The Dallas Morning News has posted a voters guide covering Texas contests, including the Texas Supreme Court races. The questions cover some aspects of […]
DMN voters guide up
February 5th, 2008 · Comments Off on DMN voters guide up
Tags: Elections
“Tough Times: A Candid Conversation With the Chief About the Texas Supreme Court”
February 4th, 2008 · Comments Off on “Tough Times: A Candid Conversation With the Chief About the Texas Supreme Court”
Today, Texas Lawyer posted an interview with the Chief titled “Tough Times: A Candid Conversation With the Chief About the Texas Supreme Court”.
The interview covers […]
Tags: News and Links
Preview for Week of 2-4-2008
February 4th, 2008 · Comments Off on Preview for Week of 2-4-2008
This week, the Texas Supreme Court will hold its second argument sitting of the year.
This might be “former Justice” week at the Court, with former […]
Tags: Weekly Previews
Order List of 2-1-2008 (part 2): DaimlerChrysler and standing
February 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Order List of 2-1-2008 (part 2): DaimlerChrysler and standing
This post completes my coverage of last Friday’s order list, which began here.
Standing is one of those arguments that only an appellate lawyer could really […]
Tags: Case Notes · Order Lists
Briefing Requests, Including the First Appearance of the New Pro Bono Program
February 2nd, 2008 · Comments Off on Briefing Requests, Including the First Appearance of the New Pro Bono Program
The Texas Supreme Court requested briefing on the merits in four cases last week:
In re Gonzales, No. 07-0554. Docket sheet. This originally pro […]
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Case in the News 2-2-2008: Super Bowl Edition
February 2nd, 2008 · Comments Off on Case in the News 2-2-2008: Super Bowl Edition
As a lifelong Cowboys fan, I’m not particularly excited about this weekend’s football game. Instead, I get to offer a link to this week’s […]
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Another Election-Related Mandamus, Another 52.3(e) Dismissal
February 1st, 2008 · Comments Off on Another Election-Related Mandamus, Another 52.3(e) Dismissal
In re Karyl Anderson Krug, No. 08-0082. This petition for mandamus relief was denied in today’s order list — just two days after it […]
Tags: Case Notes · Practice Notes
Order List of 2-1-2008: Frank’s Casing
February 1st, 2008 · Comments Off on Order List of 2-1-2008: Frank’s Casing
The Court issued two decisions today in argued cases with today’s order list. This set of orders did not contain any normal “conveyor belt” […]
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