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
Feb, 02
2008
Robin Gibbs was named to Expert Guides to the Leading Lawyers’ “Best of the Best 2008 Top Litigation Experts in the USA.” Robin was nominated to this list via an extensive survey of in-house counsel and his peers. Research by Expert Guides included distribution of over 3500 questionnaires to senior in-house counsel, partners at pre-eminent […]
Jan, 15
2008
Gibbs & Bruns represented the former Outside Drectors of the Enron Board of Directors in litigation arising out of the collapse of Enron. In one of the coordinated and consolidated cases, the trial court found that a firm representing Fleming & Associates engaged in sanctionable conduct and imposed monetary sanctions. As part of a settlement of […]
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 […]
Jan, 01
2008
This case involved claims for breach of contract, fraud, and tortious interference against a group of Trinidadian oil and gas companies and a Houston-based international energy company. The dispute arose from the breach of a written contract for the development of an offshore oil prospect off the coast of Trinidad, West Indies. Our client, Greenfield […]