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Save the Date: CLE Webinar — October 17, 2025 Buck Keenan LLP is pleased to partner with the Houston Bar Association for a webinar on: “Anatomy of a TRO in State and Federal Court”. This CLE program will cover key Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure related to temporary restraining orders (TROs), along with practical tips and strategies for seeking relief in both state and federal court. 📅 Date: October 17, 2025 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gA9bEsiN #Webinar #BuckKeenan #HBA

Buck Keenan LLP Partner Mano DeAyala was honored to join Judge Beau Miller and Andrew Bender for the panel on “A Rush to Judgment?: What you need to know about the new motion for summary judgment law.” We discussed House Bill 16, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday, which sets new MSJ timelines and creates 5 new Harris County Civil District Courts—the first since 1985. These courts will ease crowded dockets and ensure faster, fairer resolutions. Justice delayed is justice denied. Big shoutout to Mia Lorick, HBA Litigation Section Chair, for putting together a sold-out luncheon. https://lnkd.in/gmFv6dra #BuckKeenan #HBA

We're pleased to announce that Buck Keenan Partner and State Representative, Mano DeAyala, will be joining Judge Beau Miller and Andrew Bender at the upcoming panel discussion, "A Rush to Judgment?: What you need to know about the new motion for summary judgment law." Mano and the panel will unpack the new rules governing the disposition of motions for summary judgment in Texas. Register online: https://lnkd.in/gmFv6dra #LegalUpdate #TexasLaw #SummaryJudgment #ManoDeAyala #litigation

Not every appellate victory breaks new ground. This one did. In the latest chapter of a series of lawsuits and arbitrations stemming from an oil and gas Concession Agreement with the Republic of Cameroon, Mano DeAyala and Andrew Wright successfully represented Rodeo Resources and others in obtaining reversal of an order denying arbitration. The First Court of Appeals held that Rodeo could compel arbitration despite not being a party to the arbitration agreements at issue, a result that's relatively rare, and one that reflects careful application of Texas's direct-benefits estoppel doctrine. Courts generally require parties to arbitrate only when they've expressly agreed to do so, which makes compelling arbitration through direct-benefits estoppel a demanding legal standard to meet. The appellate court recognized a key inconsistency: the plaintiff could not pursue claims dependent on contracts containing broad arbitration provisions while simultaneously trying to avoid those same provisions. Congratulations to our clients on this result. We appreciate the opportunity to represent Rodeo Resources. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJVqa2T6 #AppellateLaw #Arbitration #TexasLaw #OilAndGas #LegalVictory

Buck Keenan is pleased to announce that partners Robert Paddock, Mano DeAyala, and Robin Lindley have been recognized by Super Lawyers for 2026. This prestigious honor recognizes their commitment to excellence in litigation and their standing among peers in the legal profession. Super Lawyers selection is based on peer nominations, comprehensive evaluations, and independent research conducted on a state-by-state basis. Congratulations to Robert, Mano, and Robin on this outstanding achievement. #buckkeenan #superlawyers #recognition #litigation #houstonlawyers

Houston's growth means more roads, more transmission lines, more infrastructure, and more private property caught in the middle. Most land acquisitions for these projects are resolved through negotiated easements. When negotiations reach an impasse, condemnation is the tool that keeps a project moving. But it puts two groups on opposite sides of the same question: the entities that need land rights to build, and the landowners being asked to give them up. Buck Keenan understands both sides of this equation. We represent midstream and utility clients in right-of-way negotiation, acquisition, and condemnation matters, nd we represent property owners in governmental takings, working to ensure they receive full and just compensation for their affected property rights under the Texas and U.S. Constitutions. Read our latest blog on how condemnation works and what's at stake for both sides of the table: https://lnkd.in/eFXTP__d #BuckKeenan #HoustonLitigation