News
Mar, 20
2009
HOUSTON, March 20, 2009 – In a sweeping decision issued two days ago, the Honorable James Graham of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio denied in virtually every respect motions to dismiss the claims filed against Credit Suisse by a litigation trust created in the bankruptcy arising out of the collapse […]
Sep, 29
2008
Gibbs & Bruns partner Kathy Patrick was named to Texas Lawyer’s Extraordinary Women in Texas Law. Of the 500 state-wide nominations received by Texas Lawyer editors, only 30 women were selected for the inaugural issue of Extraordinary Women in Texas Law. The special issue was dedicated to women licensed to practice law in the state […]
Aug, 27
2008
Sydney Ballesteros; Sam W. Cruse, III; and Brian T. Ross will become partners during Gibbs & Bruns’s 25th anniversary year, Robin Gibbs, the firm’s founding partner, announced today. The three will join the firm’s partnership effective October 1, 2008. Ballesteros focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. She is a 2002 magna cum laude graduate […]
May, 19
2008
Following Gibbs & Bruns lawyer Brian T. Ross’s diagnosis with lymphoma, three of his fellow lawyers set out to raise enough funds to establish a cancer research fund in his name. Jeffry J. Cotner and Scott A. Humphries conquered Ironman Brazil – a 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run – in order to […]
Apr, 28
2008
A New Jersey appeals court ruled on April 24, 2008 that Gibbs & Bruns could continue its representation of both Plaintiffs and Third-Party Defendants in a multi-million dollar securities fraud lawsuit. Gibbs & Bruns brought the lawsuit on behalf of hedge fund Appaloosa Capital and certain mutual funds advised by Franklin and Franklin Mutual when those funds suffered investment losses as a […]
Jan, 04
2008
HOUSTON, April 1, 2008 – The Anti-Defamation League – Southwest Region presented Robin Gibbs of Gibbs & Bruns the 2008 Karen H. Susman Jurisprudence Award. The Jurisprudence Award, established in 1987, is presented annually to “an outstanding lawyer who exhibits a commitment to equality, justice and fairness, as well as community service.” Mr. Gibbs received the award […]
Dec, 20
2007
Court Rejects CSFB’s Motion to Dismiss Claims Arising from Collapse of AAA Rated Asset-Backed Notes issued by NCFE HOUSTON, December 20, 2007 – In a sweeping decision issued today, the Honorable James Graham of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio denied in virtually every respect motions to dismiss over $1.6 […]
Feb, 16
2007
Gibbs & Bruns partner Scott Humphries was named to Securities Law 360’s “10 Under 40” list. Highlighting Scott’s niche practice of representing institutional plaintiffs in securities disputes, “often filing cases on behalf of hedge fund, mutual funds and managed accounts,” Securities Law 360 also focused on Scott’s defense work which enhances his “well-rounded approach to […]
Oct, 20
2005
Gibbs & Bruns prepares to represent the bankruptcy trust of Fleming Cos. in order to recover damages from third parties. View Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.
May, 13
2005
The SEC has launched an investigation of the Defendants in the National Century Financial litigation in which Gibbs & Bruns represents the Plaintiff bondholders. Review the Asset-Backed Alert here detailing the matter.