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— Insights
Independent Contractors Redux: Fifth Circuit Returns to Oil Patch
By Lionel Schooler: The boom for domestic energy producers, particularly in the Permian Basin, has been accompanied by the companion challenge of how to compensate transient oilfield service providers within the strictures of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
— Insights
Treasury Releases Final Regulations for Investing in Qualified Opportunity Zones
On December 19, 2019, the Treasury Department released final regulations on the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program first enacted in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
— Attorney News
Chris Bankler and Brad Nitschke Named “Best Lawyers Under 40”
Attorneys on the “Best Lawyers Under 40” list are nominated by peers who have witnessed their work firsthand and are selected for recognition by a panel of attorneys of varying ages and levels of experience.
— Client Results
Michael Kuhn Represents Moody National in Lease Negotiation With Masraff’s Restaurant
Owned and operated by Tony and Russell Masraff, the contemporary upscale restaurant has resided on Post Oak Boulevard for nearly 10 years.
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Jackson Walker Immigration Prepares for H-1B Cap Season
Recently, the U.S. government announced that for 2020, they will implement a pre-registration process.
— Attorney News
Texas Bar Foundation Elects Four Jackson Walker Attorneys to Fellowship
Each year, one-third of one percent of State Bar members are invited to become fellows.
— Client Results
Oilfield Water Logistics Acquires Portfolio of Operating Assets in New Mexico
Jackson Walker represented Oilfield Water Logistics in acquiring a portfolio of operating assets in New Mexico from a major Permian Basin oil producer, including 23 saltwater disposal wells and 300 miles of water gathering pipelines.
— Attorney News
Monte James Instated as President of Baylor Law Alumni Association Executive Committee
Prior to his selection as President, Monte served a three-year term as a member of the Executive Committee. Following the end of his term in January 2021, he will serve as former President for one year.
— Attorney News
Pat Sharkey Selected to the 2019 Irish Legal 100
Founded by the New York newspaper Irish Voice in 2008, the Irish Legal 100 is an annual compilation of the most distinguished legal professionals in the United States who are bonded by their Irish roots.
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Gathering Agreements Created Covenants Running With the Land and Cannot be Rejected by the Alta Mesa Resources Debtors
On December 20, 2019, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (Marvin Isgur presiding) entered a memorandum opinion and order finding that midstream gathering agreements created covenants running with the land under Oklahoma law that could not be rejected by bankrupt debtors.
— Insights
Labor & Employment Dispatch: December 2019
Featuring materials from the Houston Labor & Employment Symposium; insights on the City of San Antonio's Sick & Safe Leave Ordinance and changes to the investor visa program that may affect Houston development; the Change Agents in Human Resources event held at Jackson Walker's Dallas office on January 28, 2020; and more.
— Attorney News
Dawn Holiday Joins The National Black Lawyers Top 100
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that The National Black Lawyers has selected Houston partner Dawn S. Holiday to join its “Top 100” list in 2019.