For litigators in their early years of practice, drafting discovery responses that comply with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure requires a thoughtful approach, one that can withstand a motion to compel and build a defensible record to thrive in a meet-and-confer with opposing counsel. Here are five rules for crafting discovery motions that can withstand scrutiny.
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The client calls and texts started on Election Night, as the blue-shaded Texas results grew deeper and deeper on the ballot. Clients wanted to know what to make of it, what changes they could expect. But their Texas lawyers were just as shocked as their clients. And days later they are cautiously optimistic, even hopeful, that a Blue slate in Texas will keep the money green.
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Ousted SCOTX Justice Eyes Federal Bench
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