The company noted Jake Phillips’ work beefing up compliance and regulatory programs and resolving “significant commercial disputes and settlement of various legacy liabilities.”
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Chief Justice Denies Request to Stall FINRA Proceeding
A Utah-based securities broker-dealer will have to face an enforcement proceeding over its business practices from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority despite its complaint that the self-regulatory body is “utterly unaccountable.”
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Justices to Consider Trump Request to Lift Nationwide Pause on Birthright Citizenship Order
The justices requested responses by early April from the states and groups who had challenged the executive order.
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Strong Demand in Transactions, Litigation Propels Vinson & Elkins to Another Record Year
With slightly lower lawyer head count, revenue per lawyer at the Houston-founded Vinson & Elkins improved by 7.6% and profits per equity partner grew by 10.1% in 2024.
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Call for Nominations: Texas Legal Awards 2025
Texas Lawyer and Law.com’s Texas Legal Awards recognizes professional excellence in the legal community in the state.
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How I Made Partner: 'Be Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable,' Says Emily Reitmeier Haffner of Skadden
“Be great at what you do and treat everyone with respect. If you want to make partner, you need to be the one making the tough calls. Be comfortable with being uncomfortable.”