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09/03/2026

Seeking a judge's recusal is rarely straightforward. Butler Snow attorney Craig Enoch examines the standards governing judicial recusal in Texas and when a judge's impartiality may reasonably be questioned. Read more from our latest BizLitNews blog:

“When you strike at a king” begins the legendary admonition by Ralph Waldo Emerson to a young Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.[1] The young writer had asked for a review of his essay, which challenged the philosophy of Plato. ...

09/03/2026

Butler Snow attorneys were proud to show their support as Amanda Tollison was sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi on Tuesday. Congratulations!

09/01/2026

Butler Snow attorneys Ashley Wicks and Tray Hairston will speak at Delta Fest 2026 on September 3. The event will bring together leaders from business, government, philanthropy, higher education and community development to explore opportunities connected to significant investments shaping the region’s future. Read more:

Butler Snow is pleased to announce that attorneys Ashley N. Wicks and Tray Hairston will serve as speakers at Delta Fest 2026. The event will take place September 2-4, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi, bringing together leaders ...

09/01/2026

In our latest post, attorneys Doug Weissinger and Randy McClanahan examine FinCEN's finalization of changes to the , its immediate impact on businesses, and the potential legal and regulatory developments that could reshape compliance obligations in the future.

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We previously wrote about the Treasury Department and FinCEN’s issuance of an interim rule declining to enforce penalties or fines against U.S. citizens or domestic reporting companies, effectively limiting the scope of the C ...

08/31/2026

See the latest from Cara Baer of our group on NIH's draft policy requiring clinical researchers and institutions to share survey results with participants: https://bit.ly/4xyhR4N

08/31/2026

Last week, 11 new attorneys joined the firm across our Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Charleston, London, Nashville, and Ridgeland offices. Welcome to Butler Snow!

08/28/2026

While many students are heading back to the classroom, we’re still reminiscing about our Summer Associate Program.

This year, we had the pleasure of welcoming an incredible group of law students to our offices in Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Charleston, Denver, Huntsville, Memphis, Nashville, and Ridgeland. We loved having our summer associates as part of the team and wish them all a successful semester. We look forward to welcoming them back next year!

08/25/2026

Butler Snow is pleased to welcome Cheri Hasz to the firm's Regulatory and Government group in our Austin office. Cheri brings experience in utility regulation, administrative law, and public policy. Prior to joining Butler Snow, she served the Public Utility Commission of Texas, representing the public interest in contested proceedings involving electric, water, sewer, and telecommunications matters.

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Butler Snow is pleased to announce that Cheri R. Hasz has joined the Regulatory and Government Relations group in the firm’s Austin office. Cheri brings experience in utility regulation, administrative law, and public p ...

08/25/2026

The Butler Snow Foundation represents a deep connection to our local communities across the firm's geographic footprint. Partnerships with local organizations help support these communities and allow our attorneys and staff to see the difference these organizations make every day.

Eligible organizations can apply to receive a 2026 Butler Snow Foundation grant through September 15. This week, we recognize organizations in Mississippi, Louisiana and Georgia.

Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi (Jackson, MS)
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation (Baton Rouge, LA)
The Drake House - Roswell (Roswell, GA)

Methodist Children's Homes of Mississippi – "At Methodist Children’s Homes of Mississippi, children are growing through art therapy and accredited academic support. Our new Learning Center helps children in crisis find stability, healing, and lasting hope for their future. Thank you, Butler Snow Foundation, for making this possible."

Our Lady of the Lake Foundation – "The Butler Snow Foundation’s support allows us to reduce our waitlist and provide life-changing adaptive bikes to children whose families cannot afford them, giving them the chance to experience the childhood joy of riding a bike. This support ensures greater access to mobility, inclusion, and therapeutic play for those who need it most."

The Drake House – "Our Butler Snow Foundation grant was used to renovate an outdated apartment unit that could not safely house a mother and her children. With your funds, we purchased a new water heater, replaced and repaired appliances, repaired flooring, and repainted. Because of your support, the new family who moved in shed tears and said they "feel safe here".

Learn more about the Foundation and apply here: https://bit.ly/3A4X1Rz

08/24/2026

As Texas continues to attract significant data center investment, the policy landscape is evolving alongside growing demand for AI and digital infrastructure. In this latest blog, Butler Snow Senior Government Relations Advisor Esme Thoman explores key regulatory and legislative developments shaping data center projects across the state and highlights important considerations for developers, investors, utilities, and other stakeholders.

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Key Takeaways Texas’ approach to data center development continues to evolve. As Butler Snow previously reported, Governor Greg Abbott’s August 3, 2026, directive called for additional review of data centers seeking to connec ...