2025

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February 12, 2025

Leadership Academy 2025 Kicks Off

What an incredible start to Leadership Academy 2025! The #LeadershipAcademy2025 orientation on Jan. 10 was an inspiring kickoff to this year’s journey. The 2025 class heard numerous thought-provoking presentations from leaders in the Austin legal community.
by Austin Bar Association
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February 12, 2025

Austin Bar Member Oral Arguments Before SCOTX Dec. ’24-Jan. ’25

Austin Bar members delivered oral arguments before the Texas Supreme Court in December ’24 and January ’25.
by Austin Bar Association
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February 12, 2025

Crump, Hurley Retire from District Court

Below are the remarks of Austin Bar President Mary-Ellen King during the recent retirement ceremonies for District Court Judges Rhonda Hurley and Karin Crump.
by Mary-Ellen King
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February 12, 2025

Chief Justice Byrne Welcomes New Justices Crump, Ellis to 3rd Court of Appeals

The following is a transcript of Third Court of Appeals Chief Justice Darlene Byrne’s introduction at the investiture ceremony for new Justices Karin Crump and Maggie Ellis.
by Austin Bar Association
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February 12, 2025

Pena Returns to Ireland with Legal Delegation

Our legal delegation, which was comprised of lawyers and guests mainly from Texas, went to Ireland as a legal delegation Sept. 17-27, 2024. Our goal was to delve into Ireland’s road to peace stemming from its Troubles; how the Rule of Law plays out in the country; and the importance music has played in the history of Ireland.
by Richard Pena
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February 12, 2025

Are You Taking Advantage of Austin Bar Member Discounts?

As an Austin Bar member, you’re eligible to receive discounts on products and services through agreements we have with local businesses!
by Austin Bar Association
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February 12, 2025

2025 Starts with New Judge Investitures

Below are the remarks of Austin Bar President Mary-Ellen King during the recent inverstiture ceremonies for the new Third Court of Appeals justices, Travis County criminal magistrates, and district court judges.
by Austin Bar Association
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February 12, 2025

Q&A with Joel Bennett on Getting and Staying Sober

Joel Bennett is a highly respected attorney who has been a legal leader in the Austin area for more than 45 years. He has served as a lieutenant in the armed forces, worked for the Travis County Attorney, been honored by the State Bar of Texas, and been appointed and served as the first judge of the Travis County Adult Drug Court, where he presided over and saved thousands of lives.
by Velva Price
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February 12, 2025

Texas Supreme Court Update February 2025

The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in November 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.
by Austin Bar Association
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February 12, 2025

Federal Civil Court Update February 2025

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in November and December 2024. The summaries are overviews of particular aspects of the opinions; please review the entire opinions. COMMERCIAL SPEECH: How to apply the Central Hudson test when an activity is legal under state law but prohibited under supreme federal law. Cocroft v. Graham, 2024
by Jason LaFond