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'Record' columnist named chair of Bar Journal editorial board
The Texas Bar Journal has announced the appointment of Dallas attorney John G. Browning as chairman of the publication's editorial board. -
McCutcheon v. FEC won’t have ‘tremendous impact,’ SMU professor says
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) – A recent Supreme Court opinion abolishing aggregate political contribution limits will not have a “tremendous impact” on the Texas political landscape, says one political science professor. -
Without contribution limits, Texas legal reform group expects more spending from ‘bully’ attorney
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) – Viewing him as a “bully” at the state capitol, a legal reform group suspects plaintiffs attorney Steve Mostyn will continue to spend millions of dollars on liberal politicians, such as state Sen. Wendy Davis, to ensure he has his way with the Texas legislature. -
Hecht named chief justice of Texas Supreme Court
Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Justice Nathan L. Hecht of Austin as 27th chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas, effective Oct. 1. -
Jefferson County 172nd District Court: Docket for October 2013
KENNETH LESLIE SHEPPARD V. CITY OF BEAUMONT ET AL -
Texas lawmaker makes bid for AG official
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) — Texas lawmaker Dan Branch made his bid for state attorney general official this week. -
Legally Speaking: Teaching what matters
At a March dinner commemorating the 40th anniversary of the University of New Hampshire School of Law, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia gave a speech in which he proclaimed modern legal education a “failure.” -
Texas Supreme Court still in Republican hands
AUSTIN -- Two incumbents and one new Republican justice have been elected to the Texas Supreme Court, retaining the GOP hold on the state's highest court. -
Walter Umphrey honored with Legends Scholarship at Lamar University
"Superlawyer," "legend," "humanitarian," "business man," "philanthropist" -- these were the words Lamar University President James Simmons used to describe Beaumont attorney Walter Umphrey at a ceremony honoring Umphrey with an endowed scholarship in his name. -
Legally Speaking: Where legal phrases come from
Even if you are not a lawyer, you've no doubt heard plenty of words and phrases related to the law and the legal profession, such as "shyster," "third degree," "hearsay," "rap sheet," or "boilerplate." But did you ever wonder where they came from? -
Leach loses appeal of wrongful termination suit against Texas Tech
Leach After his high-profile firing from Texas Tech University two years ago, coach Mike Leach may be at the end of his legal fight with his former employer. The Texas Supreme Court on Friday denied the football coach's appeal of a wrongful termination suit against the university. -
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Jan. 12-18, 2012. -
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Oct. 12-19, 2011. -
Legally Speaking: They, Too, Have a Voice
The extraordinary film "The King's Speech" did more than just sweep the Academy Awards (winning Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay) and captivate the public imagination. -
Beaumont attorney, wife make major donation to Lamar music department
Beaumont attorney Ray Moore, right, and his wife, Mary, were present for the formal renaming of Lamar University's music department as The Mary Morgan Moore Department of Music. The founder of one of Beaumont's most successful law firms and his wife have made a major contribution to Lamar University. -
Walter Umphrey honored by JCBA during Law Day ceremony
Walter Umphrey accepts the Blackstone Award from the Jefferson County Bar Association during Law Day ceremonies May 7. Eager to honor their colleagues and elect new leaders, dozens of area attorneys turned out for Law Day 2010. -
McSpadden joins Lamar University as planned giving director
McSpadden Beaumont attorney Floyd McSpadden Jr. will join Lamar University's advancement division as director of planned giving effective June 1, officials announced. -
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County
New business licenses/assumed names issued in Jefferson County, Feb. 26-March 4, 2009