Introduction to and Update on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals

This article provides an update for local lawyers on the new Fifteenth Court of Appeals. Historical Foundation The creation of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals marks a milestone in Texas’ judicial evolution.  The foundations of our appellate system date back to 1891 when a constitutional amendment established t… To view the rest of this article, please log into your account …

Third Court of Appeals Criminal Update February 2025

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from June 2024. The summary is an overview; please review the entire opinions. The subsequent history is current as of January 6, 2024. JURY DELIBERATIONS ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL: Appellate court could not conclude that def… To view the rest of this article, please log …

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 b… To view the rest of this article, please log …

Third Court of Appeals Civil Update February 2025

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during November and December 2024. The summaries are an overview; please review the entire opinion. Subsequent histories are current as of January 9, 2025. SUPERSEDEAS: Court affirms order increasing bond amount. New Braunf… To view the rest of this article, please log into your account …

Third Court of Appeals Criminal Update December 2024/January 2025

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from May 2024. The summary is an overview; please review the entire opinions. The subsequent history is current as of November 5, 2024. EVIDENCE ADMISSIBILITY — Prior abuse allegations and testimony as to truthfulness. Trial court did not abuse its discretion by prohibiting cross-examination …

Federal Civil Update December 2024/January 2025

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in October 2024. The summaries are overviews of particular aspects of the opinions; please review the entire opinions. TAX: Ordering taxable articles to be shipped to the United States for resale makes one an “importer” under the Internal Revenue Code. Tex. Truck Parts & Tire, Inc. v. …

Third Court of Appeals Civil Update December 2024/January 2025

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during October 2024. The summaries are an overview; please review the entire opinion. Subsequent histories are current as of November 11, 2024.  FAMILY LAW: Court affirms modification ordering child support.  Doyle v. Doyle, No. 03-22-00691-CV (Tex. App.—Austin Oct. 11, 2024, no pet. h.) (mem. op.). …

District & County Court Trial Verdicts December 2024/January 2025

Editor’s Note: The monthly jury trial verdicts update is first published through Bar Code and the Austin Bar app. Download the app today on either the App Store or the Google Play Store. CIVIL/FAMILY 5005 SSR LLC v. Laszlo Herczeg Cause No: D-1-GN-19-002982 Judge: Daniella Desetta Lyttle, 261st Civil District Court Dates: October 8 – 10, 2024 Attorneys:Plaintiff: Michael Smith, …