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State Bar of Texas

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Name: State Bar of Texas

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Texas Insiders Say Businesses Champing At The Bit For New Trade Secrets Law To Take Effect

For decades, Texas was the wild west of trade secrets law, governed by the state’s outdated common law with no trade secrets statute on the books. That changed May 3 when Governor Rick Perry signed legislation making Texas the 48th state to adopt the ... [Published JD Supra - May 18 2013]

Entities: Trade Secret, Greg Porter, Cleveland (Ohio, United States)

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

David Chaumette takes office as Houston Bar Association President

– David A. Chaumette, founding partner of Chaumette, PLLC, is the new president of the Houston Bar Association (HBA). He took office May 16th at the HBA’s Annual Dinner Meeting at River Oaks Country Club. Chaumette succeeds Brent Benoit of Locke Lord ... [Published Cleveland Advocate - May 17 2013]

Entities: Houston (Texas, United States), Bar Association, State Bar of Texas

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Texas Attorney Earns Perfect AVVO Rating

- DALLAS -- Established in 1926, the law firm , has been providing legal services and guidance to clients throughout the greater Dallas area for over 80 years. Dealing with probate matters can be difficult for those who have lost a loved one. The attorneys ... [Published Prlog - May 15 2013]

Entities: Probate, Avvo Corp, Litigation, Guardianship, Dallas (Texas, United States)

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Q&A With Bracewell's Robert Sheeder

, 1:12 PM ET) -- Robert E. Sheeder is a partner in the Dallas office of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP. He serves as head of the firm’s labor and employment practice. He is currently chairman of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. ... [Published Vocus PR - May 14 2013]

Entities: AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT, Certification, courts, Fair Labor Standards Act

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 3 reports

DA Rosemary Lehmberg seeking 'medical assistance'

Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg is seeking medical treatment to “deal with the behavior” that led to her arrest, according to a statement released late Monday.Lehmberg was released from Travis County Jail last Thursday, having served ... [Published News 8 Austin - May 14 2013]

Entities: District Attorney, John Neal, State Bar of Texas

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Grapevine Police offers link to nonprofit mediator agency

By Marty Sabota Fort Worth Star-TelegramAHave more to add? News tip? Tell usGRAPEVINE — The Grapevine Police department has teamed with Dispute Resolution Services of North Texas (DRS) to offer citizens a mediation avenue, a move that Police Lt. Todd ... [Published Star-Telegram - May 14 2013]

Entities: Police, Todd Dearing, State Bar of Texas, Conflict Resolution, Fort Worth

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Bar Association

Bar, Senate honor Amarillo lawyer

The Amarillo Area Bar Association earlier this month honored the late Harlow Sprouse, prominent Amarillo lawyer and author.Sprouse, who died April 5, was a cofounder of Sprouse Shrader Smith, P.C. He also was cowriter of the Texas Lawyer’s Creed and the ... [Published Amarillo Globe News - May 14 2013]

Entities: State Bar of Texas, Justice Charles, Bar Association

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Gov. Perry appoints eight to Texas Medical Board

Gov. Rick Perry has appointed eight members to the Texas Medical Board. The board protects and enhances the public’s health, safety and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring ... [Published Cleveland Advocate - May 14 2013]

Entities: Vascular Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Rick Perry

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Judge aims for a seat on appeals court

District Judge W.C. “Bud” Kirkendall has announced his candidacy for justice of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state’s highest criminal court. Bob Thaxton Seguin Gazette | 1 commentSEGUIN — District Judge W.C. “Bud” Kirkendall has announced ... [Published Seguin Gazette-Enterprise - May 14 2013]

Entities: Criminal, District Judge, District Attorney, Seguin (United States), Ethical

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Locke Lord Houston Partner and Board Member Brent Benoit Elected to State Bar of Texas Board of Directors

– Locke Lord Partner Brent Benoit, outgoing President of the Houston Bar Association, recently won election to a three-year term on the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors, which governs a group with nearly 90,000 members. The State Bar of Texas is ... [Published Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell - May 06 2013]

Entities: State Bar of Texas, Benoit (United States), Houston (Texas, United States)

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 2 reports

Democrat proposes repeal of death penalty

A man who spent 18 years on death row before a court exonerated him begged the Texas Legislature on Monday to repeal the death penalty.Anthony Graves made his appeal to the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, which was considering a bill to stop executions ... [Published Bryan-College Station Eagle - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Capital Punishment, Anthony Graves, Death Row, Jessica Farrar

First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 2 reports

Former UT Law School Dean and Extraordinary Law Teacher John Sutton Dies

John F. Sutton, former dean of University of Texas at Austin School of Law, and longtime professor, died old and full of years last Friday, at the ripe old age of 95. Cause of death regarded complications due to old age, said Sutton’s son, John E. Sutton, ... [Published JD Journal - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: John Sutton, University of Texas At Austin, Thompson & Knight LLP, State Bar of Texas

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Pacific Union Financial SVP Compliance Leaves to Join Stearns Lending [Published Business Wire - May 15 2013]

"I have long been an advocate for an efficient, effective and uniform court system across Texas. This legislation is a giant stepstep forward in reaching that goal" Duncan said in a press release

House Tentatively Approves Morton Act, DA Sanctions [Published MyHighPlains.com - May 14 2013]

"I am currently seeking professional help on the advice of one of the foremost experts in this region concerning the issues that lead to my behavior the night I was arrested for driving while intoxicated.. He has concluded that I am "fully able to perform [my] duties" as District Attorney of Travis County, I am "not at risk of injuring the public interest in the performance of [my] duties," and I have a "normal mental status exam." This expert recommended that I attend treatment for a brief period to deal with the behavior that lead to my arrest. I immediately accepted his recommendation."

DA Lehmberg seeking 'professional help' [Published KXAN - May 14 2013]

Tim Clancy said that he "is honored to accept the award, and will continue to hone his skills as a criminal defense attorney to ensure that all of his clients are represented and defended in court to the best of his ability." The nomination and selection process of Super Lawyers attorneys is recognized by the American Bar Association as an impartial and legitimate ranking...

Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney Tim Clancy Receives "Texas Super Lawyer: Rising Star" Award for ... [Published PRWeb - May 06 2013]

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Witness says Villalobos planned wrongful death ... [Published Brownsville Herald - May 18 2013]
Texas Insiders Say Businesses Champing At The B... [Published JD Supra - May 18 2013]
David Chaumette takes office as Houston Bar Ass... [Published Cleveland Advocate - May 17 2013]
Ouisa D. Davis: Military, vets can access legal... [Published El Paso Times - May 17 2013]
Villalobos trial continues [Published Brownsville Herald - May 17 2013]
Texas Attorney Earns Board Certification in Est... [Published Prlog - May 15 2013]
Texas Attorney Earns Perfect AVVO Rating [Published Prlog - May 15 2013]
Pacific Union Financial SVP Compliance Leaves t... [Published Business Wire - May 15 2013]
Michael Morton Act sent to governor [Published Austin American Statesman - May 14 2013]
House Tentatively Approves Morton Act, DA Sanct... [Published MyHighPlains.com - May 14 2013]
Q&A With Bracewell's Robert Sheeder [Published Vocus PR - May 14 2013]
Travis County D.A. says she's seeking treatment... [Published 590 KLBJ - May 14 2013]
Patrick J. Maher Quoted in Law360 Article - Tex... [Published ShannonGracey - May 14 2013]
Grapevine Police offers link to nonprofit media... [Published Star-Telegram - May 14 2013]
Bar, Senate honor Amarillo lawyer [Published Amarillo Globe News - May 14 2013]
DA Rosemary Lehmberg seeking 'medical assistance' [Published News 8 Austin - May 14 2013]
DA Lehmberg seeking 'professional help' [Published KXAN - May 14 2013]
Travis County DA issues statement after being r... [Published FOX 7 KTBC - May 14 2013]
Gov. Perry appoints eight to Texas Medical Board [Published Cleveland Advocate - May 14 2013]
Judge aims for a seat on appeals court [Published Seguin Gazette-Enterprise - May 14 2013]
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Names New Ch... [Published Prlog - May 13 2013]
Gauntt Earl & Binney, LLP Announces New Equity ... [Published The Paper Magazine - May 13 2013]
Cantey Hanger Partner Philip A. Vickers Appoint... [Published Citybizlist - May 13 2013]
Cantey Hanger Partner Sarah Walls Selected to M... [Published Citybizlist - May 10 2013]
Texas Governor Rick Perry has made appointments... [Published Guidry News - May 08 2013]
Locke Lord Houston Partner and Board Member Bre... [Published Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell - May 06 2013]
Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney Tim Clancy Rec... [Published PRWeb - May 06 2013]
Houston Injury Attorney Daniel D. Horowitz, III... [Published 24-7PressRelease.com - May 06 2013]
Rockport attorney headed to runoff in State Bar... [Published Victoria Advocate - May 06 2013]
Texas Defense Attorney Acknowledged as a 2013 T... [Published Prlog - May 04 2013]

Blogs

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Attorney Gets 15 Years For Swindling $1.29M Fro... [Published The Home Equity Theft Reporter Cases & Articles - Apr 24 2013] In Jefferson County, Texas, The Southeast Texas Record reports:Beaumont attorney Kip Lamb, 57, was sentenced to 15 years for swindling more than a million dollars from two separate clients.Court records show that on April 14, 2008, Lamb received $1,094,611 ...
Prosecutorial Misconduct Under the Magnifying G... [Published Hit & Run - Feb 04 2013] Michael Morton was convicted in 1986 in Texas of beating his wife to death. Itturned out he was innocent, and DNA evidence ultimately freed himafter 25 years behind bars. But his story doesn’t end there. Morton has gone after Ken Anderson, the prosecutor ...
Texas Bar Moves To Pull Attorney's Ticket To Pr... [Published The Home Equity Theft Reporter Cases & Articles - Jan 09 2013] In Jefferson County, Texas, The Southeast Texas Record reports:The Commission for Lawyer Discipline, an arm of the State Bar of Texas, has filed a second petition to suspend the practice of Beaumont attorney Kip Lamb.The first petition was filed July ...

Press Releases

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Pacific Union Financial SVP Compliance Leaves t... [Published Business Wire - May 15 2013]
Texas Family Law Expert Opens Unique Dispute Re... [Published Business Wire - Apr 29 2013]
CFLA Announces Securitization in Litigation & Q... [Published PR.com Press Releases - Apr 26 2013]
Family Lawyers Announce Access Week, Recognize ... [Published Business Wire Public Policy/Government News - Mar 19 2013]
Coming to New York, NY- March 30, 2013- Securit... [Published PR.com Press Releases - Mar 17 2013]