In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Supreme Court of Texas Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht to learn about his many years of service to the Texas legal system. Hecht is the longest
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Scams continue to target Texas attorneys
Update 12/5/2024: We received a report of another scam. A Texas attorney was the target of a similar scam to one we reported on June 28, 2022. The attorney received an email from a company purporting to be “Tradicion 925…
State Commission on Judicial Conduct releases annual report
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has released its fiscal year 2024 annual report, covering activities from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024. It is available online at scjc.texas.gov/about/annual-reports/.
The State Bar of Texas Annual Report for 2023-2024…
Baylor Law’s Chris Jaeger named co-winner of AALS Scholarly Papers Competition
Baylor Law School Professor Chris Jaeger has been named a co-winner of the American Association of Law Schools (AALS) Scholarly Papers Competition for his research paper titled The Hand Formula’s Unequal Inputs, according to a press release. This honor is…
Sponsored Content: Legal-Specific vs. Generic Software: What Law Firms Should Consider Before Buying
In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, industries are transforming rapidly, and the legal sector is no exception. For smaller practices, embracing legal-specific technology is no longer just advantageous—it’s essential to stay relevant.…
Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program hosts free legal clinics in December
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and local lawyers, is hosting free virtual and in-person legal clinics for eligible Dallas County residents throughout December.…
Dallas Bar Association hosts e-clinics in December
Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer legal questions on Wednesdays in December through the Dallas Bar Association’s LegalLine E-Clinic. The clinics, which run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., are free of cost.…
Texas Advocacy Project receives $25,000 grant from Texas Bar Foundation to empower victims of power-based abuse
The Texas Advocacy Project (TAP) will use a $25,000 Texas Bar Foundation grant to create a series of short-form legal education videos designed to help survivors navigate the Texas legal system. The videos will show victims their legal rights and…
Stories of Recovery: Honesty is the best policy
Editor’s note: TLAP offers confidential assistance for lawyers, law students, and judges with substance use or mental health issues. Call or text TLAP at 1-800-343-8527 (TLAP) or find more information at tlaphelps.org.
Growing up, I had always done well in school.…
Texas Municipal Courts Education Center celebrates 40th anniversary
This fall, the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) is celebrating 40 years of providing judicial education to municipal judges and court personnel throughout Texas, according to a press release.
In 1984, the Texas Municipal Courts Association created TMCEC to…