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=9134&site_id=286 Jeffrey A. Sherman Sr. Counsel Washington, D.C. Jeffrey A. Sherman , an experienced energy lawyer, has joined Fulbright’s energy practice in Washington, D.C. Sherman has extensive experience in the natural gas and electric industries and has defended high-profile Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission market manipulation enforcement investigations. “Jeff is a great addition to our energy regulatory practice,” said Peggy Heeg , co-head of Fulbright’s corporate governance prac Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:05:17 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9134&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9132&site_id=286 The Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program featured Fulbright as an Equal Access STAR, recognizing Fulbright as “one of the first firms to sign on with the Equal Access Champions Program.” In signing, Fulbright committed to take on fifty cases per year for five years. Every year, Fulbright has gone above and beyond this commitment. This year alone, Fulbright took on 158 cases and manned four law clinics. In addition, Fulbright has signed on to be a first responder in time-sensitive pro bono cases and has mentored attorneys that need assistance. To learn more about... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:22:53 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9132&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9102&site_id=286 In its new 2011 edition, The Best Lawyers in America lists 183 Fulbright lawyers from its U.S. offices. First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is based on an annual peer-review survey. For the new U.S. edition, more than 24,126 leading attorneys cast more than 2.8 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in the same and related specialties. Listed below are Fulbright’s Best Lawyers in America with their offices and practice areas. Lawyer Location... Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:16:58 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9102&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9108&site_id=286 A securities litigator with experience working in-house for two of the world’s largest financial advisors has joined Fulbright’s global litigation practice as senior counsel. John Bevilacqua comes to Fulbright’s New York office after spending the past eight years working at Merrill Lynch, where he most recently served as a First Vice President and Senior Counsel. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Bevilacqua spent a decade at Salomon Smith Barney as a Director and Associate General Counsel. He began his career as an enforcement attorney working for the Securities and... Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:21:05 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9108&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9100&site_id=286 Kevin O’Gorman Partner Houston Fulbrightarbitration partner Kevin O’Gorman has been elected Division Chair of the American Bar Association Section of International Law . O’Gorman chairs the Public International Law (Treaty) Division I, and is responsible for oversight of the following committees: Art and Cultural Heritage Law International Life Sciences and Health Law National Security Private International Law Coordinating Committee and United Nations and International Institutions Coordinating Committee As... Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:29:41 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9100&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9094&site_id=286 Jim Evans Partner Los Angeles Spencer Persson Sr. Associate Los Angeles On August 2, 2010, United States District Court Judge Marsha J. Pechman dismissed with prejudice plaintiffs' amended class action complaint alleging violations of the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994 ("DPPA"). Plaintiffs' amended class action complaint alleged that Automotive.com, as well as AMPCO Parking Systems and Members Only, purchased a database of motor vehicle information from the State of Washington’s Department of Licensing that included personal information... Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:34:45 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9094&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9058&site_id=286 Harry Hathaway Of Counsel Los Angeles The Chancery Club of Los Angeles has elected Fulbright Of Counsel Harry Hathaway as its 2010 President. Founded in 1925, the Chancery Club emulates the English Inns of Court. Meeting bi-monthly, speakers include business, financial and professional leaders, the California Supreme Court justices, state and federal judges and California Bar leaders. Throughout its history, Chancery Club members have been leaders in the legal profession and have held positions of honor and responsibility in important organizations involved in the law and... Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:28:12 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9058&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9081&site_id=286 Barbara D’Aquila Partner Minneapolis Tim Kenny Partner Minneapolis Girard Miller Partner Minneapolis Minnesota Super Lawyers has named Fulbright partners Barbara D’Aquila , Tim Kenny < Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:16:01 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9081&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9038&site_id=286 Charles D. Schmerler Partner New York Fulbright partner Chad Schmerler was recently appointed as chair of the 2012 annual spring meeting of the ABA’s Section of International Law, to be held in New York. This conference focuses on both broad international topics and specific areas and cases in order to cater to the approximately 1,500 global members of the section. Chad Schmerler practices in the litigation and international groups. He has acted as lead counsel in arbitrations before the AAA and International Chamber of Commerce, and has appeared regularly bef Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:31:40 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9038&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9079&site_id=286 Marlene Williams Sr. Counsel Houston Experienced litigator Marlene Williams has joined Fulbright’s labor and employment practice as senior counsel from Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P. “Marlene has handled matters ranging from those involving employment discrimination claims to medical leave and wrongful discharge,” said Brian Greig , the head of Fulbright’s labor and employment practice. “She is a solid addition to our team of experienced labor and employment lawyers.” With more than a decade of experience advising clients on labor and... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:28:24 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9079&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9062&site_id=286 Richard Groos Partner Minneapolis Brandon Ress Associate Austin The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota held the Turkish company Soyyigit Gida in contempt for bringing its own brand of “Trix” products into the U.S. and violating an earlier court order. In 2009, General Mills filed a trademark infringement suit against Soyyigit for selling a fruit-flavored powdered drink mix in the U.S. called “Trix”. General Mills obtained a preliminary injunction in the case prohibiting further sale, promotion, or importation of "Trix&quot... Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:43:36 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9062&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9059&site_id=286 Through the Houston Volunteer Lawyer Program, Fulbright lawyers staffed a pro bono advice clinic for 23 low-income citizens on Friday, July 9th. The Fulbright lawyers included Tonja De Sloover , Paul Neufeld , Efren Olivares , Paul Sarahan , John Schneider , Rhonda Sigman and Lee Thibodeaux . HVLP was established as a project of the Houston Bar Association in 1981 under the leadership of Fulbright of counsel Jim Sale Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:49:52 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9059&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8974&site_id=286 Harva Dockery Partner Dallas The Dallas Business Journal ’s third annual Women in Business Luncheon has named Fulbright partner Harva Dockery as one of the Top 25 Industry Leaders for 2010. The Dallas Business Journal recognizes 51 Dallas business women in two categories: Top 25 Industry Leaders and Top 25 Women to Watch . Dockery, a partner who has been with Fulbright for 30 years, has extensive experience in corporate and securities law transactions, mergers and acquisitions, other complex tra Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:14:24 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8974&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9056&site_id=286 Marcus Torrano Partner Los Angeles The Daily Journal , a California publication, has featured Los Angeles partner Marcus Torrano as one of the top fifty labor and employment lawyers in the state. To select these lawyers, the Daily Journal’s editorial board evaluated 300 submissions to examine how each lawyer’s performance effected the client, the profession and the community. Topical matters addressing current events were given special consideration. Torrano has more than twenty years of experience counseling and litigating on behalf of employers in all... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:07:15 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9056&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9043&site_id=286 Howard Wolf Retired Partner Austin Howard Wolf was named the chair of a committee that is responsible for advising the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Transportation Commission regarding implementation changes and recent recommendations from a review of TxDOT. TxDOT is an organization focused on providing movement of goods and people that is safe, effective, and efficient. This new committee will work to provide advice for improving transportation across the state. Wolf has served in several appointed positions including member of the Sunset Advisory... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:17:01 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9043&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9040&site_id=286 Girard Philip Miller Partner Minneapolis The Hennepin County Bar Foundation has appointed Fulbright partner Girard Miller to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. As the charitable division of the Hennepin County Bar Association, the Foundation serves to provide financial aid to individuals, organizations and projects related to the legal system. Miller was formally appointed at the Foundation’s annual meeting on May 19, and will begin his term on the Board July 1. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:27:21 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9040&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9026&site_id=286 The PLC Cross-border Handbooks have recommended Fulbright as a leading firm for Dispute Resolution in England, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States, particularly its USA-Texas section. Individual lawyers recognized for their dispute resolution and arbitration capabilities are: Lista Cannon and David Howell in England; Philip Punwar in the UAE; C. Mark Baker , Layne Kruse , and Kevin O’Gorman from the USA: Texas. The PLC Cross-border Handbooks are published by Practical Law Company and use research from the PLC Which lawyer? Yearbook . They are focused on... Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:27:43 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9026&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9024&site_id=286 Fulbright received the Silver Award for the Best US International Arbitration Law Firm at the 2010 International Legal Alliance Summit & Awards on June 3. The Summit drew together 500 leading legal professionals from over 40 countries to celebrate the performance of the best independent firms. 98 jury members, all general counsels with experience in the concerned fields, analyzed documents submitted by nominated firms in order to determine a winner. Fulbright’s international arbitration group represents clients across the globe with extensive experience in energy-related... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:30:23 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9024&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9021&site_id=286 Law & Politics has recognized seven Fulbright lawyers as Southern California Rising Stars. They are: Julie Capell Eric Herzog Dayna Nicholson John Tishbi Michael Clark <a title="http://www Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:58:46 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9021&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9004&site_id=286 In the new 2010 Chambers USA Guide , Chambers & Partners recognized 106 Fulbright lawyers as leading individuals and ranked Fulbright as a leading firm in 37 categories. On the national level, Chambers honored Fulbright in 15 categories, as 37 Fulbright lawyers were listed as leaders in national categories. Of the 106 Fulbright lawyers that earned leading lawyer recognition, 13 were ranked in two categories and two were listed in three categories. The Chambers USA Guide is a comprehensive legal guide ranking firms and lawyers nationally and state-by-state. The Chambers rankings are... Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:48:45 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=9004&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8995&site_id=286 Kevin W. Yankowsky Partner Houston Fulbright health law partner Kevin Yankowsky was elected as an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) by the ABOTA National Board of Directors. Trial lawyers become eligible for Associate Membership in ABOTA by completing a minimum of 20 jury trials to a jury verdict as lead counsel. Yankowsky earned his membership by serving as lead counsel for firm clients in more than 20 jury trials and 10 appeals, the majority of which involved claimed damages in excess of $1 million. His litigation experience includes professional... Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:55:16 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8995&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8992&site_id=286 A case arising out of Italy alleges that Princeton University Museum of Art curator J. Michael Padgett may have been engaged in a conspiracy to receive and hold Italian archaeological finds. Padgett, along with New York antiquities dealer and Princeton alum Edoardo Almagià, were named in the action along with two other individuals. More than twenty pieces are alleged to have been brought into Princeton’s museum, including vases, statues and bronzes. The most notable piece is an Etruscan terra cotta calyx krater—or a two-handled wine vessel. To learn more, read New... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:48:16 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8992&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8993&site_id=286 Frank G. Jones Of Counsel Houston Fulbright partner Frank G. Jones of the Houston office was recognized at the Houston Bar Association’s Annual Dinner Meeting for his service to the Houston Lawyer Referral Service. Besides his recent commitment to the Houston Bar, Jones has served on many boards and committees in service to the bar. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, American Bar Association, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, and Defense Research Institute. He is a past chair of the Houston Bar Foundation, and he is a fellow of the... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:47:18 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8993&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8994&site_id=286 Download Fulbright's 2010 International Arbitration Report, Issue 1 Corporate INTL has recognized Fulbright as the Dispute Resolution Advisory Firm of the Year in Texas . From a selection of twelve practices, Corporate INTL then chose six firms within each practice. Winners are then categorized by practice and country. Fulbright’s award-winning arbitration practice is recognized around the globe for its leading edge of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Fulbright’s commitment to dispute resolution is built upon its four core strengths... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:54:04 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8994&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8981&site_id=286 Helene Wood Legal Secretary Houston The National Association of Legal Secretaries installed Fulbright secretary, Helene Wood, Certified PP, PLS, TSC-RE, to its 2010-2011 board during its annual conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A senior legal secretary in the energy department of Fulbright’s Houston office, Wood has been a NALS member since 1992 and a life member since 2002. She is also a member of her local chapter, Houston Association of Legal Professionals, and the state chapter, Texas Association of Legal Professionals. In 1993, Wood received her advanced legal... Fri, 28 May 2010 02:41:19 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8981&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8978&site_id=286 Pamela Jones Harbour Partner Washington, D.C. and New York The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has honored Fulbright partner and former Federal Trade Commissioner Pamela Jones Harbour with its Champion of Freedom Award, recognizing her as a leading champion of consumer privacy and a dedicated public official. Introduced in 2006, the award is given to individuals who have defended privacy, open government and democratic values with courage and personal integrity. Previous EPIC award recipients include U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy and director/producer D.J. Caruso... Wed, 26 May 2010 03:48:56 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8978&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8972&site_id=286 Rodney Koenig Of Counsel Houston Fulbright Of Counsel Rodney Koenig has been elected to the board of The James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts , a unique European-styled music institute for aspiring young musicians and distinguished faculty located in Round Top, Texas. Founded in 1971 by world-renowned concert pianist James Dick, the Foundation has year-round education and performance programs on its 210-acre campus at Festival Hill, which contains major performance facilities, historic houses, extensive gardens, parks and nature preserves. Through its singular... Tue, 25 May 2010 01:29:34 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8972&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8971&site_id=286 Berry D. Spears Partner Houston and Austin Fulbright has named Berry D. Spears , a prominent bankruptcy partner with extensive nationwide restructuring experience in the financial, manufacturing, telecommunications, real estate, retail and oil and gas industries, as the leader of the bankruptcy and insolvency practice in Houston. “Berry is a proven leader with a strong track record of success,” said Michael Conlon , the head of Fulbright’s Houston office. “He is perfectly poised to lead our experienced group of bankruptcy lawyers as they guide... Mon, 24 May 2010 11:47:32 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8971&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8968&site_id=286 Michael A. Swartzendruber Partner Dallas Fulbright partner Mike Swartzendruber was selected as one of 15 top Defenders in North Texas in the May 14, 2010, issue of the Dallas Business Journal . The 2010 class of Defenders was named by a panel of Dallas Business Journal editors. Significant 2009 case wins, historical track record, and community leadership in civic, professional and community organizations were considered in the decision-making process. Swartzendruber has extensive experience in complex business disputes. He splits his time among defending... Fri, 21 May 2010 12:07:44 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8968&site_id=286 http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8967&site_id=286 On April 30, more than 30 Baylor College of Medicine faculty members received the 2010 Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Faculty Excellence Award for exemplary work in a specialty area. Initiated in 2001, the Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Faculty Excellence Award provides an opportunity for Baylor faculty who meet specified standards of quality, quantity, and breadth to receive recognition for their sustained, exemplary educational contributions to the College. Faculty can receive an award in four categories: educational leadership ; teaching and evaluation ; development of enduring... Wed, 19 May 2010 05:32:20 CST http://www.fulbright.com//index.cfm?fuseaction=news.detail&article_id=8967&site_id=286