Free Speech, Due Process and Trial by Jury
Lisa Blatt has argued more cases before the U.S. Supreme Court than any other woman in history – 40 cases, 37 wins. Born in San Angelo and educated at UT, Blatt embraces the state’s “Don’t Mess with Texas” bravado.
U.S. Supreme Court precedent allows the state bar to collect mandatory dues to support programs that improve the quality if legal services. That is the Texas Bar's argument at the federal Fifth Circuit which is hearing an appeal by lawyers seeking to end the very existence of mandatory bar associations.
Cyberpunk fiction often calls the physical world “meatspace,” as distinct from the online world of cyberspace. Litigation does not observe that distinction. Disputes about personal jurisdiction often ask a court to review the interaction between the physical and online worlds. The Dallas Court of Appeals recently reviewed the current state of that important law in Shopstyle, Inc. & Popsugar, Inc. v. rewardStyle, Inc.
The complaint filed by Students for Fair Admissions and orchestrated by UT grad Edward Blum is aimed at dismembering the Fisher and Grutter decisions that have sustained diversity in college admissions. Tony Mauro discusses the background.
Justice David Bridges, a 24-year veteran of the Fifth District Court of Appeals in Dallas, died late Saturday night, a victim of a crash with an apparent drunken driver. “We are stunned and heartbroken by this news,” said Justice Ken Molberg. “We couldn’t have asked for a better public servant or a finer gentleman as a colleague.”
After serving nearly 16 years on the Texas Supreme Court, Justice Paul W. Green — or "PWG" as he is affectionately known at the court — will retire the end of the current term. As the second-most senior member of the state's high court, Justice Green has authored 99 majority opinions in some of the most important cases in Texas jurisprudence. Lawyers at Haynes and Boone take a look back at a few of Justice Green's most notable opinions.
A ransomware attack May 8 from a Russian IP address crashed access to the state's appeals court records. But it didn't stop the business of the courts. Janet Elliott looks back at what happened and how the state responded to the unprecedented attack.
Justice Paul Green, the second-longest sitting justice on the Supreme Court of Texas, announced Tuesday that he is retiring at the end of August. A third-generation lawyer, Justice Green has been a reliably conservative vote on a state supreme court loaded with conservatives. Justice Green was re-elected in 2016 and his term officially ends in December 2022. Gov. Greg Abbott will appoint his successor.
The decision, which commentators are describing as “stunning,” will have regulatory consequences far beyond defining the criminal jurisdiction of state and federal courts. This article looks at key takeaways for companies with a stake in oil and gas development in the affected region.
Dallas appellate specialist Dan Geyser has argued nine cases at the U.S. Supreme Court - almost certainly the most of any lawyer in private practice in Texas. He argued five Supreme Court cases in two years – a large number for even the most sought-after Supreme Court practitioners. But last month, Geyser left his solo practice to join the Texas-based appellate firm Alexander Dubose & Jefferson as its U.S. Supreme Court and federal appellate practice chair. Why? Texas Lawbook correspondent Tony Mauro has the exclusive details.
Connie Pfeiffer joins Yetter Coleman with significant appellate wins under her belt and the desire to lead and mentor. Natalie Posgate lays out her background and how the professional persuader was persuaded to move.
In what has become a monthly ritual, the state’s highest court issued its 18th emergency order related to the COVID-19 pandemic that essentially extends its previous emergency order from May 26 for another month, except in a few specific circumstances. The ban on civil and criminal jury trials, as well as civil case filing deadlines, have been extended into September.
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