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Trailblazing Hunton Partners Recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s Elite 2025 Top 250 Women in Litigation

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Two partners from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP have been recognized as part of Benchmark Litigation’s 2025 list of the Top 250 Women in Litigation. This annual roster showcases women attorneys who have made significant contributions to the legal field and exemplified excellence in litigation. Based in Richmond, Virginia, Hunton Andrews Kurth is known for its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, which is reflected in this latest recognition. The firm continues to support and elevate female legal professionals, encouraging their development and involvement in high-stakes cases across various practice areas. The two distinguished partners honored … Read more

Texas Schools Embrace Major Overhaul for 2025-26: Cell Phone Bans, Religious Displays, and Historic Teacher Pay Raises

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Longview, Texas — As the 2025-26 school year commences, educators in Longview and across Texas are adjusting to significant changes that include teacher pay raises, cell phone restrictions, and new legislation regarding prayer and religious displays in schools. A recent state law prohibits students from using cell phones during school hours, prompting districts in Longview, Pine Tree, and Spring Hill to enforce policies that require students to store their devices in backpacks from the beginning of the school day. Representative Caroline Fairly, who authored House Bill 1481, aimed to create a distraction-free environment for students. … Read more

California Jury Hands Down Historic $604.9 Million Trade Secret Verdict Against Phillips 66 for Misappropriation

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A California jury has ordered Phillips 66 Company to pay nearly $605 million in damages for misusing trade secrets belonging to Propel Fuels, Inc. The ruling, delivered on October 16, 2024, held Phillips 66 liable after concluding that it had willfully misappropriated proprietary information during acquisition negotiations with Propel, a company specializing in low-carbon fuels. The legal battle began in 2017 when Propel and Phillips 66 entered discussions to potentially merge or collaborate on Propel’s innovative renewable gasoline and diesel technologies. Propel shared sensitive data under a non-disclosure agreement to facilitate these talks. However, the … Read more

San Bernardino Family Confronts Chaos as Federal Agents Open Fire in Shocking Weekend Encounter

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A father in San Bernardino is grappling with a traumatic incident involving federal officers who opened fire on his vehicle during what he described as a shocking encounter over the weekend. The incident occurred on Saturday, when video footage showed masked agents attempting to order the three occupants of the car out by breaking the driver’s side window. The driver, identified only as Francisco, reacted by accelerating away from the scene, prompting the sound of gunfire — described by the Department of Homeland Security as shots fired in self-defense. According to … Read more