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Meet the First Judges Appointed to New 15th Court of Appeals
S.B. 1045 requires the Fifteenth District panel be comprised of a chief justice and two justices for the first three years and it must have five justices thereafter.
Lawyers Are Often Called Upon as Leaders, But Aren't Typically Taught How to Lead Effectively
"When you think of lawyers, most are inquisitive, highly intelligent, and are asked to take on responsibilities within numerous spheres and in numerous sectors, yet, we're not properly trained to be leaders," Andrew Gratz said.
McGinnis Lochridge Adds Executive Director From Midsize Oklahoma Law Firm
Silvano Parducci said he sees great opportunity as executive director of Austin-founded McGinnis Lochridge, because the Texas market is a 'hotbed' right now.
Will the Fourth Circuit Finally Take On Bankruptcy's 'Texas Two-Step'?
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has agreed to take up a bankruptcy involving the controversial "Texas two-step," potentially deciding the merger tactic's fate in future Chapter 11 cases. The opening brief is due July 10.
43 States Reach $700 Million Settlement With J&J in Talc Product Lawsuits
A $700 million settlement reached by Johnson & Johnson with attorneys general from 43 states prohibits the pharmaceutical company from manufacturing, selling or distributing its talcum-based body powder products, which are known to increase the risk for cancer, in the United States.
Court Orders Less Strict Nuisance Injunction for Chicken Farms
In a 92-page opinion written by Justice Brett Busby, the Supreme Court found no fault with the trial court on the first two issues, but concluded that it erred in defining the scope of the injunction.
'Lawyers Are Always Responsible': 5th Circuit Discards AI Disclosure Rule After Pushback
A number of district court judges across the country have issued orders setting out disclosure requirements after a pair of New York lawyers were sanctioned last year for using fake, ChatGPT-generated case citations.
Musk's Focus on X Has Come at Tesla's Expense, Shareholder Lawsuit Claims
"Neither Musk's past success nor his importance to Tesla's business gives him carte blanche to treat his fiduciary duties to Tesla as optional," the complaint states.
Million-Dollar Win: Munsch Hardt Victorious for Michaels Stores in Trademark Fight
Munsch Hardt was able to rebut the allegations because Michaels could show it was developing its own paint-by-numbers product months before it met with the plaintiffs, shareholder Jamil N. Alibhai said.
Court Stymies Judge Who Ordered Southwest Attorneys Into 'Religious Liberty' Training
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found Judge Brantley Starr likely exceeded his authority when he doled out the contempt sanction last summer in a religious-discrimination case brought by one of the airline's flight attendants.Trending Stories
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