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November 28, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Are Wind Rights A New Stick in the Bundle?

In May, a Texas judge confirmed the right to sever wind rights, and a jury awarded damages for the first time under state law. Unfortunately, a plethora of uncertainty remains.

By David Runnels, Peter Hays and Hannah Grayem

10 minute read

November 27, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Maritime Law Column: Implications of the EU's Emissions Trading System, Fuel EU Maritime Regulation

On Jan. 1, 2024, a large segment of commercial merchant vessels will be subject to an emissions-cap-and-trade system.

By Keith Letourneau

5 minute read

November 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Professionalism as Interpretation

A good part of the lawyerly trade is learning how to manipulate rules and make fine distinctions—after all, law is an argumentative discipline. But…

By Randy D. Gordon

6 minute read

November 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

In Family Law, Parents Seeking To Gather Evidence Must Not Lose Sight of Most Important Issue

In family law cases, the most important consideration is whether or not the parent's actions demonstrate that the parent prioritizes the needs of the child.

By Lauren Waddell

8 minute read

November 20, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Brogdon: Alas, Poor Civility! I Knew It Well

Must we stand idly by as we lament civility's death, or is there something we can do to revive civility as it gasps its last breaths?

By Quentin Brogdon

8 minute read

November 16, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Roundup: Office Return Still Faces Impediments; Innovation Recognized By Regional Awards

Philadelphia firms navigate safety concerns; Southeastern law firms continue to make new hires; and Texas and California awards recognize midsize firms.

By ALM Staff

8 minute read

November 16, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Browning: Awards We'd Like to See

Recognition for the ridiculous, the absurd and the entertaining.

By Hon. John G. Browning

7 minute read

November 15, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Profile: Texas Attorney of the Year

"Sometimes as a young attorney, you don't really know what you don't know," Manns said.

By Katie Hall

3 minute read

November 14, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

A 21st Century Approach to Training Future Lawyers

Let's list the training needs of law students and new lawyers that are currently ignored, marginalized or eschewed.

By Michael P. Maslanka

6 minute read

November 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

No, You May Not Track Your Spouse or Your Ex

The implications of this new Texas rule will only be revealed over time and through case law as it develops. "I want to be the test case," said no one ever.

By Susan Myres

6 minute read