Dallas

Alston & Bird client Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) prevailed in a suit brought by a former employee and purported whistleblower before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Alston & Bird served as counsel for Point Energy Partners in a force majeure dispute before the Supreme Court of Texas. The case marks the Supreme Court of Texas’ first thorough discussion and explanation of the concept of “force majeure” under Texas law.

Alston & Bird is once again honored by Fortune magazine’s annual survey of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” We are the only law firm that has earned this national recognition for 24 consecutive years and are delighted to have placed in the top 50 companies for 2023.

Alston & Bird achieved a sweep of complete victories for client Amperex Technology in four inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The PTAB’s Final Written Decisions determined that all challenged claims of four patents owned by Maxell Ltd. related to battery technologies were unpatentable and invalidated all challenged claims. Maxell had previously sued Amperex for patent infringement in the Western District of Texas and had an upcoming trial set for May 2023 in Waco, Texas.

Alston & Bird strengthened and expanded its capabilities to provide corporate, tax, and real estate advice to real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other clients with the addition of three partners in Dallas who collectively bring several decades of legal experience. Don Hammett and Lane Folsom join the Financial Services & Products Group and REITs & Funds Team, while Raleigh Johnston becomes part of the Federal & International Tax Group.

Alston & Bird has been honored once again by Patexia Inc. as a market leader representing respondents and complainants in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).