Legal Roundup
Attorney General Ken Paxton Holds that State District Courts Have No Authority to Order Texas Agencies to Issue “Transgender” Driver’s Licenses and ID Documents
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion finding that state district courts do not have the authority to direct government agencies to change the sex on government-issued identification documents such as driver's licenses, birth certificates, and ID cards to something inconsistent with a person’s biology.
Courtroom Testimony Considerations on March 20 - 21, 2025
Anthony J. Morrone will present "Courtroom Testimony Considerations" at the Texas IAAI Arson & Fire Investigator Seminar in San Marcos, Texas. Anthony will speak alongside Jason Mardirosian of Rayburn Fire Scene Investigations.
Legal Expert Says Weakening of Environmental Reviews is Accelerating Climate Concerns at EENR webinar
Climate change continues to be a pressing concern for both public and private sectors, often viewed as a formidable challenge in the pursuit of dependable energy resources due to stringent environmental policies and regulatory demands.
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson testified on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs at the hearing “Housing Roadblocks: Paving A New Way to Address Affordability.”
What Issues Are Private Employers Facing with DOGE's Cancellation of Government Contracts and Funding? on March 19, 2025
Littler's experienced business restructuring practitioners discuss the legal ramifications arising from Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s cuts to company programs and compliance strategies.
Young Named Fifth Circuit Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student
Hannah Young, a 3L who is this year’s clerk for Texas Law’s prestigious Chancellors honor society, has been selected as the 2025 Fifth Circuit Distinguished Bankruptcy Law Student.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $40 Million for Texas Following Medicaid Fraud Investigation of Molina Healthcare
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Healthcare Program Enforcement Division has secured $40 million for the State of Texas by settling an enforcement action brought under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act (“THFPA”) against Molina Healthcare of Texas, Inc. and Molina Healthcare, Inc. (together, “Molina”).
UH Law Center Students Win American Bar Association’s National Arbitration Competition
Four University of Houston Law Center students emerged as the No. 1 arbitration team in the country, winning first place at a recent American Bar Association tournament in Chicago.
Dedman Law Alumna Betty Ungerman '90 Receives the Robert H. Dedman Award for Ethics & Law
The Texas General Counsel Forum is pleased to announce the honoree of the 23rd Annual Robert H. Dedman Award for Ethics & Law.
Baylor Law School’s Transactional Practice Lab Hosts Annual Transactional Competition
Baylor Law School students recently put their transactional skills to the test in this year’s Transactional Practice Lab Competition, where they drafted, negotiated, and finalized a complex asset purchase agreement.
Frank Evans Center for Dispute Resolution Rededication Honors Dean Emeritus James “Jim” Alfini
South Texas College of Law Houston honored Dean Emeritus James “Jim” Alfini during Tuesday’s re-dedication ceremony of its highly successful and well-regarded Frank Evans Center for Dispute Resolution.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Works to Stop Unaccountable Federal Plan to Illegally Build a Nuclear Waste Facility on World’s Most Productive Oil Field
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office defended Texas before the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) yesterday against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s attempt to send the nation’s nuclear waste to a proposed facility located in Texas’s Permian Basin—the world’s most productive oil field.
In Memoriam: Congressman Sylvester Turner
We join the community in mourning the loss of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner, former state legislator from Houston’s Acres Homes and mayor of Houston, and longtime friend of STCL Houston.
Alumni Voices: Ty’Meka Reeves-Sobers
Ty’Meka Reeves-Sobers ’15 is a rock star in the environmental law field.
World Trademark Review ranks Jones Day's trademark practice in 2025 WTR 1000 Report
World Trademark Review ranked 14 Jones Day lawyers and the Firm in eight regional tables in its annual WTR 1000, which "identifies the leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing and monetising trademarks."
Baylor Law School Launches Counseller’s Corner, a New Podcast Featuring Students
Baylor Law School is proud to announce the launch of Counseller’s Corner, a new podcast hosted by Dean Jeremy Counseller, dedicated to spotlighting our students’ varied experiences.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Voices from Women Leaders
Women’s Law Society and The Agosto Justice Center for Leadership and Empowerment hosted a women’s history month panel discussion focused on “Breaking the Glass Ceiling.” Donna Davis, JD, assistant dean for The Agosto Justice Center and Title IX coordinator, served as moderator.
McGuireWoods’ Jon Finger Ranks Among Top Deal Lawyers in Texas
McGuireWoods partner Jon Finger ranked among the most prolific deal lawyers in Texas in 2024, according to data compiled by The Texas Lawbook, underscoring his national reputation as go-to strategic adviser for sophisticated private equity transactions.
Expert Panel on March 11, 2025
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UH Law Center and Hobby School of Public Affairs to Host Webinar on Navigating Policy Changes in a New Political Era
As the new presidential administration reaches its first 100-day milestone, legal and policy experts will discuss implications for the economy, higher education, immigration, energy and the environment in an upcoming webinar titled “Key Policy Considerations for the Administration.”