Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer legal questions on Wednesdays in January through the Dallas Bar Association’s LegalLine E-Clinic. The clinics, which run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., are free of cost.… Continue Reading
Ahead of his retirement in December 2024, Supreme Court of Texas Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht heard the final three oral arguments of his 36-year tenure on the state’s highest bench, on December 5 in the Supreme Court of Texas courtroom. On his final day in service, Hecht and the court heard the cases Leibman … Continue Reading
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has released its fiscal year 2024 annual report, covering activities from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. It is available online at scjc.texas.gov/about/annual-reports/. The State Bar of Texas Annual Report for 2023-2024 and the State Bar of Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline Annual Report, covering activity from June 1, … Continue Reading
Baylor Law School Professor Chris Jaeger has been named a co-winner of the American Association of Law Schools (AALS) Scholarly Papers Competition for his research paper titled The Hand Formula’s Unequal Inputs, according to a press release. This honor is awarded annually to junior faculty members at AALS member schools who have demonstrated remarkable scholarship, … Continue Reading
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and local lawyers, is hosting free virtual and in-person legal clinics for eligible Dallas County residents throughout December.… Continue Reading
Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer legal questions on Wednesdays in December through the Dallas Bar Association’s LegalLine E-Clinic. The clinics, which run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., are free of cost.… Continue Reading
The Texas Advocacy Project (TAP) will use a $25,000 Texas Bar Foundation grant to create a series of short-form legal education videos designed to help survivors navigate the Texas legal system. The videos will show victims their legal rights and responsibilities. The project, accessible through TAP’s online platform over the next 12 months, is “expected … Continue Reading
This fall, the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) is celebrating 40 years of providing judicial education to municipal judges and court personnel throughout Texas, according to a press release. In 1984, the Texas Municipal Courts Association created TMCEC to provide continuing education to municipal judges as well as specialized training for municipal court staff, … Continue Reading
The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the following proposed ethics opinion: Proposed Opinion 2024-6 (comment deadline 1/18/2025): What ethical issues are raised under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct by a lawyer’s use of generative artificial intelligence in the practice of law? Go here to … Continue Reading
The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the following proposed ethics opinion: Proposed Opinion 2024-5 (comment deadline 1/7/2025): May a Texas lawyer practicing in Texas join a District of Columbia law firm partnership that lawfully includes a nonlawyer partner? Go here to read the proposed opinion and … Continue Reading
Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week is a statewide effort honoring Veterans Day and coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state. From November 11-15, legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools, and pro bono attorneys will provide civil legal services for qualified Texas veterans.… Continue Reading
The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the following proposed ethics opinion: Proposed Opinion 2024-4 (comment deadline 1/07/2025): (1) If a lawyer engages a nonlawyer-owned company to provide a platform of support services, may the lawyer pay fees to the company based on a percentage of the revenues … Continue Reading
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit adopted a change to its rules in October. The approved amendment is as follows: FIFTH CIRCUIT RULE 27.3 27.3 Emergency Motions and Urgent Filings Requiring Action by a Date Certain in Cases Other Than Capital Cases. 27.3.2 Urgent Filings Requiring Action by a Date Certain. If … Continue Reading
The Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture unveiled a bronze statue of the late Charlye O. Farris, Texas’ first licensed African American female attorney, on October 26 on the lawn of the Wichita County Courthouse, according to a press release. The alliance commissioned Farris’ statue as part of its “Legends Project,” an effort to … Continue Reading
Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer legal questions on Wednesdays in November through the Dallas Bar Association’s LegalLine E-Clinic. The clinics, which run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., are free of cost. A volunteer attorney will call a participant for up to 15 minutes of legal advice. No attorney-client relationship will be established. … Continue Reading
The annual Harvest Celebration, co-sponsored by the Houston Bar Association (HBA), Houston Bar Foundation (HBF), and Houston Bar Association Auxiliary (HBAA), is celebrating its 75th anniversary at 7 p.m. on November 11 at River Oaks Country Club in Houston. All net proceeds directly support pro bono services through Houston Volunteer Lawyers (HVL), according to a … Continue Reading
Former Judge L. Clifford Davis, the oldest living African American attorney in Texas, received a Presidential Commendation from the State Bar of Texas on October 12, in celebration of his lifelong dedication to public service and integrity in the law. Davis celebrated his 100th birthday on the same day he received the commendation. State Bar … Continue Reading
Update 11/4/2024: Due to popular demand, vLex Fastcase has added a second webinar to demonstrate the platform’s new features to members of the State Bar of Texas. Webinar Details: Date: December 9 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. CST Register here Original post 10/21/2024: Since 2014, Fastcase’s legal research has been one of the most important … Continue Reading
Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer legal questions on Wednesdays in October through the Dallas Bar Association’s LegalLine E-Clinic. The clinics, which run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., are free of cost. A volunteer attorney will call a participant for up to 15 minutes of legal advice. No attorney-client relationship will be established. … Continue Reading
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and local lawyers, is hosting free virtual and in-person legal clinics for eligible Dallas County residents throughout October.… Continue Reading
The University of Houston Law Center received a $1.25 million gift from Alan F. Levin, a UHLC alumnus, and his wife, Diane, for the endowment of a mediation clinic to build upon and enhance mediation training for students, according to a press release. The mediation clinic is one of 13 specialized clinics at the UHLC … Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas Hispanic Issues Section and the Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF) will host LAWtería 2024, benefiting TAJF legal aid efforts throughout Texas. The fifth annual virtual game night will take place at 6 p.m. on September 24 via Zoom. To participate in the event, attendees are encouraged to donate to … Continue Reading
Gov. Greg Abbott swore in the newly appointed judges to the Texas Business Court on September 19 at Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth. Created during the 88th legislative session with the enactment of HB 19, each Business Court Division will provide a mechanism for businesses to resolve complex commercial disputes in … Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas Board of Directors will meet at 8 a.m. on September 27 at the Overton Hotel & Conference Center in Lubbock. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live on the State Bar of Texas YouTube channel. The meeting agenda is available here and the board packet materials … Continue Reading
