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August 03, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

From The Woodlands to Travis County, Parties Span the State in Drag Ban Lawsuit

"Because of the uncertainty caused by the impending enforcement of [SB 12], The Woodlands Pride has already expended considerable resources planning two alternative pride festivals for this October," the lawsuit said.

By Katie Hall

3 minute read

July 25, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Examining Implications for Freedom of Speech, Religious Accommodation, LGBTQ Rights After Recent Rulings

Headlines lack nuance, so this month's column takes a deeper dive into the practical import of a recent trifecta of cases involving religion in the workplace.

By Michael P. Maslanka

7 minute read

July 21, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Browning: Now That's Entertainment!

Can you learn something about the law while a smile creeps across your face? Of course you can.

By Hon. John G. Browning

6 minute read

July 21, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Virtue in the Legal Profession and the Culture of Law Schools, Firms

Legal practice itself has migrated from one culture (professionalism) to another (commerce).

By Randy D. Gordon

7 minute read

July 21, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

But Did They Ratify It? Determining Employer Liability For an Employee's Acts

An employer's continued retention of an employee after wrongdoing is not conclusive evidence of the employer's ratification of the employee's bad acts, but it is one of the factors a jury may consider.

By Quentin Brogdon

8 minute read

July 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Why Posting on Social Media is Dangerous During Personal Injury Cases

It's important for lawyers to be proactive and address this potential problem early in the onboarding process with new clients.

By Leah Wise

6 minute read

July 19, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Justice Eroded: The Disappearing Power of Staff and Captive Counsel

Ask your staff and captive counsel friends who outranks who: The attorney or their adjusters?

By Tennessee W. Walker

8 minute read

July 14, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

AI in the Classroom: New Guidance From the Department of Education

The Department of Education specifically identified risks with respect to data privacy and security, discrimination, unfair automated decision-making, and plagiarism.

By Andrew J. Droke and Melissa M. Grand

4 minute read

July 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

New 2023 Texas Legislation That Every Family Lawyer Should Know

In a nutshell, here is what judges, attorneys, mental health professionals and litigants should know.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

18 minute read

July 12, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Maritime Transportation: Whose Responsibility Is It When Produce Arrives in Damaged Condition?

Perishable fruit sellers face a conundrum when confronted with transit delays where the cargo has not suffered physical damage, but its value deteriorates with the passage of time.

By Keith Letourneau

6 minute read