Miriam Rozen

July 25, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

The federal judge presiding in the case brought by challengers of Texas' voter ID law issued an order allowing Bexar County voters to use a wide range of identification options when casting ballots in a special election for Texas House 120. The orders allows for voters to sign an affidavit with their birthdate and last four digits of their Social Security numbers as a way of identifying themselves before they cast a provisional ballot.

By MIRIAM ROZEN

8 minute read

July 21, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

Well-known victim funds administrator testified that he sought, but failed to receive, retention agreements showing Watts and his firm represented the 25,000 to 40,000 BP oil spill claimants, which the firm had identified on a spreadsheet as being represented by it.

By Miriam Rozen

5 minute read

July 20, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

New Texas data on law enforcement shootings reflects a national trend that could help plaintiff lawyers who pursue civil rights claims against law enforcement. Specifically, there are a growing number data banks that make it possible to compare police shootings by specific police departments, as well as by the race of the injured and killed. Such information could ultimately help such lawyers develop litigation strategies based on patterns and practices of police departments.

By Miriam Rozen

8 minute read

July 20, 2016 | National Law Journal

In a split decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a trial court in part and found that Texas' voter identification law has a racially discriminatory effect.

By Miriam Rozen

9 minute read

July 20, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

The prosecution's arguments took less than 20 minutes and Mike McCrum, a San Antonio criminal defense lawyer who represents Mikal Watts' co-defendant, his brother David Watts, spoke for 90 minutes--presenting the two Watts brothers' case.

By Miriam Rozen

4 minute read

July 20, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

What's McLennan County District Attorney Abel Reyna's reaction to defendants' attempt to have the courts remove him from Waco biker melee criminal cases? Reyna denies the allegations upon which the motions are based, but adds about the efforts: "I find it quite flattering."

By Miriam Rozen

3 minute read

July 19, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

The prosecutor has a personal and financial interest in the prosecutions of the bikers because if those succeed, the convictions will bolster his arguments against court awarding damages against him for his alleged violations of civil rights, a motion filed by criminal defense counsel argues.

By MIRIAM ROZEN

5 minute read

July 18, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

Texas A&M University School of Law has joined a national trend by providing an incubator program to help graduates transition into solo and small-firm practices.

By Miriam Rozen

5 minute read

July 18, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

On the first day of what is expected to unfold as his lengthy criminal trial, Mikal Watts, a well-known San Antonio, Texas, plaintiffs lawyer, filed a motion seeking to halt the prosecutors from presenting testimony and witnesses.

By Miriam Rozen

5 minute read

July 14, 2016 | Texas Lawyer

Fewer Texas and Florida plaintiffs and their counsel attempt to pursue civil rights cases against law enforcement officers when compared with their counterparts in other populous states such as California, New York and New Jersey. Plaintiffs and defense counsel offer a long list of reasons for the differences.

By Miriam Rozen

14 minute read