FORT WORTH, TX – Attorney Andrew Scott has joined Cantey Hanger LLP as an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. His practice focus is advocating for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners on a variety of construction-related issues, including litigation, contract negotiations and alternative dispute resolution. He also represents companies and individuals licensed by […]

The coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic has impacted almost every corner of the world, requiring businesses of all sizes to re-assess their ability to maintain operations and fulfill contractual obligations. The federal and local governments have imposed restrictions on travel and gatherings, and in many instances, have forced businesses to temporarily shut their doors. One industry that

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is following suit to other agencies and providing regulatory relief for certain publicly traded companies. Below are the SEC’s announcements regarding (1) annual meetings and proxy rules, (2) filing deadlines, and (3) transfer agent relief. Annual Meetings and Proxy Rules The SEC released this staff guidance regarding

On Thursday, March 12, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) announced that it would work directly with state governors to provide disaster recovery loans to small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19. Historically, the SBA has required that any state or territory impacted by a disaster certify that at least five small

As we await the fate in the Senate of the revised proposed Families First Coronavirus Response Act legislation, it’s important to remember other employment considerations under the unique circumstances of a pandemic. While the protections and requirements of the ADA and FMLA regarding reasonable accommodation (as well as rules about medical examinations and inquiries) remain

Managing Partner Brian Newby joined Tarrant County Judge Ken Newell and retired Judge Louis Sturns, with Dr. Geoffrey Mitchell in a panel discussion and historic Frederick Douglas- Abraham Lincoln play for Black History Month at The University of Texas at Arlington.

On February 12, 2020, Cantey Hanger partner Machir Stull gave a presentation to the TCBA Corporate Counsel Section Luncheon about bankruptcy issues facing in-house counsel, entitled “Bankruptcy 101: An overview for corporate counsel”.  A copy of the presentation can be found here.

FORT WORTH, TX. – Doug Clayton, a Partner at Cantey Hanger LLP law firm, has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of TechFW. He follows Maxwell A. Lea, III, a Managing Director with DFB Pharmaceuticals, whose term expired at the end of 2019. TechFW is a non-profit entrepreneur support organization

FORT WORTH, TX – Derek Carson has been selected a Partner at Cantey Hanger LLP. ”Derek is a shining example of our young trial lawyers. He is smart, hardworking and has superb credentials and experience,” said Brian Newby, Cantey Hanger’s Managing Partner. “He has a tremendous future in the practice of law and within Cantey

Although the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”) became effective on January 1, 2020, it will not become enforceable until July 1, 2020. As one of the strictest privacy laws in the United States, the CCPA likely to have a significant impact on businesses across the country. In fact, because of the nature of the

FORT WORTH, TX – Partner Scott Fredricks has been selected Chair of the Litigation Section at Cantey Hanger LLP. He succeeds Partner Jordan Parker, who had led the firm’s litigation team for six years and is now leading the firm’s recruitment and business expansion efforts. Cantey Hanger’s Litigation Section consists of more than 40 attorneys and

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has appointed Cantey Hanger partner Ralph Duggins to serve as the new public member of the Sunset Advisory Commission.  The Sunset Advisory Commission conducts regular reviews of state agencies that are scheduled to be abolished by the Texas Sunset Act.  Their duties include convening public hearings on each agency and issuing

In 2019, the Texas legislature passed a number of bills which are likely to impact disclosure requirements under the Texas Public Information Act, although one of the most significant appears to be Senate Bill 943. The purpose of Senate Bill 943 is to expand disclosure requirements, primarily by closing what has been called the “Boeing

Cantey Hanger was the presenting sponsor of the Tarrant County Bar Association Women Attorneys Section Holiday Luncheon on December 13.  The festive event was organized and co-chaired by Cantey Hanger associates, Allison Carroll and Keegan Sorenson.  Guests enjoyed lunch, shopping, door prizes, and holiday favors.  Cantey Hanger is proud to support the Tarrant County Bar

Cantey Hanger attorney, Hon. Jason Boatright makes a presentation at the State Bar Appellate Section reception with the Beaumont Court of Appeals.  Justice Boatright practices in Cantey Hanger’s Dallas office.

Cantey Hanger congratulates 12 of its lawyers for being named “Top Attorneys for 2019” published by Fort Worth Magazine.  They, with their practice areas, are listed below.          Robert Aldrich, Civil Law & Litigation Philip Vickers, Civil Law & Litigation Mary Barkley, Commercial Litigation Ralph Duggins, Commercial Litigation Steve Tatum, Commercial Litigation Doug

Cantey Hanger is pleased to announce 13 of our lawyers being named Top Attorneys for 2019, published by 360 West Magazine.  Congratulations to all.  They are: Appellate Law Stephen Tatum Business Law Julie Bergkamp Doug Clayton     Civil Law / Litigation (less than 5 years) Brian Singleterry Construction Andy Keetch Eminent Domain Mary Barkley

Cantey Hanger Partner, Steve Tatum, served on a panel at the Bi-Annual Dallas-Fort Worth Joint Appellate Seminar hosted by the Dallas and Tarrant County Bar Associations.

FORT WORTH, TX –Brooke Hubbard has joined Cantey Hanger LLP as an associate in the Litigation Section. She will handle commercial litigation and complex family law matters. Hubbard has been a Tarrant County Assistant Criminal District Attorney in the Misdemeanor Division since 2017, managing a caseload of more than 1,000 incidents. Jordan Parker, Chair of

Cantey Hanger, a full-service business law firm, announces the closing of a successful acquisition of Tomco-Harwel Industries Inc. and Summit Brand Products by its client, CarrollCLEAN.  CarrollCLEAN is one of the nation’s leading manufacturer of private branded institutional cleaning and maintenance chemicals.  Julie Bergkamp and Machir Stull, partners in Cantey Hanger’s business law section, represented