Jun, 02
2008
Chambers USA 2008 named Gibbs & Bruns LLP a Band 1 Leading Firm for General Commercial Litigation in Texas. The firm has earned this top ranking from Chambers since 2003. Chambers describes the firm as “unbelievably deep and powerful, hard-hitting and accurate.” Commentators add that the firm “displays an enviable array of talent with no […]
Jun, 02
2008
Gibbs & Bruns partners Robin Gibbs, Phil Bruns, Kathy Patrick, and Grant Harvey are listed in the 2008 Expert Guide’s directory: Guide to the World’s Leading Litigation Lawyers. The directory is published by Legal Media Group. Researchers send over “4000 questionnaires to senior in-house counsel, partners at leading law firms, and other specialists in 65 jurisdictions” and […]
Jun, 02
2008
Gibbs & Bruns LLP was named to Legal 500 US‘s 2008 directory for Energy Litigation. The firm is described as “a really outstanding practice.” A client commented on the “strong experience and attentiveness of any lawyer you get there, something that is often missing from international firms working in these disciplines,” and the “in-depth comprehension of […]
Jun, 01
2008
We represented Francis D. John, former CEO of Key Energy Services, Inc., in a consolidated nationwide federal securities class action arising out of restatement of multiple years’ 10-K’s and 10-Q’s during Mr. John’s tenure. Other named Defendants were Key Energy Services, Inc., the company’s chief financial officer, chief operating officer, and successor chief executive officer. In 2008, […]
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 […]
May, 02
2008
Robin Gibbs was named to Lawdragon‘s 2008 list of 100 top securities litigation lawyers. Lawdragon‘s “100 Lawyers You Need to Know in Securities Litigation” was compiled from nominations of lawyers who are “making waves in securities litigation.” Over 50,000 nomination forms were emailed to lawyers, judges, and in-house counsel around the nation. The lawyers who made […]
May, 01
2008
In late March 2008, Gibbs & Bruns literally hit the ground running to represent CC Media Holdings, Inc. in a tortious interference case arising out of CC Media’s $26 billion acquisition of Clear Channel Communications. CC Media claimed that a consortium of financial institutions, who had committed to fund the merger, were deliberately trying 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 […]
Apr, 02
2008
The 13th edition of Practical Law Company’s PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008 ranks Gibbs & Bruns a Leading Firm in Texas for Dispute Resolution. The firm is one of only five firms, based in Austin, Dallas, and/or Houston, given the designation of “Leading Firm” – the highest ranking bestowed by PLC. Robin Gibbs is named on […]
Mar, 02
2008
Law & Politics and the publishers of Texas Monthly released their list of 2008 Texas Super Lawyer “Rising Stars” in a special stand-alone issue. Eight Gibbs & Bruns lawyers were honored for excellence in their primary areas of practice. Gibbs & Bruns’ Rising Stars: Business LitigationMark GiuglianoJeff KubinBrian Ross General LitigationAndi Gulley