http://www.fulbright.com/news News from the International Law Firm of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. 30 http://www.fulbright.com/img/logos/logo_RSS.gif http://www.fulbright.com/news 144 48 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10748&site_id=286 In its first year of rating solicitors in London, Super Lawyers has selected seven Fulbright solicitors to include in the 2013 London Super Lawyers list and named four to the 2013 London Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers also featured three Fulbright solicitors in the London Top 100 and London Top 50 Women lists in the inaugural London edition. The lists were published in the London Super Lawyers Magazine, the Law Society Gazette and the Telegraph magazine. Super Lawyers is a rating service owned by Thomson Reuters. This year, the service selected solicitors from more... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:26:06 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10748&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10747&site_id=286 Super Lawyers selected five lawyers from Fulbright Denver office for inclusion in the 2013 Colorado Super Lawyers and 2013 Colorado Rising Stars lists. The lists were published in the Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine and are scheduled to run in the March 31, 2013 edition of The Denver Post. Super Lawyers is a rating service owned and operated by Thomson Reuters. The service annually selects lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selection is based on peer nominations and evaluations, as well as... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:26:34 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10747&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10746&site_id=286 Fulbright ranked among the best law firms in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) guide for 2013. Fulbright was listed as a leading law firm in six legal services. Fulbright was recognized in the UAE in corporate / mergers and acquisitions (M&A), dispute resolution, and projects and energy. In Saudi Arabia, the firm was recognized in banking and finance, corporate / M&A and dispute resolution. Additionally, seven Fulbright lawyers were recommended for their work in these areas. The Legal 500 EMEA researches the... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:56:49 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10746&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10739&site_id=286 Because 80-year old art gallery ACA Galleries, Inc. failed to properly authenticate a Milton Avery piece prior to purchase, it lost $200,000 to a North Carolina art dealer. In 2007, art dealer Joseph Kinney contacted ACA Galleries, offering to sell modern American painter Milton Avery's "Summer Table, Gloucester." A friend and contemporary of Mark Rothko, Avery is often referred to as the American Matisse for his subtle use of color and shape. The dealer loaned the painting to ACA for inspection and sent it to the gallery's New York warehouse. The ACA... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:39:58 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10739&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10743&site_id=286 Fulbright was recognized as the leading trademark prosecution law firm of the South in Managing Intellectual Property's 2013 North America Awards series. Recipients of the Managing IP awards are chosen based upon extensive research of national law firms and their responses to a survey outlining the volume of IP matters handled in 2012. Researchers in London, Hong Kong and New York contacted law firms in more than 80 jurisdictions to request information and rankings feedback. Client feedback was also considered. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:20:58 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10743&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10738&site_id=286 Texas Lawyer named bankruptcy associate Camisha Simmons a Legal Leader on the Rise . Simmons is one of 25 leaders featured in a special Texas Lawyer edition, published on March 25, 2013. Out of hundreds of nominees, the Texas Lawyer editorial department selected 25 lawyers under 40 with distinguishing accomplishments who are impacting the state's legal community. Simmons, who works in the firm's Dallas office, was recognized for her restructuring and insolvency practice. The publication highlighted her work with AT&T and the Associated Press. She received her... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 03:41:07 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10738&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10733&site_id=286 The 2013 Chambers Global Guide recognized 28 Fulbright lawyers as leading individuals and ranked the firm among the best law firms in the world in 37 separate practice areas - an increase from 23 practice areas in 2012. Chambers Global researches the legal markets of more than 180 countries, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms worldwide. Researchers conduct thousands of interviews with lawyers and clients. Rankings are based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence and commitment to the client... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:20:02 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10733&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10732&site_id=286 The FBI's Art Theft Division says it will give a $5 million dollar award to any information leading to the art—rather than the art thieves—from what is considered to be the biggest art heist of all time. Standing in the Boston Gardner Museum—the site of the heist—the FBI stated it was taking their search online . The date of the press conference coincided with the heist's 23rd anniversary. Using "crowdsourcing" techniques like online postings, social media updates and digital billboards, the FBI is hoping that someone will recognize... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:08:41 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10732&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10725&site_id=286 The Getty Research Institute has announced that art curators and collectors may now access an online database of German art sales catalogs that includes art that was once looted during the World War II era. Working in partnership with the Heidelberg University Library and the Art Library of the States Museums of Berlin , the Getty Research Institute developed a database that provides provenance for paintings, drawings and sculptures listed in over 2,000 German Sales Catalogs published between 1930 and 1945. Cataloging over 230,000 individual records, the database holds verified... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:11:32 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10725&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10721&site_id=286 Fulbright litigation partners Layne Kruse and Michael O'Donnell were named 2013 BTI Client Service All-Stars by The BTI Consulting Group, a leading provider of strategic research to the legal community. The 2013 BTI Client Service All-Star Team were nominated by clients for setting the standard for excellent client service by surpassing their needs and expectations. Kruse was nominated by a high-profile manufacturing company and O'Donnell a Fortune 501-1000 wholesale trade company. BTI asked clients to nominate lawyers who showcase client service driven from the... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:22:07 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10721&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10720&site_id=286 The 2013 Latin Lawyer 250 has listed Fulbright among the leading international business law firms practicing in Latin America, highlighting seven individual lawyers for their handling of significant Latin American matters. Fulbright was recommended as a top international firm in Latin American arbitration, energy, project finance and infrastructure, and corporate and mergers and acquisitions. Researchers noted that Fulbright "has deep roots in the oil and gas industry and a strong reputation in the arbitration field, as well as a strong brand overall in the region.&quot... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:23:39 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10720&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10716&site_id=286 A team of London lawyers, comprising of partner John Evans, senior associate Ian Pegram and trainee solicitor Lara Bander, has advised Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI) in reaching an important settlement. ASTI had held genuine fears that litigation of this matter would close down the charity's operations. ASTI , a UK-based charity which operates in a number of developing countries, is the only organization whose sole purpose is to work towards the end of violence in which acid is used as a weapon, to educate communities across the world and to assist the victims of acid... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 04:25:47 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10716&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10703&site_id=286 Chambers Asia Pacific 2013 listed Fulbright as a leading firm in four practice areas and four of Fulbright's Asia Pacific partners as leading individuals. Chambers Asia Pacific 2013 named Fulbright as a leader in China for Corporate/M&A , Dispute Resolution: Arbitration ; and Energy & Natural Resources . It also named Fulbright as a leader in the Asia-Pacific for Energy & Natural Resources. Fulbright partner Jeff Blount , partner-in-charge of Fulbright's Hong Kong and Beijing offices, was named a leading individual in several categories: China-based and... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:30:11 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10703&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10695&site_id=286 Companies in the United States and United Kingdom dealt with more litigation while regulatory investigations reached a five-year high, according to Fulbright's 9 th Annual Litigation Trends Survey . After a one-year decline, litigation rose to 2010 levels as businesses on both sides of the Atlantic initiated and faced more lawsuits in 2012 than they did in 2011. In the U.S., labor and employment disputes and contract litigation led the way. Meanwhile, Fulbright's respondents adapted to a stricter regulatory environment, both at home and abroad, following the toughest... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:27:56 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10695&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10696&site_id=286 34% of UK respondents faced regulatory proceedings in the past 12 months and 33% expect an increase in the number of regulatory proceedings being brought against their company over the next year 72% of UK companies retained outside counsel in the last 12 months for assistance in regulatory investigations, up from 27% in 2011 37% of UK respondents were subject to whistle-blower allegations this year, almost half of which resulted in third party proceedings or a regulatory investigation (48%) 18% of UK companies have engaged outside counsel to assist with a corruption or... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:32:25 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10696&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10689&site_id=286 A client walked into a Fulbright lawyer's office the other day. And in a nice turn of events, it was with good news. Stewart Title Guaranty Company's General Counsel John Killea and Senior Vice President Mark Winter paid a visit to David Foster in his D.C. office, surprising him with an engraved Tiffany pedestal that thanks him for Fulbright's "wise counsel" over the years. Foster, along with Mark Robertson and Layne Kruse, played an instrumental role in a four-year battle that halted 78 antitrust cases against Stewart Title and other insurers in... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 03:18:20 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10689&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10685&site_id=286 Who's Who in Energy 2012 recognized five Fulbright San Antonio lawyers as notable energy industry leaders. The Who's Who in Energy list is compiled by American City Business Journals and highlights the industry's key players in the fields of accounting, finance, law, exploration, production, distribution and sales. The multistate publication ran in a November supplement in the San Antonio Business Journal. Fulbright's honorees are listed below. Michael O'Donnell San Antonio Lisa Shub San Antonio... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:30:12 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10685&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10686&site_id=286 Fulbright has announced that partner Stephen McNabb has been selected to lead the firm's Washington, D.C. office as its new partner-in-charge. McNabb succeeds Joseph Small, who is now of counsel in the Washington, D.C. office. "I look forward to leading this impressive group of lawyers as we continue to focus on providing first-rate client service in D.C. and around the world," said McNabb. "It is an honor to follow in Joe's footsteps, and I will work to build on his success." The head of the Fulbright's International Trade Practice Group... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:42:15 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10686&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10681&site_id=286 Fulbright has announced that Richard Krumholz , an accomplished trial lawyer, has been selected to lead the firm's Dallas office as its new partner-in-charge. Krumholz succeeds Ken Stewart , who was elected chair of Fulbright's Executive Committee. Richard Krumholz Partner-in-Charge Dallas Krumholz will manage Fulbright's second-largest office, which is comprised of approximately 250 people, including more than 130 lawyers. One of the largest law firms in Dallas , Fulbright's business practice focuses on representation of Fortune 1000 and upper... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:33:50 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10681&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10682&site_id=286 The Super Lawyers rating service has designated Fulbright partners James George Wiehl and Joseph A. Colagiovanni Jr. , as 2012 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers . James George Wiehl Partner St. Louis Joseph A. Colagiovanni Jr. Partner St. Louis Wiehl was selected for his health care work and Colagiovanni was recognized for his construction litigation practice. The 2012 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list appeared in the Missouri & Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:06:00 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10682&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10683&site_id=286 Fulbright recently assisted Wärtsilä, a leading global supplier of flexible and efficient power plant solutions, in their bid to supply a new 220 MW natural gas-fired power plant to Portland General Electric Company, an investor owned utility in Oregon. The Port Westward 2 project will be powered by 12 Wärtsilä 50SG engines, and is scheduled to be fully operational by 2015. The Wärtsilä 50SG engine will help provide operational flexibility to respond quickly to variable input levels of renewable energy on PGE's system. The Port Westward 2 project... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:58:26 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10683&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10672&site_id=286 Fulbright has been recognized by the International Legal Alliance Summit as one of the Best U.S. IP Law Firms in the area of Trademarks—and a Silver Award recipient for Best U.S. Law Firm in two areas—international arbitration and project finance, infrastructure and energy. Silver Award nominees may freely apply for Gold Award status; winners are then determined by more than 150 general counsels and executives officers. Final Gold Award winners will be determined on June 20 th , 2013 at the International Legal Awards Ceremony where more than 500 partners, general counsels... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:48:57 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10672&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10671&site_id=286 Who's Who Legal has named six Fulbright international arbitration lawyers as the most highly regarded individuals in the 2013 International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration . Each year, Who's Who Legal canvasses the world, conducting extensive research to discover which lawyers are considered to be the most skilled arbitration practitioners. After receiving recommendations from around the globe, 568 arbitration practitioners from 77 countries were selected. Fulbright's arbitration pra Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:17:07 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10671&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10666&site_id=286 Fulbright has been named International Arbitration Firm of the Year for the Southern United States by Benchmark Litigation as part of its inaugural U.S. Benchmark Annual Awards series. In addition to recognizing the International Arbitration practice group, Benchmark has designated Fulbright as "highly recommended," in its 2013 rankings, listing the firm among the industry leaders in the areas of Appellate, General Commercial and International Arbitration. Several Fulbright lawyers were also included in Benchmark's 2013 Local Litigation Star series, including... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:49:58 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10666&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10660&site_id=286 Florinda Baldridge Global Director of Practice Support Houston On January 31, 2013 at LegalTech New York —the largest legal technology event of the year—Fulbright's Global Director of Practice Support and Women in eDiscovery (WiE) member Florinda Baldridge moderated a "Go Red"-sponsored panel discussion, entitled "Valued Partners in the New Age of Corporate eDiscovery Management." Panelists include Charlotte Riser Harris, Manager, Practice Support at Hess Corporation; Lynn Dummett, Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel, Allianz... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:24:59 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10660&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10662&site_id=286 Fulbright has promoted seven senior associates and one senior counsel from key practice areas to join the firm's global partnership. Amber Ervin Corporate Houston Tamarah Feigl Energy Houston Bert Greene Intellectual Property Austin Tania Perez Energy New York <img alt="Fulbright Lawyer - Lesley Reyn Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:14:20 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10662&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10657&site_id=286 Fulbright's Asia Pacific practice group was recently recognized by the 2013 IFLR1000 for their project finance efforts. The IFLR1000 —published by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) —is the only publication of its kind to focus on the world's leading law firms for corporate finance. Rankings are determined by a team of specialist legal journalists and are based on the recommendations of in-house counsel at the world's most prominent financial institutions and companies, as well as the leading lawyersand solicitors. With... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:26:31 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10657&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10654&site_id=286 The 2012 edition of Southern California's Top Rated Lawyers features 16 Fulbright lawyers in 17 practice areas. The list was formed by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell and recognizes top lawyers in 57 practice areas throughout Southern California. The Top Rated Lawyers list is created by identifying lawyers who have been rated by their peers to be AV Preeminent—the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer rating. Peer review rating surveys are an objective indicator of a lawyer's ethical standards and professional ability. Reviewers are asked to assess their... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 02:09:45 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10654&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10655&site_id=286 The 2012 edition of Washington D.C. & Baltimore's Top Rated Lawyers recognized 17 Fulbright lawyers in ten practice areas. The list is compiled by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell and consists of top lawyers in more than 60 practice areas. To create this list of Top Rated Lawyers, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell identified lawyers who have been rated by their peers to be AV Preeminent—the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer rating. Washington D.C. & Baltimore's Top Rated Lawyers were featured in the Sept. 28, 2012 edition of The Washington Post , The New York... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:53:19 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10655&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10647&site_id=286 The 2012 edition of New York's Top Rated Lawyers recognized 31 Fulbright lawyers in 15 practice areas. The list is compiled by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell and consists of top lawyers in more than 60 practice areas. To create this list of Top Rated Lawyers , LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell identified lawyers who have been rated by their peers to be AV Preeminent—the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer rating. New York's Top Rated Lawyers were featured in the Dec. 17, 2012 edition of New York magazine. Fulbright's Top Rated... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:20:31 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=10647&site_id=286