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Mark Bauer

Mark Bauer

Mark Bauer is the bureau chief of Texas Lawyer. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @MarkBauer

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March 30, 2018 | National Law Journal

Seven Changes in the Legal Job Market Impacting New Lawyers

Harvard Law School Assistant Dean of Career Services Mark Weber reflects on more than two decades of law school and legal practice developments.

By Mark Weber

6 minute read

March 29, 2018 | National Law Journal

At Elite Law Reviews, Diversity Efforts May Be Paying Off

Recent diversity efforts might be paying off as more students of color take the helm at prestigious law reviews

By Angela Morris

8 minute read

March 28, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Fifth Circuit Affirms Sanctions Against Austin Attorney

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has affirmed sanctions of an Austin attorney for a three-year suspension and more than $175,000, describing his contentions on appeal as “frivolous.”

By Mary Alice Salmon

3 minute read

March 23, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

A Lawyer Levels With No. 45: Here's What Trump's Counsel Probably Wants to Say

No one enjoys delivering bad news, least of all a lawyer with a hair-trigger client who is prone to fire the messenger.Thus the dilemma facing…

By Paul Coggins

5 minute read

March 22, 2018 | National Law Journal

Clayton: SEC Fiduciary Rule on Track Despite DOL Court Defeat

At the SIFMA compliance conference, Jay Clayton told Ken Bentsen that the court ruling on Labor's fiduciary rule “hasn't affected” the SEC's approach to its fiduciary rule-making.

By Melanie Waddell.

4 minute read

March 22, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Attorney Who Allegedly Revealed Confidential Information About Ex-Client Faces Disciplinary Case

An attorney who sued a client for to collect attorney fees she owed in an underlying divorce case is now in trouble with the State Bar of Texas for allegedly revealing confidential information about the client in the fee lawsuit.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

March 21, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Three Texas Law Schools Continue Upward Climb in US News Ranking

The latest law school rankings by U.S. News & World Report might be causing three Texas law schools to jump for joy, and three others to shake…

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

March 16, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Dueling Motions for Sanctions Filed in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit

A deposition halted by the sudden departure of the attorney being deposed led to the filing of dueling motions for sanctions in a seven-year old legal-malpractice…

By Mary Alice Salmon

6 minute read

March 16, 2018 | National Law Journal

Fate of DOL Fiduciary Rule in Question After Court Strikedown

The 5th Circuit decision creates uncertainty days after another court upheld part of the rule, attorney Erin Sweeney says.

By Melanie Waddell

5 minute read

March 13, 2018 | National Law Journal

Video Released in Salt Lake City Federal Courthouse Shooting

A video was released Monday showing the fatal shooting of a defendant in a 2014 trial at a federal courthouse in Utah.

By Mark Bauer |

2 minute read