Bracewell LLP

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711 Louisiana Street
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Houston, Texas 77002-2770, United States
Phone: (713) 221-1165
Fax: 1.800.404.3970
Areas Of Practice
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Number of Attorneys
400+ Attorneys

Comprehensive WARN Act FAQ for Employers in the Energy Sector

The US energy sector’s ongoing consolidation wave, which saw $250 billion worth of deals in 2023 and continues into the current year, is reshaping the industry landscape. As companies seek to deploy cash reserves and enhance…more
 /  Labor & Employment Law, Energy & Utilities, Mergers & Acquisitions

FTC Finalizes Major Rewrite of HSR Filing Requirements

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to issue a final rule that implements significant changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification form and accompanying instructions. While the final…more
 /  Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions

Security Over EU ETS Allowances: A French Legal Perspective

As the European Union doubles down on its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) allowances have become not only an environmental tool but also a valuable financial asset. While in…more
 /  Business Organizations, Environmental Law, Finance & Banking

CFTC, DOJ and SEC Announce Landmark Prosecutions Alleging Fraud in Connection With Voluntary Carbon Credits

On October 2, 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the US Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced parallel prosecutions charging a carbon credit project…more
 /  Business Torts, Environmental Law, Securities Law

Keeping an Eye on AI: DOJ Updates its Playbook for Corporate Compliance

On September 23, 2024, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole Argentieri announced that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) had issued updated guidance to federal prosecutors in its “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance…more
 /  Business Organizations, Criminal Law, Labor & Employment Law, Science, Computers, & Technology

Improper Jury Argument: Texas Courts’ Recent Focus on Unsubstantiated Anchoring

Texas courts have recently provided guidance on what constitutes improper jury argument, focusing specifically on unsubstantiated anchoring. Trial counsel routinely use strategies to enhance the persuasiveness of their…more
 /  Civil Procedure

Forced Enforcement? The Fine Line in the CFTC’s Approach to Market Manipulation

On 27 August 2024, a Swiss commodity trader entered into a settlement agreement for $48 million with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) in relation to alleged market manipulation charges. This case, rooted in…more
 /  Administrative Law, International Law & Trade, Securities Law

Texas District Court Sets Aside FTC Non-Compete Ban: What Employers Should Consider

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Non-Compete Rule, which was scheduled to become effective on September 4, 2024, was set aside last month by US District Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas in Ryan LLC v. FTC,…more
 /  Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law

Permian Consolidation Piques Interest in Drill-to-Earn Opportunities

The current roster of players in the Permian Basin stands in stark contrast to what it was at the peak of the shale revolution. During the last year and a half alone, the basin has seen a consolidation trend accelerate,…more
 /  Business Organizations, Energy & Utilities, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

How Meta’s $1.4 Billion Settlement Impacts Your Obligations Under the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act

The Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI) aims to prevent the commercial collection of an individual’s biometric identifiers without their consent. CUBI has been around since 2009, but it has been making…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Consumer Protection, Privacy

Creating an Army of In-House Investigators

In its never-ending war on corporate fraud, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has just commissioned a private army to fight as never before. On August 1, the DOJ launched a three-year program to provide financial rewards to…more
 /  Business Organizations, Criminal Law

USPTO Lights the Way for AI Inventions to Shine

The murky world of artificial intelligence-enabled inventions requires illumination. Did the USPTO’s recent guidance provide this much-needed illumination, or merely leave a trail of breadcrumbs? Some say the guidance is simply…more
 /  Administrative Law, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology

California’s Offshore Wind Strategy Is Coming Into Focus

California currently deploys almost 35 GW of renewable energy but expects another 148 GW of renewables will be needed to meet the state’s overarching 2045 clean energy goals. To fill this gap, California expects offshore wind to…more
 /  Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

All’s Well That Ends Well? NSTA Launch Investigation Into Oil Well Decommissioning Delays

On 15 July 2024, 10 days into the UK Labour Government, the North Sea Transition Authority (“NSTA”, formerly known as the Oil and Gas Authority) announced that its Directorate of Regulation is opening an investigation into…more
 /  Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Hurricane Beryl: How to Maximize Your Company’s Insurance for a Faster Recovery

After a large storm, companies and other large organizations often face significant property damage, power outages, physical access issues, and resulting business interruption losses. A key step in recovering from a hurricane…more
 /  Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance
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