This is the fifth installment of the “Bending the Rules” series. Previous installments can be found online at austinlawyeronline.com. The interest in non-attorney-owned entities providing legal services in such states as Texas, Utah, and Arizona is not without skeptics. Established by the American Bar Association’s Model Rule 5.4 and enforced by many states’ supreme courts, the rule prohibits fee sharing …
Estate planning for single women is often overlooked. Without a spouse to assume key responsibilities in times of need, estate planning is crucial to ensure that your client’s wishes are honored and their loved ones are protected in the event of incapacity or death. When you counsel single women clients, it is important they know that they can safeguard their …
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas has filed a class-action complaint in federal court against Travis County over alleged denial of counsel at first appearance (CAFA).1 Together with the ACLU Criminal Law Reform Project and Weil, Gotshal & Manges, the complaint, filed with the Western District of Texas, alleges Travis County requires people who are arrested to attend their …
The Austin Bar Association is launching the “Stop the Stigma” campaign, an initiative of 2024-25 President Mary-Ellen King, to destigmatize mental health substance abuse struggles, as well as raise suicide prevention awareness in the legal profession. The two tentpoles of this new campaign are the newly launched Stop the Stigma podcast, as well as increased efforts to recruit authors to …
Editor’s Note: This article was reprinted with the permission of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program (TLAP). TLAP offers confidential assistance for lawyers, law students, and judges with substance use or mental health issues. Call or text TLAP at 1-800-343-TLAP (8527) or find more information at tlaphelps.org. At the ripe age of 41, my entire life has been leading up to the …
On the Move Congratulations to Glorieni Azeredo, who has joined Barron, Adler, Clough & Oddo. In her career, Azeredo has brought five cases to jury trial, secured two appellate victories, and participated in hundreds of special commissioners’ hearings. She previously served as the Houston-area team lead for the Texas Attorney General’s Office’s Transportation Division. She is a graduate of Baylor …
Is your practice suffering because of a personal crisis? Are you enduring tough times, but do not know where to turn? The Personal Crisis Assistance Program (PCAP) is here to help in your time of need. PCAP was created in 1996 to support Austin-area attorneys who face an immediate need for temporary financial or practice assistance due to a personal …
Fall is a fantastic time to join the Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA)! Join now for 2025 and you’ll also get the rest of 2024 free! Joining an AYLA committee is the perfect way to get involved and meet fellow attorneys. AYLA members can join any of the following committees: The Crawfish Boil Fundraiser Committee plans and organizes an annual …
Freshquires at the Contract Drafting CLE held at the Amini & Conant Law Firm in July. Jared Greathouse and Buck McKinney (head of the table, L-R), both of Amini & Conant, spoke to the group.
The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in June 2024. These summaries are prepared by court staff as a courtesy and are not a substitute for the actual opinions. The summaries are overviews of the opinions; please review the entire opinions. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Commission’s order approving electricity scarcity-pricing was not subject to judicial review. …