Much land in the United States is subject to substantial restraints on development under state and federal law. This paper considers those restraints, from the...

Health care providers know that they cannot distribute or dispense a controlled substance except as authorized by law. The Controlled Substance Act mandates that a...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently issued a request for comments concerning perceived overreaching trademark litigation tactics...

This in-depth discussion by Fulbright partner, Josh Agrons , and Fulbright senior associate, Anita Tarar , covers how the current economic climate is creating issues...

We are writing to alert you that certain advantageous provisions in the transfer tax law are due to expire on December 31, 2010. The next six weeks present a rare...

Fulbright partner Marcy Greer is national editor of the just-published ABA book, A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions , and several Fulbright lawyers are contributing...

Fulbright partner Marcy Greer is national editor of the just-published ABA book, A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions , and several Fulbright lawyers are...

As those of us here in Texas can attest, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has shown no qualms about using its authority under the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) to...

Proposed Manipulation Rules and Disruptive Trading Practices Concept Release Issued On October 26, 2010, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"...

On November 9, 2010, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule to implement the employment provisions of the Genetic Information...

On November 1, 2010, the most recent amendments to the US Sentencing Guidelines Manual came into effect. The amendments, which were promulgated by the U.S. Sentencing...

This Note discusses some of the factors that can help counsel decide whether, when and how to settle litigation proceedings. In particular, it details the factors counsel...

Jane Macon’s ridiculous success can be distilled down to one word: “Darlin.” You scoff, but hear me out. Jane gets away with calling everyone from...

In this changing economy, many of our clients are considering mergers or acquisitions, either as sellers or buyers. On the "sell" side, owners are expressing...

In July 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (“CISADA”), which broadens the...