South Texas College of Law
Recent News About South Texas College of Law
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BRADLEY ARANT BOULD CUMMINGS LLP: Jeffrey Davis, Mary Elizondo Frazier and Peter Scaff Join Litigation and Energy Groups in Bradley’s Houston Office
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Davis, Mary Elizondo Frazier and Peter Scaff have joined the firm’s Houston office as partners. -
Something is Amiss at UT Law School
I have great affection for my alma mater, the University of Texas School of Law, and am grateful for the excellent, affordable, and life-changing education I received there. I have previously reminisced about my student years (here and here), and from time to time have also offered some constructive criticism, mainly directed at the university administration as a whole, particularly regarding the leadership of UT President Greg Fenves. -
Texas Supreme Court -- Model of Judicial Integrity, Unlike California
The Texas Supreme Court has a unique structure, reflecting the state’s stubbornly independent-minded culture. Most state supreme courts have jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases and have seven (or fewer) members, who are appointed by the governor and face the voters — if at all — only for periodic “retention” elections. The Texas Supreme Court, in contrast, hears only civil appeals (criminal cases are decided by the co-equal Texas Court of Criminal Appeals) and has nine members, all of whom are subject to statewide partisan elections. The last feature is quite unusual; only seven states select judges in this manner. Despite this distinctive design, the Texas Supreme Court succeeds at steering a steady jurisprudential course in a cautious, low-key style. -
South Texas College of Law Houston maintains winning advocacy program
HOUSTON – South Texas College of Law (STCL) Houston has recently won its 124th and 125th national advocacy titles in a single weekend in trial and appellate advocacy tournament competitions. -
New family law firm opens in Houston
HOUSTON – Two widely known family law attorneys have established a new law firm in Houston, Texas to cater to cases involving adoption, divorce, and other related matters. -
University of Houston preliminary injunction granted in trademark battle with ‘Houston College of Law’
HOUSTON – A federal judge has granted the University of Houston’ motion for a preliminary injunction in a trademark case brought after South Texas College of Law changed its name to the Houston College of Law back in July. -
Attorney Dan Linebaugh recognized by the American Association for Justice
HOUSTON -- Personal injury attorney Dan Linebaugh, founder and leader of the Linebaugh Law Firm, recently received the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Diplomates of Trial Advocacy designation. This title recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated their ongoing commitment to legal education by completing more than 400 hours of qualifying AAJ educational programs. -
District judge takes Houston law school name change preliminary injunction under advisement
HOUSTON – U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison has taken under advisement the University of Houston’ motion for a preliminary injunction against the former South Texas College of Law’s changing its name to the Houston College of Law following an Aug. 26 hearing on the injunction request. -
University of Houston seeks injunction in law school name change dispute
HOUSTON–The University of Houston has requested an interim injunction in the latest step of its legal battle to keep the former South Texas College of Law from changing its name to the Houston College of Law. -
Houston College of Law under fire over new name
A lawsuit was filed by a neighboring university regarding the name change of Houston College of Law from the former South Texas College of Law. -
UH System sues over Houston law school's name change, alleges move violates intellectual property
The University of Houston System has taken South Texas College of Law to Houston federal court as a result of a name change made by the latter. -
Homeowners sue Sabine River Authority over flood damage
ORANGE — Homeowners looking to force a state agency pay for the flood damage done to their homes in March could have a claim, but arguing the case will likely be a challenge, one law professor said. -
Employee accuses South Texas College of Law of race, gender discrimination
HOUSTON — A former employee is suing a law school, alleging discrimination due to his race and gender. -
PERSONNEL FILE: Gardere welcomes trial attorney Craig Dillard to Houston office
HOUSTON - Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is pleased to welcome Craig D. Dillard as a trial partner in the Firm’s Houston office. Dillard joins the Firm from BoyarMiller, where he had practiced since 2007 and been a shareholder since 2012. -
Media puts questions to Dem. criminal court judge candidates
A busy campaign season means busy journalists, but recently members of the Press Club of Southeast Texas took time out to hear from some of the candidates for a local criminal judge’s post. -
Ford Nassen welcomes attorney JD Holzheauser to Austin office
AUSTIN – Ford Nassen is pleased to announce that JD Holzheauser has joined the firm’s Austin office as an associate. -
Personnel File: Colvard joins Ford Nassen in Of Counsel position
Dallas – Ford Nassen is pleased to announce that Todd H. Colvard has joined the firm in an Of Counsel position in our Houston office. -
Scott, Crenshaw tapped to fill vacancies in Jefferson County
With two Jefferson County elected officials stepping down, Gov. Rick Perry announced Monday his appointments to fill the vacancies. -
Al Gerson, longtime Jefferson County judge, dies at 89
Judge Alfred Gerson, who presided over Jefferson County Court at Law No. 1 for nearly three decades, recently died at the age of 89.
