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IP firm Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP has launched its first Texas office in Dallas, appointing former USPTO Southwest Regional Director Hope S. as Managing Office Partner and trial partner Christian Hurt. Welcoming the expansion, Managing Partner James Barney and Chair Frank A. DeCosta, III, highlighted Texas as a pivotal market for patent disputes across technology, life sciences, and energy sectors. Read the complete report by Sarah Speight: https://lnkd.in/dzCaB_PR   #IntellectualProperty #Patents #PatentLitigation #LegalCareers

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Texas expanded the Business Court's jurisdiction over the summer – how does this impact your Texas business? House Bill 40, effective September 1, 2025, lowered the amount-in-controversy threshold from $10 million to $5 million for several commercial dispute categories and added new jurisdiction over intellectual property, technology, trade secret, and arbitration-related claims. That means more Texas businesses now have access to a specialized court led by judges with commercial law experience – and potentially faster, more predictable resolution of high-stakes disputes. But jurisdiction is only the first question. Whether the Texas Business Court is the right forum for your dispute depends on the facts, your litigation goals, and some real tradeoffs worth understanding before you file. Houston business attorney Trey Hendershot breaks it all down in our latest article: https://ow.ly/Wj1B50YrfS5

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For nearly two decades, Rainwater, Holt & Sexton has built one of Arkansas’ largest personal injury firms, with a longstanding reputation for high-quality legal representation and a deep connection with clients. Today, they join Uplift Investors' Orion Legal MSO as a co-founding partner firm. With more than 40 attorneys and 150 staff members serving clients from eight offices across Arkansas, Rainwater has remained firmly rooted in the communities it serves and committed to the clients who have shaped its growth. Founding partners Mike Rainwater and Bob Sexton will also serve as members of Orion’s National Advisory Board. In Mike’s words: “For nearly two decades, we’ve grown Rainwater by staying focused on a simple principle: prioritizing our clients above all and being there for our fellow Arkansans when they need us most. As we look to the future, we want to ensure our attorneys and staff have everything they need to keep delivering on that commitment. We believe Orion shares our values and understands what makes Rainwater special, and this partnership will allow us to build on what we’ve created while continuing to raise the bar for our clients and our team.” That’s the Orion model in action: providing non-legal operational support in marketing, finance, technology, talent and administrative infrastructure, while preserving firm independence. Rainwater will remain 100% owned by the Rainwater Holt and Sexton lawyers who will continue as such to direct the firm’s legal practice. See what partnership with Orion looks like → https://lnkd.in/dzyE7Tch

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IP powerhouse Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner has officially opened its first Texas office in Dallas, marking the firm's first U.S. expansion in roughly 20 years. Why Texas? The state has become a magnet for high-stakes patent litigation and a booming hub for tech, life sciences, energy, and advanced manufacturing. Managing partner James Barney notes that nearly a third of Finnegan's litigation is already tied to Texas courts, and that share keeps growing. Leading the charge: 🔸 Hope Shimabuku — former Regional Director of the USPTO's Southwest Regional Outreach Office 🔸 Christian Hurt — trial and appellate partner joining from McKool Smith Both bring deep Texas roots and courtroom experience, positioning Finnegan to offer full-service IP support — litigation, prosecution, and counseling — right at the center of where innovation is being built and tested. A smart, strategic move that reflects a bigger trend: as business and innovation migrate to Texas, so does the legal talent that supports it. Read more here: https://okt.to/vkCG3e #IPLaw #PatentLitigation #LegalIndustry #Dallas #LawFirmExpansion #Finnegan

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