Michael Morton, the Williamson County man who was exonerated of his wife’s murder after serving nearly 25 years behind bars, will present the keynote address at the Bar Leaders Recognition Luncheon on June 16 during the State Bar of Texas 2016 Annual Meeting.… Continue Reading
As attorneys and paralegals from across the state plan to meet in Austin on March 30 for the 34th Annual Texas Forum, the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division’s District 3 will offer an opportunity for North Texas paralegals to take part in a simulcast of the event. This year’s forum theme is “Towards A … Continue Reading
Low-income, disabled, unemployed, or homeless veterans needing assistance with bankruptcy or debt issues can receive free legal services at a first-of-its-kind Veterans Bankruptcy Clinic in the Dallas area on February 3. The single-issue clinic focused on bankruptcy and debt problems is a partnership between the State Bar of Texas, the Bankruptcy Law Section of the … Continue Reading
The Dallas Bar Association invites attorneys and members of the public to a free panel discussion on “Uncovering Implicit Bias and Understanding its Effects” from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at the Pavilion at the Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Ave. in downtown Dallas.… Continue Reading
Michelle Hunter, executive director of the State Bar of Texas, was selected for a place on the annual Fastcase 50 list of “the smartest, most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders in the law.” Joining Hunter on the list is the State Bar’s Pat Nester, assistant deputy director and TexasBarCLE director. Fastcase is an online … Continue Reading
The State Bar of Texas Office of Minority Affairs will host the 23rd Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP) on October 14-16, 2015, at the Westin Houston Memorial City hotel.… Continue Reading
The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas will host the Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar (TAPS) Saddle Up for CLE, September 30-October 2 at the Sheraton Hotel in Fort Worth.… Continue Reading
The 13th annual Texas Minority Attorney Program (TMAP) will be held May 29 at the South Texas College of Law in Houston. TMAP is a one-day, live CLE seminar and networking event geared toward minority and women solo and small firm practitioners.… Continue Reading
Music streaming platforms and the legal issues that come with them were the focus of two CLE panels during SXSW 2015. Leading attorneys from across the nation took the stage to address both fellow lawyers and industry professionals about the current situations. During “Unhappy Together,” panelists Bob Donnelly, Steve Gordon, and Henry Gradstein delved into … Continue Reading
If you’re a filmmaker wondering if you will be sued, ask yourself: “Have I created a very popular film?” That message came off loud and clear during the “Intellectual Property in Film and Interactive Media” CLE at SXSW. During the panel, Akin Gump attorneys Kellie Marie Johnson and Charles Everingham discussed trademark and copyright issues, … Continue Reading
Members of the Hispanic Issues Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas met Feb. 24 in Austin for a day of CLE. In addition to talks on wills and estates, the current business landscape, and civility in the practice … Continue Reading
Legal professionals will speak on grand juries, policing, use of force, and civil rights, among other topics, during a CLE event at the University of Houston Law Center this Friday. The program is part of a free series of CLE for alumni and is open to other attorneys in the greater Houston area. Attendees will … Continue Reading
On October 17, sponsored in part by the Computer and Technology Section of the State Bar of Texas, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law will host a symposium and CLE that will feature discussions on social media matters, such as constitutional questions, issues with judges and juries, and the ethical use of these online … Continue Reading
Public-private partnerships are being promoted by President Obama, written about by Forbes and the New York Times, and heralded by some as “a lifeline for cities” inundated with fiscal problems and as the way to build our nation’s future (they also attract their fair share of criticism). In P3s, as they’re commonly called, government agencies … Continue Reading
Now in its 35th year, the Hispanic Issues Section of the State Bar of Texas has been active addressing statewide matters, such as helping to create a bar association coalition to address the unaccompanied minors situation. The coalition is at work providing training and CLE seminars to attorneys and other legal professionals who are interested … Continue Reading
A free continuing legal education course Thursday in Houston will focus on the rights of unaccompanied children crossing the Texas border and the duties of federal, state, and local governments in handling the cases.… 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
Members of the judiciary, regulatory, and academic communities will join together to engage with practitioners and discuss the latest legislative and case law updates, rule changes, and other timely topics during the 9th Annual Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar. The event will take place Aug. 21-22 at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin and is … Continue Reading
Ethical dilemmas can arise in all areas of law, but the entertainment field can be fraught with them. If they're not careful, attorneys can run afoul of rules governing the attorney-client relationship, conflicts of interest, attorney compensation, and simultaneous representation, among others, speakers said Friday during a South by Southwest continuing legal education session.… Continue Reading
The major law governing copyright in the U.S. will turn 38 this year. An update meant to modernize the law for the digital age took effect during the Clinton administration. Technology hasn't stopped evolving since then, of course, and many--including officials at the U.S. Copyright Office--say a comprehensive revision is due.… Continue Reading
Part I: Cool Things v. Consumer Privacy, Filming Unsuspecting Subjects, and Streaming Pay Scales By the end of South by Southwest 2014—held in Austin from March 7 to March 16—attorneys were referring to the festival’s official legal program as “Camp CLE.” Like the much larger SXSW spectacle, the CLE room was full of lawyers from … Continue Reading
On Jan. 17, the Native American Law Section of the State Bar of Texas held its annual CLE conference at the Texas Law Center in Austin. A highlight of this annual event, treasurer and section council member Jay Hurst presented State Bar President Lisa M. Tatum with a Martial Eagle feather as a sign of … Continue Reading
University of Texas historian Jeremi Suri will discuss the worldwide effects of the Civil Rights Act at the 2014 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting in Austin.… Continue Reading
