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LITTLER MENDELSON P.C: Littler's Syeeda Amin Recognized Among Top 50 Women Lawyers By Texas Diversity Council
Syeeda Amin, special counsel in the Dallas office of Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has been recognized among the Top 50 Women Lawyers by the Texas Diversity Council. -
GREENBERG & TRAURIG: Alicia Voltmer Joins Greenberg Traurig’s Dallas Office
Alicia Sienne Voltmer, certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, has joined the Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as of counsel. -
DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC: Dykema’s Jane Bockus to Receive 2018 Outstanding Lawyer Award From San Antonio Business Journal
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Jane Bockus was selected by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of only 12 attorneys to be named 2018 Outstanding Lawyers Awards recipients. -
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP: Jeffrey Davis, Ian Faria and S. David Smith Named 2018 Texas Super Lawyers
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Davis, Ian P. Faria, and S. David Smith, partners in the firm’s Houston office, have been named 2018 Texas Super Lawyers and recognized as leading lawyers in the state. -
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. -
Former judge Mizell named to Texas Ethics Commission
HOUSTON – Attorney and former judge Pat Mizell has been announced as a new appointee to the Texas Ethics Commission by Gov. Greg Abbott. -
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. -
Strasburger & Price opens Beaumont office, adds two admiralty and maritime law attorneys
DALLAS – On May 2, Strasburger & Price LLP, a Texas law firm, announced the opening of a new office in Beaumont and the addition of two attorneys. -
Kathryn Murphy named Best Lawyers family law 'Lawyer of the Year'
DALLAS - Best Lawyers, in a peer-driven selection process, has named Kathryn Murphy, a GoransonBain attorney, as 2017 "Lawyer of the Year" for family law in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. -
5 GoransonBain family law attorneys named to 2016 Rising Stars list
Five divorce attorneys from the family law offices of GoransonBain have been included on the 2016 Rising Stars list compiled by Super Lawyers. -
New business licenses issued in Jefferson County
DBA: 3/24 - 3/31/2016 License #:9084 Assumed Name:CARLOS NIETO LAWN SERVICE Address:5645 NICOLE LN., BEAUMONT, TX, 77713 Owner Name:NIETO CARLOS License #:9139 Assumed Name:JUDY MAULL DBA JM TAX SERVICE Address:4600 GULFWAY DR., PORT ARTHUR, TX, 77642 Owner Name:MAULL JUDY License #:9159 Assumed Name:JCLEVEMUSIC PRODUCTION Address:9515 MAPES ST., BEAUMONT, TX, 77707 Owner Name:CLEVELAND JOSHUA License #:9232 Assumed Name:FONTENOTS TRUCKING & SERVICES Address:2875 SAR -
Abbott appoints 4 to Jefferson & Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Shawn Sparrow and reappointed James Scott and Brad Taylor for terms to expire on Aug. 22, 2017, to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners. -
Public schools’ usage of ‘Merry Christmas’ still ultimately a matter for the courts
In 2013, Texas legislatures passed a bill making the iconic greeting “merry Christmas” on school grounds lawful, giving districts the green light to throw caution to political correctness this past Christmas. -
Paxton a ‘weak’ candidate for Texas AG benefiting from GOP reign, professor says
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – Texans are no stranger to droughts, especially Democrats who run for state offices in the Lone Star State. -
Personnel File: SettlePou hires six new attorneys for Dallas office
DALLAS – Six young lawyers have joined the Dallas-based law firm of SettlePou as associates. -
Former judge at center of whistleblower case had previous battle with OAG
The Office of the Attorney General of Texas claims a lawsuit against it by a former employee does not qualify under the Whistleblower Act and is asking the Texas Supreme Court to dismiss the case. -
Personnel File: Goranson Bain appoints three new partners
DALLAS– GoransonBain PLLC, a family law leader in Texas for nearly 30 years, announced Aimee M. Pingenot, P. Lindley Bain and Clint Westhoff as newly appointed partners to the firm.
