Law Firms Tackle Corporate Cybersecurity
At least a dozen Texas law firms are counseling their clients about cybersecurity concerns as sensitive information increasingly gets compromised.
Norton Rose Fulbright Prevails in 12-Year Death Penalty Case
The firm was able to remove an intellectually challenged man off of death row in exchange for life in prison, thus ending 12 years of litigation.
Texas Lawyers Open Doors for Asylum Seekers
Scores of Texas law firms are helping asylum applicants who can't afford legal counsel to assist in their case.
Lee Harvey Oswald Mock Jury Ends in Mistrials
A jury of a dozen Dallas citizens sat in judgment in the five decade old case in a mock trial orchestrated by the State Bar of Texas.
Attorney Fees Awarded in Landmark Voting Rights Act Case
The historic case determined last year the City of Farmers Branch's election system was unfair to Hispanics and other minorities.
Rape Victim Claims Police, Prosecutor Used Her as "Sexual Bait"
The Fifth Circuit federal appeals court is examining the case of a teenage rape victim who claims the police and prosecutor in her case knew she was being sexually assaulted and raped but didn't intervene because they needed more evidence to ensure a conviction. The victim has sued the officials claiming they violated her substantive due process rights, but the state says the law enforcement officials are protected by sovereign immunity.
Exclusive: Former SMU Law Dean Attanasio Gives First Interview
(June 2) - John Attanasio, during his final few hours Friday evening as dean of SMU’s Dedman School of Law, gave an exclusive interview to The Texas Lawbook about his 15 years at SMU, the law school’s accomplishments during his tenure, his ouster as dean and what comes next for him. Hint: no one was more surprised than him.
Fifth Circuit Grants Emergency Stay in Whooping Crane Case
A three-judge panel on Tuesday granted an emergency stay requested by Texas officials and large energy business interests to stop a lower federal court from enforcing sweeping environmental reforms in an effort to save whooping cranes under the Endangered Species Act.
A Word With Ray Nimmer: The U of H Fixer
When Raymond Nimmer took over as dean in 2006, the University of Houston Law Center was a mess. The previous dean left with just two weeks notice. The law school dropped to 70th in the national rankings. Students were revolting and faculty members were disgruntled. Seven years later, Nimmer is leaving and he has good news to report.
TCEQ to Appeal Whooping Crane Case
The AG's office intends to appeal a federal judge's ruling that found the state responsible for the death of 23 whooping cranes -- or nearly 10 percent of the migrating population.