Texas Judge Upholds $182 Million Verdict Against NL Industries Oct 21, 2009
5 million in damages and interest against NL Industries and its officers. The case concerns a deal negotiated 11 years ago by the plaintiffs -- Efficasey Environmental, Highland Environmental Management and Industrial Recovery Capital Holdings Company -- to invest in an NL subsidiary that was created to clean up NL's massive environmental liabilities. (Law.com)
Beth Israel Deaconess names Brookline residents to its boards Oct 5, 2009
The managing principal of Perspective Capital Management LLC, Schechter began his career in 1977 as a chemical engineer with Diamond Shamrock, later joining NL Industries. He later became a strategic planning consultant with The Boston Consulting Group, and then Dove Associates. (Brookline TAB, MA)
NL Industries, Inc. Announces Cash Quarterly Dividend Aug 5, 2009
DALLAS, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ) announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of twelve and one-half cents ($0 ... NL Industries, Inc. is engaged in the component products (security products, furniture components and performance marine components), titanium dioxide products and other businesses ... SOURCE NL Industries, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Jury says Simmons' NL Industries is liable Jul 21, 2009
Jury rules against Harold Simmons' NL Industries - Dallas Business Journal ... Jury rules against Harold Simmons' NL Industries ... The jury in a lawsuit involving minority shareholders who sued a Harold Simmons-affiliated company ruled against Simmons' company, NL Industries, in a verdict that could bring damages ranging from $28 million to $178 million. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
NL Industries Hit With $179 Million Jury Verdict Jul 21, 2009
7 million in actual damages, $140 million in punitive damages against NL Industries and $5 million in punitive damages against NL's general counsel. We asked Susman if he'd make money on this case, which the firm took on contingency. (Law.com)
Jury Verdict Rendered Against NL and Certain Officers and Directors Jul 21, 2009
DALLAS, July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On Friday, July 17, 2009, a Dallas County jury reached a verdict and awarded damages to former minority shareholders of NL Environmental Management Services, Inc. (EMS), an NL Industries, Inc. subsidiary ... SOURCE NL Industries, Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Sebelius Headed For Senate Confirmation Apr 3, 2009
They are the Fidelity Advisor Energy Fund, Westar Energy Inc., Kronos Worldwide Inc. and NL Industries Inc.. The latter two companies manufacture titanium dioxide, an ingredient in cosmetics and milk, both of which are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, which is part of HHS.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
NL Reports Fourth Quarter Results Mar 12, 2009
DALLAS, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ) today reported net income of $36 ... NL Industries, Inc. is engaged in the component products (security products, furniture components and performance marine components), chemicals (TiO2) and other businesses ... NL INDUSTRIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In millions, except earnings per share) Three months ended Year ended December 31, December 31, ------------ ------------ 2007 2008 2007 2008 ----... (PR Newswire)
