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Oct. 07, 2024

Federal Civil Update October 2024

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in August 2024. The summaries are overviews of particular aspects of the opinions; please review the entire opinions. ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Federal agency lacked statutory authority to promulgate decisional rules for insurance rate arbitrators. Tex. Med. Ass’n v. U.S. Dep’t of Health & Hum. Servs., 110 F.4th 762
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Oct. 07, 2024

Come Tailgate for a Cause!

Join AYLA for our annual Tailgate for a Cause! On Nov. 9 at 9 a.m., we will gather at the Travis Café Outdoor Concourse, 1760 Brazos St., between 17th and 18th. This year we are benefitting Partnerships for Children on its Holiday Wishes program. This program delivers holiday gifts to Central Texas children in Child Protective Services. The program has
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Oct. 07, 2024

Leadership Academy Now Accepting Applications

The Austin Young Lawyers’ Association and Austin Bar Association are excited to invite AYLA members to apply for the 2025 Leadership Academy, which is entering its 14th year! The goal of the Leadership Academy is to foster leadership skills in the Austin legal community, expand and develop relationship networks, and to assist Austin-area lawyers in making a difference in our
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Oct. 07, 2024

AYLA Member Spotlight: John Boone

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your law practice. I moved to Austin with my then-fiancée, now wife, in June of 2021. I had just graduated from the University of Washington School of Law, and my wife was working remotely because of the pandemic. We were in the position of being able to pick and choose where we
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Oct. 07, 2024

The Myth of the High-Functioning Lawyer Addict

It is a myth that an individual seemingly functioning well at work could not also be an addict and suffering from severe emotional trauma. My own experience painted a picture of an individual who continued to maintain the façade of functionality at work despite the extent of my alcohol and drug use. I looked like a functional lawyer, but I
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Oct. 07, 2024

Briefs October 2024

ON THE MOVE Michael Ripp, Cindy Grossman, and Lauren Fitte have launched the law firm of of Ripp Grossman & Fitte LLP (“RGF”). RGF will provide personalized legal services in the areas of domestic and international estate, gift, and income tax planning and preparation, closely held business planning, insurance coverage analysis and procurement, and asset protection planning. While the launch
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Oct. 07, 2024

Why I’m Passionate About Attorney Wellness

My name is Mary-Ellen King. I am the current president of the Austin Bar Association. This is my story.  I grew up in church, a star athlete, always a leader—secretary of my high school’s student-government association, sorority officer, involved in campus politics, president of alum clubs, Rotary president, president of the Austin Bar, and leadership in various foundations, to name
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Oct. 07, 2024

Walk with the Austin Bar in Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

The Lawyer Well-Being Committee of the Austin Bar Association invites you to participate in a fundraiser for suicide awareness and prevention.  The fundraiser is a walk that will take place on Oct. 26 at 10 a.m., starting at the Texas Capitol. These “Out of the Darkness” walks are hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), which has chapters
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Sep. 09, 2024

Entre Nous: Touring the Museum of Antiquities

Before the fall of the Roman Empire, the poet Juvenal wrote a series of 16 satirical poems in five books, appropriately called the “Satires.” His essays had titles like “What Room is there For Genius?” and “The Dishonest and Dishonorable,” in which Juvenal commented on the foibles of society, covering everything from politics, power and social engagement. In his lament
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Sep. 09, 2024

Austin Bar Foundation Honors Outgoing Directors’ Work

The Austin Bar Foundation recently showed its gratitude for the service of outgoing directors Blair Dancy, Lowell Keig, and Hon. Todd Wong. Dancy has served on the Foundation’s board since 2020, most recently as treasurer. Keig has served on the board since 2016, most recently as vice chair. Judge Wong has served on the board since 2020. The Austin Bar
Featured image for “Federal Civil Update October 2024”
Oct. 07, 2024

Federal Civil Update October 2024

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in August 2024. The summaries are overviews…
Featured image for “Come Tailgate for a Cause!”
Oct. 07, 2024

Come Tailgate for a Cause!

Join AYLA for our annual Tailgate for a Cause! On Nov. 9 at 9 a.m., we will gather at the…
Featured image for “Leadership Academy Now Accepting Applications”
Oct. 07, 2024

Leadership Academy Now Accepting Applications

The Austin Young Lawyers’ Association and Austin Bar Association are excited to invite AYLA members to apply for the 2025…
Featured image for “AYLA Member Spotlight: John Boone”
Oct. 07, 2024

AYLA Member Spotlight: John Boone

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your law practice. I moved to Austin with my then-fiancée, now wife,…
Featured image for “The Myth of the High-Functioning Lawyer Addict”
Oct. 07, 2024

The Myth of the High-Functioning Lawyer Addict

It is a myth that an individual seemingly functioning well at work could not also be an addict and suffering…
Featured image for “Briefs October 2024”
Oct. 07, 2024

Briefs October 2024

ON THE MOVE Michael Ripp, Cindy Grossman, and Lauren Fitte have launched the law firm of of Ripp Grossman &…
Featured image for “Why I’m Passionate About Attorney Wellness”
Oct. 07, 2024

Why I’m Passionate About Attorney Wellness

My name is Mary-Ellen King. I am the current president of the Austin Bar Association. This is my story.  I…
Featured image for “Walk with the Austin Bar in Suicide Prevention Fundraiser”
Oct. 07, 2024

Walk with the Austin Bar in Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

The Lawyer Well-Being Committee of the Austin Bar Association invites you to participate in a fundraiser for suicide awareness and…
Featured image for “Entre Nous: Touring the Museum of Antiquities”
Sep. 09, 2024

Entre Nous: Touring the Museum of Antiquities

Before the fall of the Roman Empire, the poet Juvenal wrote a series of 16 satirical poems in five books,…
Featured image for “Austin Bar Foundation Honors Outgoing Directors’ Work”
Sep. 09, 2024

Austin Bar Foundation Honors Outgoing Directors’ Work

The Austin Bar Foundation recently showed its gratitude for the service of outgoing directors Blair Dancy, Lowell Keig, and Hon.…