Jun, 02
2014
Gibbs & Bruns trial lawyers, Robin Gibbs, Kathy Patrick, Grant Harvey and Barrett Reasoner are named, once again, on the Legal 500’s annual “Leading Trial Lawyers” list for the United States. Legal 500 released its 2014 lawyer and law firm ranking directory on June 25, 2014. Robin Gibbs is one of the co-founders of a […]
May, 30
2014
The Texas Lawyer named Gibbs & Bruns LLP the mid-size firm winner for General Litigation in its 2014 Litigation Department of the Year awards. The awards highlight Texas trial lawyers, their respective firms, based on recent client successes. Gibbs & Bruns was honored for its $8.5 billion settlement with Bank of America: Scott Humphries, Gibbs […]
May, 15
2014
The National Law Journal recently presented “America’s 50 Outstanding General Counsel” report highlighting some of the most “important companies and organizations in the world” and the general counsels who “exemplify top lawyering skills and professionalism.” PIMCO’s General Counsel, David Flattum, was among the in-house lawyers featured. In a companion piece to this NLJ feature, “Counsel […]
May, 02
2014
Chambers USA 2014 ranks Gibbs & Bruns LLP on a shortlist of just four firms in Texas for Commercial Litigation. Long-established commercial litigation group noted for its high-caliber energy sector clients. A market-leading securities litigation practice involved in some of the largest MBS cases. Hired by major multinationals in bet-the-company cases. Strengths They are thorough in their analysis and preparation, tough with […]
Apr, 16
2014
We represented SM Energy Company, Potato Creek LLC, Open Flow Gas Supply Corporation, and SJ Exploration LLC in an action against Endeavour Operating Corporation. The case arose from Endeavour Operating Corporation’s breach of two purchase and sale agreements to purchase our clients’ interests in oil and gas leases, a pipeline, and related facilities in the […]
Apr, 07
2014
HOUSTON, April 7, 2014 – Today, 18 institutional investors represented by Gibbs & Bruns LLP (“Institutional Investors”) announced they have reached an agreement with Citigroup (“Citi”) under which Citi will make a binding offer (“Offer”) to the Trustees of 68 RMBS Trusts issued by Citi to settle mortgage repurchase claims. The Institutional Investors support the […]
Apr, 03
2014
In March 2011, Judge Daniels in the Southern District of New York approved the plan of distribution supported by client Carnegie Mellon University in the $815 million Westridge Capital receivership case, SEC v. WG Trading Investors, L.P. et al., 09-CIV-1750 (S.D.N.Y). During the March hearing, Scott Humphries, representing Carnegie Mellon University and speaking on behalf […]
Mar, 02
2014
Thomson Reuters’ 2014 list of “Texas Rising Stars” highlights eight Gibbs & Bruns lawyers in its annual publication of Super Lawyers magazine. The yearly list includes top talent across the state as recognized by peer nominations and editorial research. Gibbs & Bruns partners and associates named on this year’s list in the Business Litigation and […]
Mar, 01
2014
Gibbs & Bruns represented a major provider of automotive dealership management systems in federal litigation involving claims of copyright infringement, complex antitrust issues, tortious interference with contracts and other issues. The firm successfully moved to dismiss the antitrust and other counterclaims alleged against its client and the case later settled amicably.
Nov, 15
2013
HOUSTON, November 15, 2013 – Today, 21 institutional investors represented by Gibbs & Bruns LLP (“Institutional Investors”) announced they have reached an agreement with JPMorgan under which JPMorgan will make a binding offer (“Offer”) to the Trustees of 330 RMBS Trusts issued by JPMorgan, Bear Stearns and Chase to settle mortgage repurchase and servicing claims. […]