At the General Session Luncheon on June 27, 2014, during the State Bar of Texas’s Annual Meeting in Austin, 2013-2014 State Bar of Texas President Lisa M. Tatum gave her farewell remarks before Trey Apffel, a League City attorney, was sworn in as the 2014-2015 State Bar president. Apffel, surrounded by his family, shared his … Continue Reading
Giving the keynote presentation on June 26, 2014, at the State Bar of Texas Bar Leaders Recognition Luncheon at the bar’s Annual Meeting in Austin, former director of the National Security Agency Bobby Ray Inman spoke to the audience about numerous security threats around the world. Among the most serious, he noted weapons of mass … Continue Reading
Veterans seeking legal advice or legal assistance can visit a free legal clinic on Saturday, June 28, 2014, in Pearland, southeast of Houston. The clinic is joint-sponsored by the Brazoria County Bar Association and the Houston Bar Foundation’s Veterans Legal Initiative, a coalition of local bar associations spanning 17 Texas counties that provides pro bono … Continue Reading
A Harris County resident is taking CVS Pharmacy to court in hopes of receiving monetary relief over $200,000 but not more than $1,000,000. According to the plaintiff’s original petition, in June 2012, Claudis Alston presented a prescription for eye drops to a CVS store in Houston. Instead of receiving eye drops, the prescription was filled … Continue Reading
Michael Morton-subject of magazine profiles, focus of an acclaimed documentary, author of an upcoming memoir-is by many measures a celebrity. It's a label he doesn't relish, especially in light of the reason so many people know his name, Morton recently told an audience of San Antonio defense lawyers.… Continue Reading
Experts in law and media will discuss the right to privacy in the age of "big data" and the dangers of not reading online agreements at the State Bar of Texas 2014 Open Government Seminar.… Continue Reading
As the State Bar of Texas celebrates the Civil Rights Act's 50th anniversary during its 2014 Annual Meeting, consider this reading list to help you learn more about the law and its legacy.… Continue Reading
Soccer, though beloved by almost every nation on earth, is far from being the most popular sport in the United States. In fact, two-thirds of U.S. respondents to a recent poll said they would not be watching the 2014 World Cup currently underway in Brazil. But, if ever so slowly, soccer is gaining traction. More … Continue Reading
Over the years, the Edwards County Courthouse in Rocksprings, Texas, has endured some tough times. In 1897, a fire gutted the building; in 1927, a deadly tornado struck town, causing additional structural damage and need for repair. But 2010 brought a turn of luck. That year, the courthouse, first constructed in 1891, was selected to … Continue Reading
Six Texas attorneys have been selected as winners of “A Standing Ovation” award from TexasBarCLE. The lawyers were chosen based on their exceptional volunteer contributions to CLE programing in 2013. “All of our volunteers deserve our gratitude for contributing to the continuing education of their peers,” said Patrick Nester, director of TexasBarCLE. “Nevertheless, some stand … Continue Reading
The Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas has chosen Beaumont attorney Bob Black as its newest Texas Legal Legend. Black, a former State Bar president who practices as the managing shareholder in MehaffyWeber, will be inducted at a ceremony during the bar’s 2014 Annual Meeting in Austin. Black has tried more than 50 … Continue Reading
Michael Morton, whose wrongful conviction and exoneration attracted widespread attention and led to criminal justice reforms in the last Texas Legislature, will be among the keynote speakers this week at the 27th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Course in San Antonio.… Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas is hosting 26 student teachers for the 17th annual Hatton W. Sumners Student Teacher Institute today at the Texas Law Center in Austin.… Continue Reading
A high-level scam involving collection with a fraudulent certified check has affected at least three Texas attorneys in recent years, and one victim is warning that more lawyers might be targeted.… Continue Reading
Inside: Trey Apffel, who takes office as president of the State Bar of Texas at Annual Meeting, on understanding the daily challenges of an attorney, staying relevant to members, and protecting the rule of law. Plus: what you need to know about collaborative law, highlights from the Civil Rights Summit, winning pieces from the Texas … Continue Reading
