For more than a century, oil and gas has remained the backbone of Texas’s economic growth. Despite repeated rumors that oil and gas is on the way out as an energy source, the industry continues to adapt and grow to meet
Continue Reading Handling Oil & Gas Issues in Trial and Appellate Courts | Wesley Lloyd
About a year ago, I released a video entitled “Automated Certificates of Service Are Coming.” The wait is over. As of this week, automated certificates of service will be rolled out in every Texas court set up for
Continue Reading Automated Certificates of Service Are Here—But Are Traditional Certificates Still Required?
While emerging technology has created new opportunities for the way both lawyers and the public interact with the judicial system, judges haven’t been left behind. On today’s show, Judge John Owens of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals joins Todd
Continue Reading A Judicial Perspective on Using Technology at Oral Argument | Judge John Owens
For a while, we seemed headed toward resuming in-person jury trials here in Travis County. A few live trials took place under the civil district judges’ pilot program, including a two-week proceeding before Judge Amy Clark Meachum that resulted in
Continue Reading Virtual Jury Trials Are Here to Stay . . . for Now
While trial and appellate practice are different in many ways, attorneys who understand each one are better at both. On the criminal side, Jim Huggler has managed to balance both a trial and appellate practice representing criminal defendants in state
Continue Reading Court of Appeals Reversals from a Criminal Perspective | Jim Huggler
When faced with a new legal issue, having a reliable resource to provide background information and a starting point for research is key. These resources create efficiency for clients and allow attorneys to get up to speed quickly in fast-moving matters. But,
Continue Reading The Evolution of Legal Publishing | Jason Wilson
Any serious Texas Supreme Court follower knows that the Court isn’t the only institution in that courthouse. Osler McCarthy, the Court’s staff attorney for public information, is another one. Many court watchers wait eagerly on Friday mornings for Osler’s
Continue Reading Handling the Texas Supreme Court’s Public Information | Osler McCarthy
Any serious Texas Supreme Court follower knows that the Court isn’t the only institution in that courthouse. Osler McCarthy, the Court’s staff attorney for public information, is another one. Many court watchers wait eagerly on Friday mornings for Osler’s
Continue Reading Handling the Texas Supreme Court's Public Information | Osler McCarthy
People often don’t realize the many nuances involved in criminal appeals. Direct appeals are only part of the process. Later writ applications can raise various issues, including ineffective assistance of counsel. This week, Judge Bert Richardson of the Texas Court
Continue Reading From the Trial Bench to the Court of Criminal Appeals | Judge Bert Richardson
COVID-19 created both challenges and solutions for courts and legal practitioners. Fortunately, many states, like Michigan, adapted quickly and were able to provide legal access throughout the pandemic. This week, Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack joins Jody Sanders
Continue Reading Disruption and Increasing Access to Justice | Chief Justice Bridget McCormack
