The following is a summary of a selected criminal opinion issued by the Third Court of Appeals from November 2024. The summary is an overview; please review the entire opinion. The subsequent history is current as of April 4, 2025. CHARGING INSTRUMENTS: sufficient notice of allegations: Trial court abused its disc… To view the rest of this article, please log …
The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during March 2025. The summaries are an overview; please review the entire opinion. Subsequent histories are current as of April 9, 2025. ORIGINAL PROCEEDING: Court grants mandamus relief from denial of motion for continua… To view the rest of this article, please log into your …
The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in March 2025. The summaries are overviews of particular aspects of the opinions; please review the entire opinions. APPELLATE JURISDICTION: Timely notice of appeal designating only order denying reconsideration allows appeal of in… To view the rest of this article, please log into your account if you’ve …
CAUSE NO.: D-1-GN-21-005768; JUDITH KENT v. TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC. DBA TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS JUDGE: LAURIE EISERLOH DATES: March 24 – 31, 2025 ATTORNEYS: Plaintiff: Michael R. Cowen/Sonia M. Rodriguez, Cowen, Rodriguez, Peacock (San Antonio) Defendants: Weston L. Hall, Chamblee… To view the rest of this article, please log into your account if you’ve already purchased a subscription. If you’re …
Lawyers can and should use generative AI tools, particularly generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs). When they do, they can and should use prompt engineering to make the best use of these tools. With a GPT, the lawyer provides inputs, or prompts, regarding various user goals. The basic interface allows a user to type in a query and receive a response. This …
The inauguration of a new presidential administration often heralds a wave of executive orders and policy shifts, and the first month of the current administration has been no exception. The new administration’s immigration policies signal heightened scrutiny of visa issuance, trade-related work authorizations, and enforcement actions. Employers—particularly those navigating cross-border mobility, corporate compliance, and workforce planning—must prepare for potential travel …
CIVIL/FAMILY CAUSE NO.: D-1-GN-23-002369; DENA SESSIONS v. ABBY ARGO, CHAMPAGNE CAMPAIGN, LLC; AMAZING REALTY, LLC, JACOB SOLIZ, GENA CARTER; KW ATX BROKER, LLC JUDGE: MAYA GUERRA GAMBLE DATES: Feb. 10 – 18, 2025 ATTORNEYS: Plaintiff: R. Alex Conant/Walter Williams/Hayden Prosise… To view the rest of this article, please log into your account if you’ve already purchased a subscription. If you’re already …
The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from October 2024. The summary is an overview; please review the entire opinions. The subsequent history is current as of March 7, 2024. JURY SELECTION – LIMITATIONS ON QUESTIONING: Trial court did not abuse its discretio… To view the rest of this article, please …
The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during February 2025. The summaries are an overview; please review the entire opinion. Subsequent histories are current as of March 7, 2025. ATTORNEY’S FEES: Court reduces fee awarded in contingent-fee lawsuit. CCR Ro… To view the rest of this article, please log into your account …
The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in February 2025. The summaries are overviews of particular aspects of the opinions; please review the entire opinions. Editor’s Note: This is Jason LaFond’s final Federal Civil Update for Austin Lawyer. We sincerely appreciate his… To view the rest of this article, please log into your account …