Cantey Hanger partner, Bryan David, recently wrote an article about the choice of law.  Though his article focuses on how these rules apply to aircraft accident litigation, it discusses various choice of law standards employed in state and federal courts across the nation; the factors evaluated in the popular Restatement test; and, the practical considerations […]

Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s January/February 2019 edition lists their “Top Attorneys” for 2018.  The “Top Attorneys” from Cantey Hanger are listed below along with their Practice Areas.  Congratulations to all. •  Aldrich, Jr., Robert •  Appleman, Michael •  Barkley, Mary •  Bartel, Harry •  Brisco, Brian •  Carson, Derek •  Cesare, Tawanna •  Clayton, Doug

Forbes recently reported on arguments made in the Fort Worth Court of Appeals in a proceeding filed by ExxonMobil to investigate claims of viewpoint discrimination in violation of free speech rights guaranteed under the US and Texas Constitutions. In the proceeding, ExxonMobil seeks pre-suit discovery from representatives of several California cities and counties, including the

FORT WORTH, TX –Brian Brisco and Joshua Ross have been admitted as equity partners in Cantey Hanger LLP, Managing Partner Michael Appleman announced. A native of Fort Worth, Brisco joined Cantey Hanger in 2010 after graduating from Baylor University School of Law. Ross, a graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law, joined the firm

Cantey Hanger Partner, Ashley Parrish, is leading a discussion regarding “the insured’s failure to read the policy and how our two nations, separated by a common language, deal with this issue of potential contributory negligence” to be held at The Griffin Insurance Technical Forum in London, England on January 9, 2019.

Cantey Hanger Partner, Julie Bergkamp, will be speaking on “Intellectual Property, The Basics of IP and IP Related Agreements” at the TCBA Corporate Counsel Section Luncheon to be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Petroleum Club. Lunch is $30 for section members and $35 for all others, including those with late reservations. Please RSVP

“On Tuesday, December 11, Cantey Hanger partner Machir Stull gave a presentation to the Fort Worth chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) on rising corporate debt and interest rates and possible implications for so-called “zombie” firms in our economy. Stull is a commercial restructuring, business law, and business litigation attorney, particularly in the energy and

Fort Worth Magazine, in it’s December 4th online publication, has compiled a list of 20 companies to break the 100 year mark in Fort Worth.  Cantey Hanger is recognized as the 5th oldest establishment founded in 1882. The article can be read here.

In an opinion issued December 4, 2018, the Houston Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas affirmed the denial of motions to dismiss on grounds of Governmental Immunity,allowing inverse condemnation and statutory takings claims to proceed against the San Jacinto River Authority for Hurricane Harvey dam releases and flooding. San Jacinto River Authority v.Burney, et

15 Cantey Hanger Lawyers have become Fellows of the Tarrant County Bar Foundation in 2018, which indicates a long-term commitment to support the Foundation.  The Foundation is the charitable arm of the Tarrant County Bar Association.  Its projects include collecting donated stuffed animals and delivering them to the Tarrant County Family Law and Juvenile courts

Immigration Application Denial Rates Jump 37% Under Trump, closely examines USCIS denial rates and trends

Cantey Hanger litigation leader Ralph Duggins presents Supremacy clause argument to the Supreme Court of Texas on behalf of Sabre. This link will take you to the recorded video. This link leads to the Law360 article regarding the case.

Posted in the State Bar of Texas – Texas Bar Blog This article was written by Adam Faderewski on October 23, 2018.  Adam is the associate editor of the Texas Bar Journal. The State Bar of Texas, the Texas Access to Justice Commission, the American Bar Association, and others proudly support National Pro Bono Celebration Week (October 21-27).

Darrell Noga and Chris Klement received a Memorandum Opinion from the Court of Appeals Fifth District of Texas at Dallas.  The Opinion was a reversal of a lower court’s ruling in favor of the plaintiff in the case.  Darrell and Chris were able to convince the court that the City they represent was not liable

Cantey Hanger Partner, Doug Clayton has penned an article “For-Profit Corporation vs. Nonprofit Corporation vs. Social Purpose Corporation vs. Public Benefit Corporation” which appears in both the Dallas and Houston citybizlists, September 2018.

Cantey Hanger attorneys, John Polzer (Partner) and Derek Carson (Associate), have written an article ““Oh Snap!” A Loophole Around the Forum-Defendant Rule” which appears in the October 2018 Headnotes, Antitrust Trade Regulation Business Litigation Section of the Dallas Bar Association.

FORT WORTH, TX – Attorneys David Littman, Partner, and Katherine (Kate) Hancock, Associate, have joined Cantey Hanger LLP.   Littman has extensive experience in real estate and title insurance law.  He was previously with Law, Snakard & Gambill for nine years and has been in-house counsel with Fidelity National TitleInsurance Company the past six years.

Cantey Hanger Partners, David Speed and Tim Davis, have co-authored an article “What is a reasonable buyout? Update on physician non-compete agreements in Texas” which appears in the Fort Worth Business Press, September 14, 2018.

Cantey Hanger Partner, Doug Clayton, has penned an article “Who the Heck Signs Our Stock Certificates?” which appears in both the Dallas and Houston citybizlists.

FORT WORTH, TX – Fifteen Cantey Hanger LLP attorneys have been named Texas Super Lawyers for 2018by Texas Monthly magazine. The entire list is in a special September/October issue of the magazine. “Attorneys are selected after a statewide nomination process, review of resumes, peer evaluation by practice area and independent research,” according to the publication.