John G. Browning

January 25, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Just because judges feel free to drop the occasional pop culture bomb in their opinions doesn't necessarily mean it's a good idea for lawyers. says John G. Browning, a former justice on the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas.

By John G. Browning

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November 16, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

It has been a horrible year to say the least. Fortunately, however, 2020 also gave us more lighthearted, strange and, even occasionally, uplifting moments, at least in the legal world.

By John G. Browning

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October 19, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

If you're like me, you treasure the rare opportunity to take a break from the drudgery of working from home while waiting for life to return to normal, and you revel in the bright spots of humor and weirdness that the legal system sends our way.

By John G. Browning

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June 17, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Ah, lawyer names. We've all got them, but some are funnier than others.

By John G. Browning

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May 10, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

There's no need to add to the tally of "covidiots" among us. So, remember to put on a shirt before those Zoom meetings—and pants, too, if you're going to go outside.

By John G. Browning

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May 01, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

"Some of the strangest moments in the justice system are forever memorialized in the humble police report ... Giving a fake name to police is rarely a good idea, but it's especially bad when that name is readily recognizable from pop culture." writes John G. Browning.

By John G. Browning

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April 10, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Now, more than ever, we need a little humor. Fortunately, there's enough weirdness in the legal system to provide plenty of material.

By John G. Browning

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March 26, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

A federal district judge in Illinois issues a blunt rebuke to a plaintiffs lawyer seeking a TRO to halt sales of knockoff unicorn and dragon art.

By John G. Browning

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February 27, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Movie villains may be portrayed as highly intelligent, cunning and well, villainous, but their real-life counterparts are quite the opposite, says commentator John G. Browning.

By John G. Browning

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February 05, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

I once heard a veteran criminal defense lawyer say the defensive theories that could be used were limited only by the imagination of the defense attorney…

By John G. Browning

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