by Chris Roberts, The University of Texas School of Law How to improve the process of pharmaceutical patent approvals is the focus of a new study by a researcher at The University of Texas School of Law. The result could potentially save consumers billions of dollars and increase access to medications. As pharmaceutical costs rise, many consumers may find themselves

More than 500 guests attended the fairytale-themed Austin Bar Foundation Gala on Jan. 27, 2024, at the Four Seasons in downtown Austin. The $234,089 raised at this year’s Gala is the most ever. Members of the legal community arrived in their black-tie best, while others took advantage of the Gala’s theme, such as AYLA President Sarah Harp, who dressed in

With spring coming, we are reminded of the many projects that we have unfinished, both personally and professionally. Everything from closet organization to writing that CLE article looms before you. But how do you tackle it? Here are some tips that I have found motivating to spring myself out of a funk and into action: Break Things Into Time Chunks

Halfway into February, most of us who made resolutions regarding health and fitness have fallen off the wagon. As attorneys, we are constantly told that the level of stress we are under is not good for our minds or bodies. We are told that we can call TLAP to speak to a counselor if needed. But, as we all know,

Congratulations to Jackson Walker Austin partner Ali Abazari, who has been named a “leader in environmental law” by Lawdragon. Abazari’s practice focuses on environmental permitting and compliance assistance, defense of environmental enforcement actions, and environmental aspects of real estate and corporate transactions. He obtained his J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law, his LL.M. from Tulane University Law School,

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a county jail outside of Amarillo sent a letter soliciting help. As a result of the new pandemic regulations, the entire prison library had been shut down, and the inmates no longer had access to books—one of their few solaces. So the Amarillo County jail contacted a nonprofit organization started by Austin activists, the Inside Books

The first years of legal practice can be intimidating and isolating, especially for lawyers in small/solo firms or offices without other young lawyers. Imposter syndrome is extremely common, and AYLA wants to do something to help!  The Freshquire program was started thanks to a grant from the Texas Young Lawyers Association. The program provides a community for lawyers in their

The following are summaries of opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit in January 2024. The summaries are overviews of particular aspects of the opinions; please review the entire opinions. TRADEMARK: Antique Rolex watches with added diamonds, modified bezels, or replaced bands did not qualify for refurbishment exception to trademark infringement. Rolex Watch USA, Inc. v. BeckerTime, L.L.C., No. 22-10866, 2024

The following are summaries of selected civil opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals during January 2024. The summaries are overviews of particular aspects of the opinions; please review the entire opinions. Subsequent histories are current as of Feb. 7, 2024.  ORIGINAL PROCEEDING: Court grants relief where trial court denied discovery of plaintiff’s medical history.  In re Westside Roofing,

The following are summaries  of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from August 2023. The summaries are overviews of particular aspects of the opinions; please review the entire opinions. The subsequent history is current as of Feb. 1, 2024. DEFENSIVE ISSUES—MISTAKE OF FACT: In prosecution for failure to stop and render aid, defendant was entitled to