SBOT Litigation

We interviewed Al Ellis today, who we will induct as a Legal Legend tomorrow! Attend the induction by Zoom Friday, 11/3 at noon: Meeting ID: 825 7489 2612, Passcode: 185087. More information about the Legends program here: lnkd.in/g6_H8WMH.

FRIDAY 11/3 AT NOON: The Section is inducting Al Ellis as a Legal Legend. RSVPs are now closed – but please join via Zoom if you did not register to attend in person (Meeting ID: 825 7489 2612, Passcode: 185087) More information here: litigationsection.com/honors/texas-l…

Monday was Independence Day, celebrating the colonies' adoption of the Declaration of Independence; but the Continental Congress actually voted for independence on July 2, 1776. Reportedly, John Adams always believed July 2 to be the correct date of celebration.

Read more about recently honored Texas Legal Legend David Beck at beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/P…

The Texas Supreme Court issued: Fifty-Second Emergency Order: the requirements under which a court may require a remote proceeding without a participant's consent. txcourts.gov/media/1454448/… Fifty-Third Emergency Order: concerns eviction proceedings txcourts.gov/media/1454447/…

"This day, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, has become a day for African Americans to celebrate not only their freedom, but their history, culture and achievements." govinfo.gov/features/junet…

Congratulations to Jackie M. Furlow! Today the Litigation Section awarded her the Outstanding Young Litigator Award.

Today the Litigation Section inducted David J. Beck as a Texas Legal Legend at a presentation with fabulous speakers, excellent advice, and hearty laughter. "The world is a better place because David is a lawyer, and today is our feeble attempt to recognize all that you do."

The Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas is honored to induct David J. Beck as a Texas Legal Legend in Houston, Texas at the Marquis Marriott during the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting. June 9 at 10:15am Marquis Marriott Houston, Texas

Remember and Honor

Save the date for an in-person event honoring David Beck as a Texas Legal Legend - more details to follow!

MEMBERS - News for the Bar is out now! This month: The Chair's Message; Examination of Snap Removal; CPRC Chapter 95 and Los Compadres Pescadores v. Valdez; and Ten Oral Argument Pointers for Young Lawyers

fb.watch/cw0itRAMYP/ REMINDER: Grant applications will be accepted through April 30. Get those applications in today!

The Texas Supreme Court has issued its issued its 50th Emergency Order of the COVID-19 pandemic, renewing its 48th Emergency Order that requires certain actions be taken in eviction cases for nonpayment of rent. txcourts.gov/media/1454055/…

As we reach the end of Women's History Month, we want to acknowledge the incredible women that make up our Texas Legal Legends. These women made history and were true trailblazers. For more information, go to litigationsection.com/honors/texas-l…

The Texas Supreme Court also recently requested comment on Amendments to Rule 3a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.2 of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, and Rule 10 of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration. For more information, see txcourts.gov/media/1453961/…

The Texas Supreme Court issued its Forty-Ninth Emergency Order Regarding the COVID-19 State of Disaster. For more information, see txcourts.gov/media/1453913/…

We are looking for intelligent, active, and energetic litigators to serve for a three-year term with the Litigation Council. Self-nominate: texasbar.informz.net/texasbar/data/… Nominate a colleague: texasbar.informz.net/texasbar/data/… Email to mbilleaud@beckredden.com DUE by 5 p.m. CDT on March 28

Happy International Women's Day! Our section and our council have some incredibly impressive women, so we celebrate those women and others today!

The Litigation Section recently inducted Evalina Ortega as a Texas Legal Legend at a gathering of friends, family, and students at the University of Texas at El Paso. Check out her interview at litigationsection.com/honors/texas-l…