Jan, 31
2012
HOUSTON (January 31) – Gibbs & Bruns LLP announced today that its clients have issued instructions to US Bank, Wells Fargo, and Deutsche Bank, as Trustees, to open investigations of ineligible mortgages in pools securing over $25 billion of Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) issued by various affiliates of Morgan Stanley. Collectively, Gibbs & Bruns’ […]
Jan, 17
2012
This lawsuit arose out of the purchase by Plaintiff, an individual investor, of approximately $35 million of asset backed sewer revenue securities from defendant JPMorgan. When the value of the securities suffered a significant drop in value, Plaintiff filed suit against JPMorgan alleging violations of the Texas Securities Act. Specifically, Plaintiff alleged that JPMorgan was selected […]
Jan, 10
2012
We were retained by the John M. O’Quinn Foundation, the sole beneficiary under the will of the late, legendary trial lawyer John O’Quinn, to represent its interests in over $400 million of property devised to it under O’Quinn’s will. Darla Lexington, O’Quinn’s companion, claimed she was entitled to a substantial portion of O’Quinn’s Estate on […]
Jan, 05
2012
Houston (January 5) – Gibbs & Bruns LLP announced today that its clients have issued instructions to US Bank and HSBC, as Trustees, to open investigations of ineligible mortgages in pools securing over $19 billion of Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) issued by various affiliates of Wells Fargo. Collectively, Gibbs & Bruns’ clients hold over […]
Dec, 16
2011
Houston (December 16) – Gibbs & Bruns LLP announced today that its clients have issued instructions to BNY Mellon, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Citibank, and HSBC, as Trustees, to open investigations of ineligible mortgages in pools securing over $95 billion of Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) issued by various affiliates of JPMorgan. Collectively, Gibbs & […]
Nov, 02
2011
For the fifth consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation, published by Legal Media Group and Euromoney names Gibbs & Bruns a “Highly Recommended” litigation firm in Texas. Gibbs and Bruns clients say ‘The firm is recognized as a true trial firm with a highly competent appellate and legal research capability,’ and ‘I believe they have the best plaintiff’s […]
Nov, 02
2011
Gibbs & Bruns LLP’s founding partner Robin Gibbs and senior partner Kathy Patrick are named “Leading Dispute Resolution Lawyers” in the 11th anniversary directory: 2012 Cross-Border Dispute Resolution Handbook. Gibbs & Bruns is named on the short list of “Leading Firms” in Texas for Dispute Resolution. Practical Law Company’s (PLC) directories and web site focus […]
Nov, 02
2011
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released the 2011 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Gibbs & Bruns LLP was prominently featured on the second annual list with both national and metropolitan ranking recognition. Gibbs & Bruns is nationally ranked in the General Commercial Litigation category, Tier 3. In the Metroplitan Rankings for Houston, Gibbs […]
Oct, 17
2011
Read the full text of Nathan Vardi’s Forbes magazine article on Gibbs & Bruns partner Kathy Patrick and the Countrywide RMBS Effort: Wall Street’s New Nightmare: The Next Wave of Mortgage-Backed Securities Claims
Oct, 12
2011
Gibbs & Bruns represented Farouk Systems, manufacturer of the popular CHI hair care products, in an action against Costco concerning the sale of counterfeit products. After a seven day trial, the jury determined that Costco had sold a counterfeit CHI hair iron. The jury also awarded Farouk Systems the maximum statutory damages for non-willful trademark infringement […]