As students across the state returned to the classrooms to kick off a new school year this August, the opportunity for attorneys to host a session of the State Bar of Texas project "I was the first. Vote for Me!" also began.… Continue Reading
During the month of October, lawyers who practice family law in Tarrant County are encouraged to participate in Goal30, an initiative designed to increase professionalism, by re-reading the Texas Lawyer’s Creed and imparting its message into their everyday behavior. The creed, which was written in 1989, was reaffirmed by the Texas Supreme Court and the … Continue Reading
On Sept. 11, attorneys from the Dallas office of Holland & Knight volunteered to complete several service projects at the Texas Fire Museum.… Continue Reading
This year, Celebrate Freedom Week is September 16-20. During this week, every social studies class in the State of Texas is required, under Texas Education Code, §29.907, to provide instruction regarding the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution (including the Bill of Rights) in their historical contexts.… Continue Reading
More than 270 Henderson County peace officers recently received free training through a course offered by the Henderson County district attorney and sheriff's offices.… Continue Reading
Becky Baskin Ferguson of Midland and Terry O. Tottenham of Austin have been appointed to serve on the Texas Access to Justice Foundation Board of Directors, the foundation announced Wednesday.… Continue Reading
The Texas Supreme Court has confirmed news reports that Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson will resign effective Oct. 1. The court's full news release appears below.… Continue Reading
Inside: A look at the 83rd Session and the important legislation you need to know, from changes in business law to new procedures such as e-filing. Plus: Tips on managing your brand via social media, pop culture references that have made their way into legal decisions, unsolved cases that need a fresh perspective, and dangerous … Continue Reading
