In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes attorneys Elias M. Yazbeck and Michael Wombacher to discuss the outcome of the Purdue Pharma case argued in the U.S. Supreme Court, which garnered national attention
As the old cliché goes, the only things certain in life are death and taxes. Whether a party dies in the midst of a lawsuit or the circumstances of the lawsuit arise out of the manner of death, a little
The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the following proposed ethics opinion:
Proposed Opinion 2024-6 (comment deadline 1/18/2025):
What ethical issues are raised under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct by
The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the following proposed ethics opinion:
Proposed Opinion 2024-5 (comment deadline 1/7/2025):
May a Texas lawyer practicing in Texas join a District of Columbia law firm
Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week is a statewide effort honoring Veterans Day and coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state. From November 11-15, legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools, and
The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the following proposed ethics opinion:
Proposed Opinion 2024-4 (comment deadline 1/07/2025):
(1) If a lawyer engages a nonlawyer-owned company to provide a platform of support
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit adopted a change to its rules in October.
The approved amendment is as follows:
FIFTH CIRCUIT RULE 27.3
27.3 Emergency Motions and Urgent Filings Requiring Action by a Date Certain in
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit adopted a change to its rules in October.
The approved amendment is as follows:
FIFTH CIRCUIT RULE 27.3
27.3 Emergency Motions and Urgent Filings Requiring Action by a Date Certain in
The Supreme Court of Texas has issued an order delaying the expected effective date of proposed rules governing licensed legal paraprofessionals and licensed court-access assistants in order to consider the comments it received during the public comment period. The expected
The Grievance Oversight Committee is seeking public feedback regarding the Texas attorney disciplinary system.
The committee will meet November 15 via Zoom. If you have suggestions, observations, or other input regarding the attorney grievance process and are interested in scheduling