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2012: CLE: Experts—Who Needs 'Em?
This presentation will be a brief overview of the who, when, how, and why of expert witnesses in fiduciary litigation
An Evening With the Supreme Court of Texas
The Appellate Sections of the State Bar of Texas and the Austin Bar Association jointly present An Evening with the Texas Supreme Court Thursday, April 26, 2012 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a panel discussion with a number of Texas Supreme Co
ROE Review Board for Military Personnel Facing Adverse Administrative Action Due to Alleged Violations of Rules of Engagement
The purpose of this paper is to propose the creation of an autonomous administrative oversight board – ROE Review Board – for military personnel who face adverse administrative punishment for alleged violations of combat rules of engagement (ROE)
Tales From the Abyss: What Does It Take to Get Disbarred These Days?
CLE material presented at ABA Section of Litigation Joint Committees’ CLE Seminar, January 19-21, 2012: “Final Jeopardy Ethics Question: How Much Are You Willing To Bet On The Answer…Your License?
The Roles of Attorneys As Courtroom Experts: Revisiting the Conventional Limitations and Their Exceptions
This Article examines whether attorneys should be allowed to testify as legal experts, especially in the legal malpractice context. This Article starts by addressing the unclear distinction between questions of law and fact and reviews several recent cases that prohibited expert legal testimony. Next, this Article addresses some general exceptions to the prohibition against expert legal testimony, such as questions of complex and uncertain law. Finally, this Article examines the use of legal experts in legal malpractice cases
Best Brief Contest Winner: Beau Radley v. Fair County Police Department and Arthur Goode 09-9100 Brief for Respondents
Each year, each Legal Research and Writing faculty member submits one brief from her or his class to the St. Mary s Law Journal editorial board. The board then selects one winner from each 1L section, resulting in four briefs which represent the best bri
Hearing on state-wide e-filing
Courts across Texas have slowly implemented e-filing on a county by county basis over the last eight years. Of the approximately fifty counties that have implemented e-filing in their courts, several use an e-filing system different from that mandated i
10-0683 and 10-0714 AHF-ARBORS AT HUNTSVILLE I, LLC v. WALKER COUNTY APPRAISAL DIST.
10-0683 and 10-0714 This advisory serves only as an abbreviated guide to oral argument. Summaries are prepared by the Court's staff attorney for public information and reflect his judgment alone on facts and legal issues and in no way represent the Court
10-0526 IN RE UNITED SCAFFOLDING, INC.
10-0526 In re United Scaffolding Inc. from Jefferson County and Ninth District Court of Appeals, Beaumont For relator: Kathleen M. Kennedy, Beaumont For real party in interest: Chris M. Portner, Beaumont The issue is whether, after remand to specify reas