCH partner, Jonathan Childers, was recently featured in Southern Methodist University's Inside Dedman College Newsletter in the fall 2017 issue. Childers completed a Q&A focusing on "How Dedman College Helped Shape Attorney Jonathan R. Childers' Career." In the article, Childers gives advice such as "live deliberately" and speaks to how SMU undergrad prepared him for law school.","pubDate":"Oct 30, 2017","source":"Inside Dedman College"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/andrés-correa-featured-in-texas-lawbook-discussing-diversity-in-the-legal-industry","title":"Andrés Correa on Diversity in the Legal Industry","description":"Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, Texas Lawbook featured attorneys in Texas and how their ethnicity impacts their lives today. The firm’s Andrés Correa discusses his story and the challenges in improving diversity in the legal industry.","pubDate":"Oct 22, 2017","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jervonne-newsome-sworn-in-as-corresponding-secretary-of-jl-turner-legal-association","title":"Jervonne Newsome Sworn In As Corresponding Secretary of JL Turner Legal Association","description":"

On October 22, LPCH attorney, Jervonne Newsome, was sworn in as Corresponding Secretary for the JL Turner Legal Association at the Annual Scholarships and Awards Gala. The event also celebrated the 65th anniversary of the JL Turner Legal Association. District Attorney, Faith Johnson, conducted the ceremony and welcomed Jervonne into her new role.

","pubDate":"Oct 19, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-team-completes-tough-mudder-challenge","title":"Tough Mudder Challenge Complete","description":"On October 1, twenty LPCH colleagues and friends completed the Tough Mudder challenge in Arlington, Texas. The Tough Mudder consisted of an 11-mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces to challenge the toughest of the tough. LPCH participates in the "mud run" annually to build teamwork, spark competition, and reach personal goals.","pubDate":"Sep 30, 2017","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-gives-the-commercial-law-update-at-the-fifth-circuit-bar-association-annual-meeting","title":"David Coale Gives the "Commercial Law Update"","description":"

David Coale gave the "Commercial Law Update" at the Fifth Circuit Bar Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana where he spoke on recent Fifth Circuit opinions in areas of broad general interest for civil litigation, including pleading requirements, summary judgment standards, and writs of mandamus.

","pubDate":"Sep 29, 2017","source":"Fifth Circuit Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-congratulates-six-litigation-star-and-future-star-recipients","title":"Six Litigation Star and Future Star Recipients Recognized","description":"

Benchmark Litigation has recognized six LPCH attorneys as 2018 Litigation Stars and Litigation Future Stars. Michael K. Hurst, Mike Lynn, and Eric Pinker are recognized as Litigation Stars, and Chris Akin, David Coale, and Chris Schwegmann are recognized as Future Litigation Stars.

In addition, Mike Lynn has been chosen as a National Litigation Star and earned a spot on Benchmark Litigation's 2018 Top 100 Trial Lawyers list.

","pubDate":"Sep 26, 2017","source":"Benchmark Litigation"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-speaks-at-north-texas-paralegal-association-cle","title":"Michael K. Hurst Speaks at North Texas Paralegal Association CLE","description":"LPCH partner, Michael K. Hurst, presented “Trial Techniques for Paralegal and Trial Teams” for the paralegals with the North Texas Paralegals Association. Mr. Hurst demonstrated how trying lawsuits is a “team sport” and why paralegals are integral to success in trial. The event was held on September 21, 2017, at the Belo Mansion in Dallas, Texas.","pubDate":"Sep 20, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/chris-schwegmann-talks-to-rolling-stone-on-dmca-threat-by-video-game-developer","title":"Chris Schwegmann on DMCA Threat by Video Game Developer","description":"A video game developer is reportedly preparing a takedown notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to ban all use of the company’s products by the popular online game player known as Pewdiepie. The threat comes after the gamer used a racist slur during a weekend YouTube session, likely viewed by millions of his online followers, that featured the company’s video game Firewatch.","pubDate":"Sep 11, 2017","source":"Rolling Stone"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-comments-on-jpmorgan-chase-bank-na-v-orca-assets-gp-case-in-law360","title":"David Coale on JPMorgan Chase Bank NA v. Orca Assets GP Case","description":"LPCH attorney, David Coale, comments on the JPMorgan Chase Bank NA v. Orca Assets GP LLC case in the article, "5 Texas Supreme Court Cases to Watch." The case disputes the sale of oil and gas rights to two different parties and raises the "direct contradiction rule" which says that written contractual language can be held to negate an earlier representation if the subsequent statement directly contradicts it.","pubDate":"Sep 7, 2017","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-authors-five-tips-for-hurricane-harvey-litigation-in-texas-lawbook","title":"Five Tips for Hurricane Harvey Litigation","description":"In the course of reviewing the Fifth Circuit’s commercial cases for David Coale’s work on LPCH’s 600Camp blog, he has read many opinions about disputes arising from Hurricane Katrina cases. In light of the havoc recently created by Hurricane Harvey, he wanted to share five observations to prepare for the litigation that will inevitably result.","pubDate":"Aug 28, 2017","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-hurst-discusses-impact-of-harvey-on-energy-industry-for-law360","title":"Michael Hurst Discusses Impact of Harvey on Energy Industry","description":"It will likely be weeks or even months before the energy industry can assess all the legal implications in the wake of the devastation brought by Hurricane Harvey. And attorneys interviewed by Law360, including the firm’s Michael K. Hurst, agree that determining safety, environmental and contractual liability for the damage could take years to unravel.","pubDate":"Aug 27, 2017","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-comments-judges-should-think-twice-in-keeping-search-affidavits-sealed","title":"Judges Should Think Twice in Keeping Search Affidavits Sealed","description":"After armed federal agents raided a hangar at David Wayne Hooks Airport to seize tax records of Justin Smith, people are wondering if sealed search affidavits should be given a second thought. LPCH Partner, David Coale, believes the opinion is important because it requires federal judges to explain in detail why they are denying public access.","pubDate":"Aug 21, 2017","source":"Houston Chronicle"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-authors-5-tips-for-a-successful-legal-blog","title":"5 Tips For A Successful Legal Blog","description":"David Coale, partner at LPCH, publishes the firm's popular appellate law blogs 600Camp and 600Commerce. He shares some of his tips for productive legal blogging in his recent Law360 article, "5 Tips For A Successful Legal Blog."","pubDate":"Aug 16, 2017","source":"Law 360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/attorney-eric-pinker-achieves-recertification-in-civil-trial-law-with-the-national-board-of-trial-advocacy","title":"Eric Pinker Achieves Recertification in Civil Trial Law with the National Board of Trial Advocacy","description":"

The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that Eric Pinker of the law firm, Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst LLP, has successfully achieved recertification as a civil trial advocate. Mr. Pinker has been a NBTA member is good standing for ten years. The NBTA was formed out of a strong conviction that both the law profession and its clients would benefit from an organization designed specifically to create an objective set of standards illustrating an attorney's experience and expertise in the practice of trial law.

","pubDate":"Aug 9, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-partner-jonathan-childers-named-co-chair-of-equal-access-to-justice-campaign-2017-2018","title":"Jonathan Childers Named Co-Chair of Equal Access to Justice Campaign","description":"Jonathan Childers has been named Co-Chair of the 2017-2018 Equal Access to Justice Campaign benefiting the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP).","pubDate":"Aug 3, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/ex-cfos-misappropriation-claim-booted-from-texas-court","title":"Ex-CFO's Misappropriation Claim Booted from Texas Court","description":"LPCH Partner, Elizabeth Ryan, represents Pulse Evolution Corp., a company best known for making holograms of famous musicians. The former chief financial officer of digital production company Pulse Evolution Corp. can’t bring suit in Texas alleging the company misappropriated his name after terminating him, a Texas appellate court held Friday.","pubDate":"Aug 2, 2017","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-obtains-favorable-settlement-in-favor-of-contractor-in-pipeline-construction-dispute","title":"Favorable Settlement Obtained in Favor of Contractor in Pipeline Construction Dispute","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to have obtained a favorable settlement for its client, Driver Pipeline Company, Inc., in a pipeline construction dispute weeks before arbitration was set to begin. Driver built a gas pipeline for a large midstream company in South Texas during the wettest year on record in Texas. A dispute arose between the parties as to the payment of significant construction costs incurred due to conditions encountered during the project. Driver was seeking to recover those costs in the arbitration.","pubDate":"Jul 17, 2017","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-speaks-at-mississippi-state-bar-meeting-in-destin-florida","title":"David Coale Speaks at Mississippi State Bar Meeting","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst partner, David Coale, attended the Mississippi State Bar Meeting in Destin, Florida where he spoke on the topic, "Social Media and the Law" in the Litigation and Appellate practice sections. A highlight of the discussion was David speaking about his blog, 600camp.com, which covers commercial litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He was joined on the panel by Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett.","pubDate":"Jul 15, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/texas-judge-orders-consumers-credit-monitor-to-arbitration","title":"Texas Judge Orders Consumers, Credit Monitor to Arbitration","description":"A federal judge in Texas on Monday determined a group of consumers who filed suit against One Technologies LP alleging the company committed fraud by leading them to believe they were signing up for a free credit report then enrolling them in a paid credit monitoring service will have to arbitrate the claim.","pubDate":"Jul 9, 2017","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-reargues-marbury-v-madison","title":"David Coale Reargues Marbury v. Madison","description":"On June 23, at the State Bar Annual Meeting in Dallas, partner David Coale participated in a reargument of the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison. He played the role of Levi Lincoln, the United States Attorney General under Thomas Jefferson.","pubDate":"Jun 22, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-quoted-in-the-dallas-business-journal-on-dallas-investment-firm-terminating-oil-index","title":"Michael K. Hurst on Dallas Investment Firm Terminating Oil Index","description":"Dallas’ Cushing Asset Management, a private investment firm, recently announced it will terminate its oil index of publically traded oil producers and trusts due to companies consolidating, filing for bankruptcy or both. The Cushing Upstream Energy Income Index is scheduled to close May 31 after constituents have declined significantly.","pubDate":"May 30, 2017","source":"Dallas Business Journal"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-ranked-in-top-100-verdicts-by-the-national-law-journal-for-three-consecutive-years","title":"Top 100 Verdicts Ranking","description":"LPCH is pleased to announce the firm has been ranked in Top 100 Verdicts by The National Law Journal for three consecutive years, 2014-2016. In 2016, LPCH ranked #12 in the nation for Mesa Petroleum Partners LP vs. Baytech LLP, et al. The trial for the breach of contract case resulted in a verdict of $146,000,000. In 2015, the firm ranked #15 in the nation for L.W. Hunt Resources et al. v. Thunderbird Oil & Gas et. al.","pubDate":"May 26, 2017","source":"The National Law Journal"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-ranked-band-1-by-chambers-partners","title":"Ranked Band 1","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst has been ranked by Chambers & Partners as a Band 1 law firm in General Commercial Litigation. Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is one of four firms to be ranked Band 1 in Texas. Energy Transfer Partners’ Head of Litigation, Tonja DeSloover, comments, “Mike Lynn and the team at Lynn Pinker deserve to be in Band 1 as recognized by Chambers. They are creative, smart, hardworking, and above all great trial and appellate lawyers."","pubDate":"May 24, 2017","source":"Chambers & Partners"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-creates-podcast-on-the-five-principles-for-good-legal-writing","title":"Five Principles for Good Legal Writing","description":"LPCH appellate attorney, David Coale, offers tips and discusses key principles for good brief writing. The podcast can be heard on the website of the Appellate Practice Committee of the ABA Section of Litigation, the May Litigation News, or by clicking here.","pubDate":"May 11, 2017","source":"American Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/partner-liz-ryan-speaks-on-behalf-of-united-way-of-metropolitan-dallas-at-engage-dallas","title":"Liz Ryan Speaks On Behalf of United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas at Engage Dallas","description":"Liz Ryan was invited to speak at Mayor's Star Council's Engage Dallas event on March 2, 2017. Engage Dallas is an inaugural leadership summit put on by the Mayor's Star Council who partnered with organizations in Dallas that are moving the needle of progress. Liz Ryan spoke on the topic of Community Impact through Advocacy and Public Policy on behalf of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.","pubDate":"May 2, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-comments-on-the-importance-of-knowing-the-oil-gas-regulatory-landscape-in-rigzone","title":"Michael K. Hurst on the Importance of Knowing the Oil & Gas Regulatory Landscape","description":"Now could be the right time for the aggressive entrepreneur to pursue an oil and gas start-up, and the firm’s Michael K. Hurst says there is a solid core of industry sources prepared to make smart moves in the current market.","pubDate":"Apr 20, 2017","source":"Rigzone"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/want-to-win","title":"Want to Win","description":"It all started with an idea, an idea based on winning. Trial-tested experience. Unrelenting determination. We want to win. Our track record includes being named a Top 10 Litigation Boutique and receiving the National Impact Case Award by Benchmark Litigation, being ranked top nine in General Commercial Litigation and recognizing three top-ranked lawyers by Chambers and Partners, recognizing five Best Lawyers in America and being named a Tier 1 Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers, recognizing nine Best Lawyers by D Magazine, and recognizing nine Super Lawyers (including five Top 100 Texas, six Top 100 DFW, one Top 50 Female Texas and five Super Lawyers for 10+ years) by Super Lawyers, and lastly, recognizing 12 Rising Stars (including two Top 100 Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Stars and one Top 50 Up-and-Coming Texas Women Rising Star) by Super Lawyers.","pubDate":"Apr 4, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-publishes-who-said-that-rule-202-petitions-and-anonymous-online-reviews-in-texas-lawbook","title":"Who Said That? Rule 202 Petitions and Anonymous Online Reviews","description":"“I wish I knew who said that!” is the typical response of business owners after reading anonymously posted online reviews. In Glassdoor, Inc. v. Andra Group, LP, the Dallas Court of Appeals recently offered some practical guidance for businesses seeking more information about anonymous online comments, as well as for websites resisting such information requests.","pubDate":"Mar 28, 2017","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/britta-stanton-and-pat-disbennetts-article-using-videotaped-depositions-at-trial-published-in-dba-headnotes","title":"Using Videotaped Depositions at Trial","description":"Reading depositions at trial is tedious—and boring. A great way to avoid the ridiculous scene of lawyers asking each other questions and play-acting answers is to use videotape. But there are several rule-based, as well as practical considerations, which should guide effective use of videotape.","pubDate":"Mar 22, 2017","source":"DBA Headnotes"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-congratulates-seven-texas-rising-stars-1","title":"Seven Attorneys Earn Texas Rising Star Recognition","description":"Congratulations to twelve Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst attorneys on their recent recognition as 2017 Texas Rising Stars: Andrés Correa, Chris Patton, Elizabeth Ryan, Jared Eisenberg, Jonathan R. Childers, Joshua Sandler, and Sam Hardy. LPCH is also proud to announce that Jonathan R. Childers and Joshua Sandler were listed as 2017 Top 100 Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Stars.","pubDate":"Mar 8, 2017","source":"Texas Monthly"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/partner-chris-schwegmanns-laughable-moments-when-trademark-holders-are-overprotective-published-in-ipwatchdog","title":"Laughable Moments: When Trademark Holders Are Overprotective","description":"We all know it is important for trademark holders to police their trademarks, and that is particularly true for the use of trademarks on the internet. Lawyers typically do this by sending cease and desist letters to alleged infringers. These letters are often dry and humorless and follow a standard form chock-full of legalese.","pubDate":"Mar 5, 2017","source":"IPWatchdog"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jonathan-childers-quoted-in-the-houston-chronicle-about-energy-services-trade-secrets-battle","title":"Jonathan Childers on Energy Services Trade Secrets Battle","description":"A Harris County jury delivered a mixed verdict to two Houston energy services companies in a court dispute over trade secrets, confidentiality and a non-compete agreement. Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst partner Jonathan R. Childers told the Houston Chronicle the two companies were not fighting for the employment obligations.","pubDate":"Mar 2, 2017","source":"Houston Chronicle"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/partner-michael-k-hurst-comments-in-d-ceo-on-the-importance-of-promoting-women-in-the-legal-profession","title":"Michael K. Hurst on the Importance of Promoting Women in the Legal Profession","description":"Michael K. Hurst, first-time male recipient of the Louise B. Raggio Award presented by the Dallas Women Lawyers Association, comments in the "Women Leaders in Law 2017" D CEO issue on the importance of promoting women in the legal profession.","pubDate":"Feb 24, 2017","source":"D CEO"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-names-andrés-correa-as-partner","title":"Andrés Correa Named Partner","description":"

Dallas-based civil litigation boutique, Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, is thrilled to name Andrés Correa as Partner based on his track record of success for clients and leadership role within the firm.

","pubDate":"Feb 7, 2017","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/smu-dedman-law-prestigious-moot-court-competition-renamed-lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-moot-court-competition","title":"SMU Dedman Law Prestigious Moot Court Competition Renamed Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst Moot Court Competition","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to support SMU Dedman School of Law’s prestigious moot court competition. Formerly known as the Howie & Sweeney Moot Court Competition, the competition will be renamed the Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst Moot Court Competition.","pubDate":"Jan 27, 2017","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jury-firms-broke-pickens-deal","title":"Jury: Firms Broke Pickens Deal","description":"Two Midland-based oil companies and Dallas-based J. Cleo Thompson intentionally failed to meet their end of a decade-old agreement with Dallas oil mogul T. Boone Pickens to acquire and drill more than160 oil wells in Reeves and Pecos counties, a West Texas jury ruled Wednesday. After about three hours of deliberation over two days, the Reeves County jury of five women and seven men awarded Pickens' Mesa Petroleum Partners up to $146 million in damages against the three defendants combined.","pubDate":"Nov 29, 2016","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/supreme-court-wont-hear-southwest-ceo-subpoena-appeal","title":"Supreme Court Won't Hear Southwest CEO Subpoena Appeal","description":"The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear an attempt by travel agents and consumers contesting American Airlines' acquisition of US Airways to force a former Southwest Airlines CEO to give a deposition in the case.","pubDate":"Nov 29, 2016","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jury-awards-pickens-mesa-146m-in-oil-lease-lawsuit","title":"Jury Awards Pickens, Mesa $146M in Oil Lease Lawsuit","description":"After three hours of deliberations, a jury comprised of local residents decided to award T. Boone Pickens and his Mesa Petroleum Corp. $146 million in an oilfield lawsuit heard in the 143rd District Court of Texas. Jurors endured nearly three weeks of testimony regarding a contract dispute between Pickens' firm, Mesa Petroleum, and co-defendants: J. Cleo Thompson, Baytech, Delaware Basin Resources, and Patriot Resources. The $146 million verdict returned on Wednesday was just under half the $300 million Pickens and Mesa had sought in their lawsuit.","pubDate":"Nov 29, 2016","source":"Pecos Enterprise Newspaper"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-announces-2016-accomplishments","title":"2016 Fall Award Wins","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to announce it has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers for its accomplishments in 2016. The firm has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 Litigation Boutiques in America" and as a "Highly Recommended Firm in Texas" by Benchmark Litigation. Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst has also been recognized as a "Tier 1 Best Law Firms" by Best Lawyers.","pubDate":"Nov 1, 2016","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-comments-on-marathon-petroleum-lawsuit-against-bp-over-refinery","title":"David Coale on Marathon Petroleum Lawsuit Against BP Over Refinery","description":"Marathon Petroleum is suing BP over claims the energy company left its Texas City refinery in poor condition when it sold for $2.4 billion four years ago. The lawsuit alleges BP failed to “perform critical maintenance and repair work” and didn’t leave the refinery in compliance with environmental and federal regulations. In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst partner David Coale calls the timing of the lawsuit noteworthy because of the statute of limitations that expires early next year.","pubDate":"Oct 12, 2016","source":"Houston Chronicle"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/michael-k-hurst-rainmaker-q-a","title":"Michael K. Hurst Rainmaker Q&A","description":"Michael K. Hurst, a partner at Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst LLP in Dallas, is a widely recognized trial lawyer in Texas, particularly in complex commercial, intellectual property, and employment litigation in the financial, energy and other sectors. His courtroom experience has earned him some of the most high-profile verdicts in Texas and the U.S. on matters involving breach of contract, fraud, theft of trade secrets, partnership disputes, employment discrimination, and breach of fiduciary duty.","pubDate":"Oct 3, 2016","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-honored-in-2017-edition-of-benchmark-litigation","title":"Firm Earns Top 10 Litigation Boutiques Recognition","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Litigation Boutiques by Benchmark Litigation. LPCH congratulates the following attorneys on being recognized as 2017 Litigation Stars – Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, and Michael K. Hurst, and the following attorneys for being recognized as 2017 Litigation Future Stars – Chris Akin, David Coale, and Chris Schwegmann. Founding partner, Mike Lynn has been named 2017 Top 100 Trial Lawyer by Benchmark Litigation.","pubDate":"Oct 2, 2016","source":"Benchmark Litigation"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/david-coale-speaks-at-smu-podius-debate","title":"David Coale Speaks at SMU Podius Debate","description":"Southern Methodist University invited Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst partner, and former national college debate champion, David Coale to speak at the inaugural Podius Debate on September 29, 2016. Podius, the largest funder of debate programs in America, has begun a nationwide series of public debates to show that controversial issues can be argued in a professional and respectful way. The topic was: Affirmative Action; Policies Harm Those They Intend to Help. A video of the entire debate will be available soon on the Podius website.","pubDate":"Sep 29, 2016","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/leases-indecision-and-the-bible-what-we-learned-at-mondays-love-field-gate-hearing","title":"Leases, indecision and the Bible: What we learned at Monday's Love Field gate hearing","description":"Lawyers for Southwest and Delta airlines were peppered with questions Monday by a panel of three federal judges in Houston in the ongoing dispute over who has the right to use the limited airport gate space at Dallas Love Field. The hearing didn't result in an immediate ruling, but Southwest did walk away with some positive momentum after losing the last round of the legal battle in January. That's when a federal district court judge sided with Delta in allowing the Atlanta-based airline to continue operating out of the city-owned airport while the case is litigated.","pubDate":"Sep 25, 2016","source":"The Dallas Morning News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-congratulates-seven-texas-super-lawyers-1","title":"Seven Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Recognition","description":"Congratulations to seven Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst partners on their recent recognition as 2016 Texas Super Lawyers: Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, Michael K. Hurst, Chris Akin, David Coale, Jason Dennis, and Chris Schwegmann.","pubDate":"Sep 5, 2016","source":"Super Lawyers"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/state-of-texas-legal-market-litigation-trends","title":"State of Texas Legal Market: Litigation Trends","description":"Litigation in the Texas energy sector has increased substantially as a result of the drop in oil prices. Cases related to unconventional oil and gas litigation in Texas have risen approximately 180 percent since 2014. Many producers that expanded operations in previous years while enjoying easy access to capital now struggle to carry holdings that were never intended to withstand a lower-price environment. As prices plunged, producers sought to manage liability and risk. Texas lawyers assisted by advising clients faced with inevitable disputes involving contractors, insurers, lenders, partners, and employees. Trends in Texas oil and gas litigation reflect a market reality where all participants are forced to embrace “lower for longer” pricing.","pubDate":"Aug 30, 2016","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-secures-crucial-win-on-appeal-for-mannatech-inc","title":"Crucial Win Secured on Appeal for Mannatech, Inc.","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst is proud to announce that it recently secured a crucial win on appeal for its client Mannatech, Inc. In argument before the Federal Circuit, LPCH successfully defended the trial court’s judgment of infringement against Wellness Quest, LLC and Harley Reginald McDaniel on two of Mannatech’s patents securing its proprietary dietary supplements.","pubDate":"Aug 12, 2016","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lpch-partner-jonathan-r-childers-honored-as-2016-lawyer-on-the-rise","title":"Jonathan Childers Honored as Lawyer on the Rise","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox Hurst, LLP congratulates partner Jonathan R. Childers on being recognized as one of the Texas Lawyer 2016 Lawyers on the Rise. Texas Lawyer selected 20 honorees from over 100 nominations of attorneys under 40 for this year's award. Winners have demonstrated that they are top contributors to the practice of law and their communities. Click here to view the complete list.","pubDate":"Jul 15, 2016","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-awards-2016-judge-barefoot-sanders-law-magnet-scholarship","title":"2016 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Scholars Announced","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP, granted the 2016 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet scholarship to two high school seniors. The Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet was established in 1977 with a mission to prepare students for careers in law, government and law enforcement. Recipients must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university for the upcoming academic year, have a minimum grade point average of 3.3, and demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and an intent to pursue a career in the legal field. The Law Magnet itself has received the Texas Education Agency's "Exemplary” rating for each of the past four years, and was nominated as a High Performing National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.","pubDate":"Jul 13, 2016","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/dayls-trial-skills-boot-camp","title":"DAYL's Trial Skills Boot Camp","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst partner David Coale recently participated as a panelist at the Dallas Association of Young Lawyer’s Trial Skills Boot Camp. The camp included seminars and demonstrations regarding voir dire, cross examination, pretrial conference, jury charge conference, and closing arguments. Accompanied by Justice Ada Brown, Justice Molly Francis, Justice Bill Whitehill, and Chad Baruch, Coale performed a mock argument before an appellate court.","pubDate":"Jul 1, 2016","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/united-way-of-metropolitan-dallas-honors-lpch-partner-liz-ryan","title":"United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Honors Liz Ryan","description":"The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas celebrated the success of its 2015-2016 campaign last week by honoring its dedicated volunteers and supporters. Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst partner Liz Ryan received the Emerging Leader Award for her work on the Women of Tocqueville Steering Committee and the United Way Advocacy Committee, as well as for inspiring others to give, advocate, and volunteer. The firm salutes her service to the North Texas community. Click here to learn more about the United Way's 2015-2016 success and its ‘Silence the Growl’ campaign to end summer hunger for kids in North Texas.","pubDate":"Jun 16, 2016","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/8th-circuit-judicial-conference-2016","title":"8th Circuit Judicial Conference 2016","description":"Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst associate Jervonne Newsome recently attended the 8th Circuit Judicial Conference in Rogers, Arkansas, to discuss clerking and collaborative models for creating inclusive opportunities. Newsome, joined by Honorable D. Price Marshall Jr., Honorable Lavenski Smith, Niki Cung, and Honorable Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger, offered solutions to issues of race and gender inequality within the legal sphere.","pubDate":"Jun 6, 2016","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-ranked-in-2016-chambers-usa-guide","title":"Ranked Band 2","description":"Chambers and Partners has published its 2016 Chambers USA Guide of America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst has been awarded a Band 2 firm ranking in the category of Litigation: General Commercial - Texas. Partners Mike Lynn, and Eric Pinker have been individually recognized in the Litigation - Texas practice area. Click here to view the complete guide.","pubDate":"May 27, 2016","source":"Chambers and Partners"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-recently-awarded-15-verdict-in-the-nation","title":"#15 Verdict in the Nation","description":"We are pleased to be included in The National Law Journal’s Top 100 Verdicts 2015 for L.W. Hunt Resources et al. v. Thunderbird Oil & Gas et. al. Our clients, L.W. Hunt Resources and Richard Raughton, pursued claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud regarding an oil and gas business relationship, showing defendants self-dealt, cut their partners out of a deal, and stole the opportunity for themselves.","pubDate":"May 10, 2016","source":"National Law Journal"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/sympathy-for-the-plaintiff-5th-circuit-relaxing-twombly-pleading-standards","title":"Sympathy for the Plaintiff: 5th Circuit Relaxing Twombly Pleading Standards?","description":"The Fifth Circuit recently reversed the dismissal on the pleadings of a products liability claim, noting the difficulties faced by plaintiffs who lack access to critical information in the defendants’ files. At least one other recent opinion voiced a similar concern in a Sarbanes-Oxley case.","pubDate":"May 3, 2016","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-congratulates-six-d-magazine-best-lawyers-1","title":"Best Lawyers in Dallas","description":"Congratulations to six Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst attorneys on their recent recognition as 2016 D Magazine Best Lawyers: David Coale, Alan Dabdoub, Michael K. Hurst, Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, and Chris Schwegmann.","pubDate":"May 3, 2016","source":"D Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/introducing-lynn-pinker-cox-hurst","title":"Introducing Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst","description":"On behalf of the firm, we would like to thank each and every one of you for your support and friendship. With your help, we have accomplished many amazing things over the last 20 years. The highlights include Texas Trial Firm of the Year, a $535 million judgment, and winning The National Law Journal’s Defense Win of the Year (twice, which we believe has been done only by our firm).","pubDate":"Apr 27, 2016","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/new-motions-filed-in-tony-romos-lawsuit-against-nfl-for-event-cancellation","title":"New Motions Filed in Tony Romo's Lawsuit Against NFL for Event Cancellation","description":"The attorneys suing the NFL stopped by the FOX 4 studios to comment on the suit. Click here to watch LPCH's Michael K. Hurst and Julie Pettit of The Pettit Law Firm discuss the case.","pubDate":"Apr 21, 2016","source":"Fox 4"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/keller-isd-loses-challenge-to-1m-verdict-involving-special-needs-student","title":"Keller ISD Loses Challenge to $1M Verdict Involving Special-Needs Student","description":"LPCH's Michael K. Hurst and A. Shonn Brown, The Rideau family attorneys, stopped by the FOX 4 studios to talk about the civil rights case. Click here to watch the video.","pubDate":"Apr 21, 2016","source":"Fox 4"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/fifth-circuit-clarifies-standards-for-standing-and-ratification","title":"Fifth Circuit Clarifies Standards for Standing and Ratification","description":"A federal appeals court, in a strongly worded decision that favors plaintiffs in civil lawsuits, reinstated on Tuesday a million-dollar jury verdict for a severely disabled Keller Independent School District student who had been abused by a former special education teacher.","pubDate":"Apr 6, 2016","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/5-areas-bucking-the-slowdown-in-litigation","title":"5 Areas Bucking the Slowdown in Litigation","description":"While some firms have taken a hit recently from a litigation slowdown in core practice areas and an overall drop in civil filings over the last year, there are nevertheless several industries bucking that trend.","pubDate":"Apr 1, 2016","source":"Law360"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-congratulates-seven-texas-rising-stars-2","title":"Seven Attorneys Earn Texas Rising Stars Recognition","description":"

Congratulations to seven Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst attorneys on their recent recognition as 2016 Texas Rising Stars: Jonathan R. Childers, Andrés Correa, Sam Hardy, Kent Krabill, Chris Patton, Elizabeth Ryan, and Joshua Sandler.

","pubDate":"Mar 23, 2016","source":"Super Lawyers"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-pinker-cox-hurst-announces-new-partner-elizabeth-ryan","title":"Elizabeth Ryan Named Partner","description":"Congratulations to Elizabeth Ryan, the newest partner at Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst. Liz has been an associate with LPCH for the past seven years and has achieved multiple trial victories in both state and federal court, including a record-setting multimillion-dollar Internet defamation verdict. She represents large corporations, small businesses, and individuals as both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of legal disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, and intentional tort cases. Liz’s peers have recognized her work, honoring her as a “Super Lawyer - Rising Star” in business litigation from 2014 - 2016.","pubDate":"Mar 7, 2016","source":"Firm News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/joshua-m-sandler-presents-to-the-north-dallas-bar-association","title":"Joshua M. Sandler Presents to the North Dallas Bar Association","description":"Joshua M. Sandler spoke to the North Dallas Bar Association about the business implications of negative social media and the applicability of the Anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuits against public participation) statute.","pubDate":"Feb 9, 2016","source":"Dallas Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/an-unstoppable-combination-lynn-pinker-cox-becomes-lynn-pinker-cox-hurst","title":"An Unstoppable Combination: Lynn Pinker & Cox becomes Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst","description":"With the addition of partner Michael K. Hurst, Dallas-based civil litigation boutique, Lynn Pinker & Cox, is now Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst. The firm also welcomes A. Shonn Brown and Jonathan Childers as partners, John Guild as senior counsel, and Joshua Sandler, Michael Kalis and Christina Mullen as associates.","pubDate":"Feb 6, 2016","source":"Firm News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/founding-partner-mike-lynn-featured-in-attorney-at-law-magazine","title":"Mike Lynn Featured as Attorney of the Month","description":"

Attorney at Law Magazine named Founding Partner Mike Lynn Attorney of the Month. Click here to read the full article, Mike Lynn Encouraging the Freedom to Fail by Dan Baldwin.

","pubDate":"Jan 22, 2016","source":"Attorney at Law Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/federal-litigation-in-the-fifth-circuit-in-the-new-year","title":"Federal Litigation in the Fifth Circuit in the New Year","description":"The vibrant Texas economy drives business disputes into federal court and ultimately, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. This article identifies ten recent cases from the Fifth Circuit that will likely influence commercial litigation in the year ahead. The specific areas of law include forum selection, federal jurisdiction over class actions, arbitration, civil procedure, and the substantive fields of antitrust and trademark.","pubDate":"Jan 14, 2016","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/the-sherman-act-lives-5th-circuit-affirms-150-million-antitrust-conspiracy-judgment","title":"The Sherman Act Lives: 5th Circuit Affirms $150 Million Antitrust Conspiracy Judgment","description":"Abandoning its reputation as a skeptic of antitrust claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a $150 million judgment in MM Steel, L.P. v. JSW Steel (USA) Inc., a hard-fought battle among steel distributors on the Texas Gulf Coast. No. 14-20267 (Nov. 25, 2015).","pubDate":"Nov 29, 2015","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-named-top-50-lion-of-the-texas-bar","title":"Mike Lynn Named Top 50 Lion of the Texas Bar","description":"Mike Lynn said he learned by example to “think out of the box.” His late mother, once Arlington’s mayor pro tem, helped integrate schools and parks. His father, a prolific inventor at Bell Helicopter, is credited with the research and engineering for the world’s fastest helicopter.","pubDate":"Nov 3, 2015","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/pipeline-giants-take-battle-to-courts","title":"Pipeline Giants Take Battle to Courts","description":"Any day now, three judges on the state appeals court in Dallas are expected to be secretly selected to review a case that legal experts say could be the biggest and most important business dispute between two Texas companies since Pennzoil clobbered Texaco in the mid-1980s for $10 billion.","pubDate":"Oct 30, 2015","source":"Dallas Morning News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/5th-circuit-no-class-action-about-multi-level-marketing-program","title":"5th Circuit: No Class Action About Multi-Level Marketing Program","description":"Can victims of a claimed pyramid scheme, in the context of a large multi-level marketing program, bring a class action? A Fifth Circuit panel recently said “no” in Torres v. S.G.E. Management, No. 14-20128 (Oct. 16, 2015). Judge E. Grady Jolly wrote the majority opinion, joined by Judge Edith Brown Clement, while Judge Jacques Wiener dissented.","pubDate":"Oct 21, 2015","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/2016-benchmark-litigation-star-awards","title":"2016 Benchmark Litigation Star Awards","description":"

Congratulations to our 2016 Benchmark Litigation award winners; Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, David Coale, Chris Schwegmann, and Chris Akin!

","pubDate":"Sep 28, 2015","source":"Benchmark Litigation"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/southwest-airlines-delta-debate-cash-payment-of-airport-gates-in-court-hearing","title":"Southwest Airlines, Delta Debate Cash Payment of Airport Gates in Court Hearing","description":"Cash payment for airport gates — and specifically gates at Love Field — emerged on Monday as a key bone of contention between the two airlines on the first day of their federal court hearing about whether Delta should continue flying at the city-owned airport.","pubDate":"Sep 28, 2015","source":"Dallas Morning News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-wins-denial-of-class-certification-for-samsung","title":"Firm Wins Denial of Class Certification for Samsung","description":"Alan Dabdoub, John Volney and Jeff Tillotson prevailed in obtaining denial of plaintiffs' motion for class certification for Samsung on allegations against its Galaxy S smartphone.","pubDate":"Sep 28, 2015","source":"Reuters"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/if-it-quacks-like-a-duck","title":"If It Quacks Like a Duck...","description":"THE DUCKS, THE GRINCH AND THE BEATLES: They each have a connection, of sorts, with Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox. The Dallas boutique litigation firm, which has taken on Lance Armstrong, defended Visa, and racked up an impressive string of multimillion-dollar victories in its 22 years, won the largest verdict of 2014 in Texas. At $319 million, it was the third-largest in the nation. The total judgment was for $535 million.","pubDate":"Sep 21, 2015","source":"Super Lawyers"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/founding-partner-mike-lynn-returns-from-the-appalachian-trail","title":"Mike Lynn Returns from the Appalachian Trail","description":"Last year, Mike Lynn won the biggest feat in his career and, possibly, the biggest in North Texas courtroom history: a $535 million jury verdict for client Energy Transfer Partners. And now, over a year later, Lynn has accomplished an equally impressive – though much more physically taxing – milestone: a 700-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. Lynn returned to his practice at Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox last week, about a month after his June 28 homecoming from the three-month hike, which took him through the Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, New Hampshire and Maine segments of the trail.","pubDate":"Aug 13, 2015","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-authors-tipping-the-turtle-the-art-of-effective-cross-examination","title":"Tipping The Turtle - The Art of Effective Cross-Examination","description":"Mike Lynn recently published a whitepaper covering the importance and art of cross-examination in trial claiming it is "the most difficult skill of a trial lawyer" and "probably the last one mastered if it is mastered at all."","pubDate":"Aug 12, 2015","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-team-members-receive-d-magazine-best-lawyers-and-super-lawyers-rising-stars-honors","title":"Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars","description":"D Magazine has recognized David Coale, Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, and Chris Schwegmann in its 2015 Best Lawyers line up. Additionally, Super Lawyers® has named Kent Krabill, Chris Patton, and Elizabeth Ryan as “Rising Stars” as seen in Texas Monthly magazine.","pubDate":"May 6, 2015","source":"D Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/love-in-law-two-legendary-lawyer-couples-talk-life-and-love","title":"Love in Law: Two Legendary Lawyer Couples Talk Life and Love","description":"Judge Barbara Lynn and Mike Lynn, who married in 1973, met at the University of Virginia, where their friendship and romance grew at Friday night meetings of the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society.","pubDate":"Feb 16, 2015","source":"Texas Lawyer"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lance-armstrong-must-pay-10-million-to-sca-promotions","title":"Lance Armstrong Must Pay $10 Million to SCA Promotions","description":"Lance Armstrong must pay a prize-insurer $10 million as punishment for lying under oath about doping, according to an arbitration award decision filed in a Texas state court. The decision represents a blow for the former pro cyclist who is fighting a couple of legal battles that could strip him of many millions of dollars.","pubDate":"Feb 16, 2015","source":"Wall Street Journal"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/north-texas-leads-way-with-big-ticket-verdicts","title":"North Texas Leads Way with Big-Ticket Verdicts","description":"Last March, a state court jury in Dallas delivered a whopping $319 million verdict in a high-profile pipeline dispute — the largest award in Texas in 2014 — stunning the oil and gas industry and turning the heads of attorneys and executives who follow partnership law.","pubDate":"Jan 23, 2015","source":"Dallas Business Journal"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/winning-litigators-tell-what-they-learned-in-2014","title":"Winning Litigators Tell What They Learned in 2014","description":"Mike Lynn, a partner at Dallas' Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, won a $535 million final judgment in July in a Dallas court for his corporate clients Houston-based Energy Transfer Partners and Energy Transfer Fuels.","pubDate":"Dec 15, 2014","source":"LAW.COM"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-represents-founder-of-west-texas-manufacturer-seeking-50-million","title":"Firm Represents Founder of West Texas Manufacturer Seeking $50 Million","description":"El Paso entrepreneur Jerry Rubin has accused the hair-care consumer products company he founded 45 years ago and its board of fraudulently and deceitfully forcing him out as chief executive. In a 22-page lawsuit filed in Dallas, Rubin claimed El Paso-based Helen of Troy Ltd. made and then broke promises about his employment that cost him his job earlier this year.","pubDate":"Dec 12, 2014","source":"The Dallas Morning News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/texas-court-answers-1000-a-m-means-1000-a-m-by-david-coale-of-ltpc","title":"Texas Court Answers: 10:00 a.m. Means 10:00 a.m.","description":"In somewhat quirky language, the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure establish the deadline to answer a lawsuit: “on or before 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of twenty days after the date of service.” Despite the specific time stated in the Rules, attorneys often calendar only the answer day, reasoning that a default judgment is unlikely in the space of a few hours.","pubDate":"Sep 25, 2014","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/judge-orders-enterprise-products-partners-to-pay-535-8m-in-pipeline-dispute","title":"Judge Orders Enterprise Products Partners to Pay $535.8M in Pipeline Dispute","description":"Houston-based Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE: EPD) has been ordered to pay $535.8 million to Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners in a pipeline dispute, the Houston Chronicle reports. ETP had sued Enterprise and Enbridge Inc. (NYSE: ENB) of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, alleging that they conspired to cut ETP out of a deal to jointly build a pipeline from Cushing, Oklahoma, to the Gulf Coast.","pubDate":"Jul 30, 2014","source":"The Houston Chronicle"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/dallas-judge-awards-etp-500-million-in-enterprise-partnership-dispute","title":"Dallas Judge Awards ETP $500 Million in Enterprise Partnership Dispute","description":"A Texas judge has awarded Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners nearly a half-a-billion dollars in damages in a dispute with a Houston pipeline company over an attempted partnership that went awry. State District Judge Emily Tobolowsky notified lawyers for the two oil and gas pipeline conglomerates late Wednesday that she was ordering Enterprise Products Partners to pay ETP about $500 million in damages and interests.","pubDate":"Jul 23, 2014","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/ltpc-named-a-top-litigation-firm-in-texas-by-chambers-partners","title":"Ranked Band 2","description":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP, is pleased to announce its recent honor of being included in the Chambers & Partners 2014 USA Guide to Leading Lawyers (General Commercial Litigation). Chambers & Partners recognized LTPC as one of the top ten commercial litigation firms in Texas, designating the Firm as a "Band 2” firm.","pubDate":"Jun 1, 2014","source":"Chambers and Partners"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-awards-2014-judge-barefoot-sanders-law-magnet-scholarship","title":"2014 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Scholars Announced","description":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP, granted the 2014 Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet scholarship to four high school seniors. The Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet was established in 1977 with a mission to prepare students for careers in law, government, and law enforcement. Recipients must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university for the upcoming academic year, have a minimum grade point average of 3.3, and demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and an intent to pursue a career in the legal field. The Law Magnet itself has received the Texas Education Agency's "Exemplary” rating for each of the past four years, and, in 2012, was nominated as a High Performing National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.","pubDate":"May 27, 2014","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/d-magazine-names-best-lawyers-in-dallas","title":"Best Lawyers in Dallas","description":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox is pleased to congratulate Mike Lynn and David Coale on being selected as D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas” for 2014. Mike Lynn was named among the best in Dallas in the area of Business/Commercial Litigation. David Coale was named among the best in the area of Appellate.","pubDate":"May 7, 2014","source":"D Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/the-judge-and-the-advocate-meet-the-lynns","title":"The Judge and the Advocate: Meet the Lynns","description":"As a Dallas County jury read its verdict in March, Mike Lynn pulled his iPhone from his coat pocket and sent one email. “We won. $319 million." A few blocks away, U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn was on the bench in the middle of her own trial when the message arrived. “I wanted to be there in court with Mike when he won such a huge victory for his client,” she says.","pubDate":"Apr 23, 2014","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/etp-demands-915-million-from-enterprise","title":"ETP Demands $915 Million from Enterprise","description":"Energy Transfer Partners is asking a judge to award it $914.6 million for damages it suffered over an alleged joint venture with Houston-based Enterprise Products Partners that failed in 2011.","pubDate":"Apr 22, 2014","source":"The Texas Lawbook"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/victorious-jury-ruling-returned-for-breach-of-binding-obligation-for-mike-lynn-and-chris-akin","title":"Victorious Jury Ruling Returned for Breach of Binding Obligation","description":"In a landmark verdict, a Dallas jury on Tuesday awarded LTPC’s client the largest jury verdict in the history of Dallas County, finding that Defendant Enterprise breached its fiduciary duties to its partner, Energy Transfer Partners.","pubDate":"Mar 3, 2014","source":"Dallas Morning News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/enterprise-products-loses-319-million-pipeline-verdict","title":"Enterprise Products Loses $319 Million Pipeline Verdict","description":"Energy Transfer Partners LP (ETP), a Dallas pipeline builder, was awarded $319 million by a Texas jury that found Enterprise Products Partners LP wrongfully dropped it from plans for an oil conduit to compete with the Keystone XL project’s southern leg.","pubDate":"Mar 3, 2014","source":"Bloomberg"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/eric-pinker-named-top-100-texas-super-lawyers","title":"Eric Pinker Named Top 100 Texas Super Lawyer","description":"LTPC is pleased to announce Eric Pinker has been named Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers® 2013 and Top 100 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers® 2013 (as seen in Texas Monthly magazine).","pubDate":"Oct 17, 2013","source":"Texas Monthly"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/a-decade-of-excellence-four-ltpc-lawyers-recognized-as-2013-texas-super-lawyers","title":"Four Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Recognition","description":"Four LTPC attorneys were recognized as 2013 Super Lawyers® (as seen in Texas Monthly magazine). LTPC partners Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, David Coale, and Chris Schwegmann share the distinction of having been recognized as Super Lawyers® for 10 consecutive years. In addition, Chris Schwegmann has for the first time been recognized as a Super Lawyer.®","pubDate":"Oct 10, 2013","source":"Texas Monthly"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-llp-celebrates-20th-anniversary","title":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP Celebrates 20th Anniversary","description":"After a heated discussion with his economics professor at the University of Virginia, Michael P. Lynn knew litigation was a challenge he wanted to pursue. Twenty years ago, Lynn accepted this challenge when he established Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP, and founded a firm "focused on building a commercial...","pubDate":"Oct 8, 2013","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jason-dennis-kent-krabill-and-christopher-schwegmann-named-2013-texas-rising-stars-by-texas-lawyer","title":"Three Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Rising Stars Recognition","description":"Congratulations to Jason Dennis, Kent Krabill, and Christopher Schwegmann for their recent recognition as 2013 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars in Law & Politics Magazine (as seen in Texas Monthly magazine). "We are delighted but not at all surprised to continually have our attorneys honored on such award lists like Texas Monthly's Rising Stars," said Eric Pinker, founding partner. "We recruit excellent talent and develop them into elite trial lawyers.”","pubDate":"Sep 30, 2013","source":"Texas Monthly"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-llp-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-commercial-litigation-firms-in-texas-by-chambers-and-partners","title":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP Recognized as One of the Top Commercial Litigation Firms in Texas by Chambers and Partners","description":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP, is pleased to announce its recent honor of being included in the Chambers and Partners 2013 USA Guide to Leading Lawyers (General Commercial Litigation). Chambers & Partners recognized LTPC as one of the top ten commercial litigation firms in Texas, designating the Firm as...","pubDate":"Sep 13, 2013","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-establishes-judge-barefoot-sanders-law-magnet-scholarship-fund","title":"Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet Scholarship Fund Established","description":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP announced today that it has established a scholarship fund to assist outstanding high school seniors at the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet who plan to continue their education in the legal field. The scholarship is being established as part of Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox's twentieth anniversary.","pubDate":"May 9, 2013","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-honored-with-benchmark-litigation-listings","title":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox Honored with Benchmark Litigation Listings","description":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP is pleased to announce that LTPC and one of its partners have been recognized in the sixth edition of Benchmark Litigation, the definitive guide to America's leading litigation law firms and attorneys.","pubDate":"Nov 19, 2012","source":"Benchmark Litigation"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/four-ltpc-attorneys-recognized-as-2012-super-lawyers","title":"Four Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Recognition","description":"Four LTPC attorneys were recognized as 2012 Super Lawyers® (as seen in Texas Monthly magazine), two of whom were also recognized in the list of the Top 100 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers 2012 (Mike Lynn and Eric Pinker) and one of whom was recognized as one of the Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers 2012 (Eric Pinker). LTPC partners Mike Lynn, Eric Pinker, and David Coale share the distinction of having been recognized as Super Lawyers® for 10 consecutive years. Additionally, LTPC associate Kent Krabill was recognized as a Super Lawyers® 2012 "Rising Star.”","pubDate":"Jun 22, 2012","source":"Texas Monthly"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/eric-w-pinker-named-fellow-of-litigation-counsel-of-america","title":"Eric W. Pinker Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America","description":"Dallas attorney Eric W. Pinker, managing partner of the law firm Lynn Tillotson Pinker& Cox, LLP, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Eric received both his undergraduate degree in Plan II, and his Juris Doctor, from The University of Texas at Austin. Board certified...","pubDate":"Jan 26, 2012","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-llp-congratulates-attorney-alan-dabdoub-on-labor-and-employment-board-certification","title":"Alan Dabdoub Designated Labor and Employment Board Certification","description":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP (LTPC) is pleased to announce that attorney Alan Dabdoub has been designated Board Certified in the area of Labor and Employment by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.","pubDate":"Jan 11, 2012","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-llp-named-to-the-shortlist-for-the-inaugural-benchmark-litigation-annual-awards-south","title":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP Named to the Shortlist for the Inaugural Benchmark Litigation Annual Awards - South","description":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm has been named to the shortlist for the inaugural Benchmark Litigation Annual Awards – South. LTPC was nominated as one of only five Firms of the Year in Texas within the state category. This is a tremendous...","pubDate":"Jan 5, 2012","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-announces-new-partner-christopher-akin","title":"Firm Announces New Partner Christopher Akin","description":"

Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP is pleased to announce that Christopher Akin has been named a partner with the Firm.

Mr. Akin has 16 years of litigation experience that includes a unique combination of significant plaintiff-side contingency fee engagements and high-profile defense engagements in the areas of directors' and officers' liability lawsuits, securities litigation, and complex oil and gas disputes.

","pubDate":"Jul 1, 2011","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-llp-recognized-as-one-of-the-top-10-commercial-litigation-firms-in-texas-by-chambers-and-partners","title":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP Recognized as One of the Top 10 Commercial Litigation Firms in Texas by Chambers and Partners","description":"

Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP, is pleased to announce its recent honor of being included in the Chambers and Partners 2011 USA Guide to Leading Lawyers (General Commercial Litigation). Chambers & Partners recognized LTPC as one of the top ten commercial litigation firms in Texas, designating the Firm as a "Band 2” firm, among such company as well-known national firms and local mainstays.

","pubDate":"Jun 10, 2011","source":"Chambers and Partners"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-to-speak-to-dayl-on-alternative-fee-agreements","title":"Mike Lynn to Speak to DAYL on Alternative Fee Agreements","description":"

Clients are actively seeking new models to replace or supplement the traditional hourly fee model. These agreements can be good for the client and for the lawyer but they also can present surprising and challenging problems. Mike will address these challenges and how to deal with them. Mike has consistently been recognized as one of the top litigators in Texas and has previously twice been awarded the National Law Journal's yearly "Top Defense Win."

","pubDate":"Jan 12, 2011","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/ltpc-awarded-honor-in-chambers-partners-usa-guide-to-leading-lawyers","title":"Firm Awarded Honor In Chambers & Partners USA Guide to Leading Lawyers","description":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP, is pleased to announce its recent honor of being included in the Chambers and Partners 2010 USA Guide to Leading Lawyers (General Commercial Litigation). Chambers & Partners recognized LTPC as one of the top ten commercial litigation firms in Texas, describing the firm as "one of the best in Dallas.” Sources are quoted as saying, "The team has an extremely effective ‘tactical strike' approach. It has an impressive number of strong litigators.”","pubDate":"Jun 15, 2010","source":"Chambers & Partners"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/nexbank-orix-fight-finally-ends-ltpc-client-victorious","title":"NexBank, ORIX Fight Finally Ends","description":"

A $50 million loan went bad in 2006. Four years later, a Dallas court ruled on the fight between the lenders.

Such are the complications in syndication and participation loans, many of which are on the verge of going bad and leading up to long court battles, says a former bank regulator.

","pubDate":"Jun 11, 2010","source":"Dallas Business Journal"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mannatech-and-eric-pinker-appear-in-dallas-business-journal","title":"Mannatech and Eric Pinker Appear in Dallas Business Journal","description":"

Mannatech boasting a string of courthouse wins protecting its products and successfully growing the company to $289.7 million in 2009 sales.

","pubDate":"May 14, 2010","source":"Dallas Business Journal"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/victorious-jury-ruling-returned-for-breach-of-contract-dispute-for-eric-pinker-and-liz-mcelroy","title":"Victorious Jury Ruling Returned for Breach of Contract Dispute","description":"

A New York based company, Broadview Networks has been found to have breached a series of contracts with HQ Global Workplaces related to more than 20 business centers located throughout the country. HQ Global Workplaces was represented by Eric W. Pinker and Elizabeth McElroy of Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP.

","pubDate":"Apr 20, 2010","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/jason-dennis-wins-multi-million-dollar-verdict-in-arbitration","title":"Jason Dennis Wins Multi-Million Dollar Verdict in Arbitration","description":"Washington, D.C.-based construction media company Hanley-Wood has been ordered to pay $2.9 million in salaries, bonuses, interest, and fees in a contract dispute with two former company executives from Southlake, Texas.","pubDate":"Apr 7, 2010","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/four-ltpc-attorneys-named-to-2010-rising-star-award-list","title":"Four Attorneys Recognized as 2010 Rising Stars","description":"

Four attorneys have been named to the 2010 "Rising Stars” rankings in Law & Politics Magazine (as seen in Texas Monthly) to hit newsstands this month. Among those honored are Jason Dennis, Kent Krabill, Chris Schwegmann, and John Volney. "We are delighted but not at all surprised to continually have our attorneys honored on such award lists like Texas Monthly's ‘Rising Stars,' said Mike Lynn, founding partner. "We have the best and deepest team and therefore pound for pound the best trial boutique in Texas.”

","pubDate":"Apr 4, 2010","source":"Law & Politics Magazine"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/eric-pinker-mark-turk-and-renee-strickland-validate-patent-infringment-on-behalf-of-mannatech-inc","title":"Eric Pinker and Mark Turk Validate Patent Infringment on Behalf of Mannatech, Inc.","description":"

Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX - News), a global pioneer in the development of high-quality health, weight and fitness and skin care solutions based on nutritional science, obtained a Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction in its lawsuit against Techmedica Health (Techmedica), and Ionx Holdings (Ionx) prohibiting them from the manufacture, use or sale of products infringing Mannatech's patents and requiring them to pay Mannatech $250,000 in damages.

","pubDate":"Jan 13, 2010","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-successfully-representing-al-hill-jr-in-hunt-family-case","title":"Mike Lynn Successfully Representing Al Hill, Jr. in Hunt Family Case","description":"

The bitter battle between Al Hill Jr. and his son, Al Hill III, members of one of Dallas' wealthiest oil families, showed no sign of waning during a recent jury trial.

The victory in that case, one of a dozen or so pending cases related to the ongoing family feud, went to the elder Hill in a unanimous jury verdict to be finalized at the end of the month.

","pubDate":"Oct 12, 2009","source":"Dallas Morning News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-and-jeff-tillotson-honored-with-benchmark-litigation-listing","title":"Mike Lynn Honored with Benchmark Litigation Listing","description":"

To read the entry in Benchmark Litigation 2009 edition highlighting LTPC as a "strong litigation firm with a good heart" and honoring the law practice of Mike Lynn here.

","pubDate":"Oct 1, 2009","source":"Benchmark Litigation"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/eric-pinker-honored-with-best-lawyers-in-america-listing","title":"Eric Pinker Honored with Best Lawyers in America Listing","description":"Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP is pleased to announce the inclusion of Eric Pinker in the Best Lawyers® in America directory. This is the second time Eric Pinker has been included in the Best Lawyers list. Founding partner Mike Lynn stated, “We are very proud of the attorneys at Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox and the recognition we have received from our peers in the legal community. To receive this kind of acknowledgment is a testament to the success we've had in solving our clients' problems.”","pubDate":"Aug 18, 2009","source":"Best Lawyers in America"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tilloston-pinker-cox-representing-sammy-davis-jr-s-widow-in-movie-lawsuit","title":"Firm Represents Sammy Davis Jr.'s Widow in Movie Lawsuit","description":"

Altovise Davis, the widow of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., called on Mike Lynn and Lynn Tillotson & Pinker when she discovered that her business partners were interfering with negotiations for a major motion picture about the life of her late husband. The Dallas Morning News and the Associated Press published stories about the case, which is pending in Dallas federal court.

","pubDate":"Jun 18, 2009","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/ltpc-gains-significant-recognition-with-chambers-partners-listing","title":"Firm Gains Significant Recognition with Chambers & Partners Listing","description":"

Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP, is pleased to announce its recent honor of being included in the Chambers & Partners 2009 USA Guide to Leading Lawyers (General Commercial Litigation). The listing includes a brief summary of the firm's reputation among clients and peers as well as a highlight of partner Mike Lynn. “The Chamber's intensive, continuous research identifies the world's leading lawyers and law firms – those which perform best according to the criteria most valued by clients. No lawyer can buy their way into our rankings says Chambers. This is a great moment for our firm,” stated founding partner, Mike Lynn.

","pubDate":"Jun 18, 2009","source":"Chambers & Partners"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-recognized-as-top-dallas-defender-by-dallas-business-journal","title":"Mike Lynn Recognized as Top Dallas Defender","description":"As seen in the May 22nd issue of The Dallas Business Journal, Mike Lynn has been named a top Dallas litigator on the annual "Defenders” list. "‘The Defenders' list is a distinguished group of commercial litigators, we are extremely proud of Mike and his recent achievement,” said partner Eric Pinker.","pubDate":"May 22, 2009","source":"Dallas Business Journal"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/eric-pinker-to-join-texas-lawyer-ip-roundtable-discussion","title":"Eric Pinker to Join Texas Lawyer IP Roundtable Discussion","description":"

Eric Pinker of Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP will speak at the Texas Lawyer Intellectual Property Roundtable held Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Belo Mansion in downtown Dallas. Topics discussed will include issues revolving around intellectual property, trade marks and trade secrets.

","pubDate":"Mar 5, 2009","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/large-win-for-orix","title":"Large Win for ORIX","description":"

On February 6, 2009 a federal jury returned a 12.5 million dollar verdict for ORIX Capital Markets LLC (“ORIX”) in the first major commercial internet defamation cases tried to verdict in Texas and one of the few tried to verdict in the United States. The suit was originally brought by one of the defendants as an attempted class action securities case, but all of those claims were dismissed on summary judgment.

","pubDate":"Feb 10, 2009","source":null},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/ltpc-announces-new-partner-christopher-j-schwegmann","title":"Firm Announces New Partner: Christopher J. Schwegmann","description":"

The nationally recognized trial firm Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP would like to congratulate Christopher J. Schwegmann for elevation to Partner.

Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP, the 15-year-old litigation boutique has been recognized twice by The National Law Journal for the "Defense Win of the Year.” Since its inception, the firm has recovered more than $300 million for clients and defeated at trial claims of more than $800 million.

","pubDate":"Jan 10, 2009","source":"FIRM NEWS"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/updated-mike-lynn-and-amanda-tyler-represent-al-hill-jr-in-high-profile-trust-and-rico-litigation","title":"Mike Lynn Represents Al Hill Jr. in High-Profile Trust and RICO Litigation","description":"

The high-profile firm of Bickel & Brewer was disqualified by a federal judge Friday from representing the great-grandson of oilman H.L. Hunt in his fight for a share of the multibillion-dollar family fortune. Judge Reed O'Connor ruled that Bickel & Brewer had formed an attorney-client relationship with Al G. Hill Jr. in another lawsuit and therefore was prohibited from representing his son, Al G. Hill III, in his battle against his father and other family members over control of two family trusts.

","pubDate":"Sep 5, 2008","source":"The Dallas Morning News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/firm-sues-mexican-consulate","title":"Firm Sues Mexican Consulate","description":"

A commercial real estate company is suing the Mexican Consulate in Dallas, alleging that it failed to pay for consulting services received in 2007.

A complaint filed on Monday before the U.S. District Court in Dallas states that Blake Box, president of a real estate firm, worked as a consultant for the Mexican Consulate throughout 2007, when it was in the process of finding a new and larger building for its offices.

","pubDate":"Jun 22, 2008","source":"Dallas Morning News"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/two-attorneys-from-lynn-tillotson-pinker-cox-llp-featured-in-super-lawyers-corporate-counsel-edition","title":"Two Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Recognition","description":"Two partners have once again earned recognition in a national publication based on their work for businesses and company executives. Firm attorneys Michael P. Lynn and Eric W. Pinker are featured among the nation's top business litigators in the 2008 Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition.","pubDate":"Apr 30, 2008","source":"Texas Monthly"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/mike-lynn-elected-to-american-bar-association-litigation-council","title":"Mike Lynn Elected to American Bar Association Litigation Council","description":"

Mike Lynn has been elected to the governing council of the American Bar Association's Litigation Section. Mr. Lynn will help establish policy and guide the 75,000-member Section of Litigation, the ABA's largest and most active group.

","pubDate":"Jan 23, 2008","source":"American Bar Association"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-tillotson-pinker-partners-among-americas-top-attorneys","title":"Partners Recognized as America's Top Attorneys","description":"Lawdragon, a quarterly print and online publication serving the legal community, has named Michael P. Lynn and Eric W. Pinker of Lynn Tillotson & Pinker, L.L.P., as two of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America.","pubDate":"Oct 20, 2007","source":"Lawdragon"},{"url":"https://www.lynnllp.com/headlines/lynn-recognized-by-dfw-airport-for-service-to-north-texas","title":"Mike Lynn Recognized by DFW Airport for Service to North Texas","description":"

Michael P. Lynn of Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox, LLP is recognized for his service to North Texas in crafting the local solution that became the basis for the Wright Amendment Reform Act of 2006.

","pubDate":"Nov 21, 2006","source":null}]

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