A task force designed to help the Texas courts system resume criminal proceedings in light of the COVID-19 pandemic won approval June 24 from the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors. The board approved the Presidential Task Force on Criminal Court Proceedings at the request of 2020-2021 State Bar President Larry McDougal, a Richmond … Continue Reading
Referendum 2011 started on Tuesday, January 18. Please take the time to understand the proposed disciplinary rules. This post explains by ballot item how the proposed rules improve the current rules.… Continue Reading
You have the privilege to help establish the ethical standards that govern our profession. I encourage you to exercise that privilege by analyzing the proposed amendments to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct; making educated, independent decisions regarding the amendments; and voting on them in the referendum.… Continue Reading
Voting in Referendum 2011 starts next Tuesday, January 18, and continues through February 17. Read clarifying information about six statements you may have heard or read. Additional statements will be addressed soon.… Continue Reading
The December Texas Bar Journal features information about proposed amendments to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.… Continue Reading
