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

This is the final installment in a series of articles about the Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project. In its Recommendation #3, The Travis County Forensic Mental Health Project compiled a list of what it termed “quick wins”—recommendations that can be implemented relatively quickly with low costs, one-time costs, or low ongoing costs.1  Quick Wins – Low/No Cost  The first

The American Bar Association (ABA) has launched a pilot program to help Afghan judges, lawyers, and prosecutors resume their careers in America after fleeing Afghanistan during or after the August 2021 withdrawal of U.S. troops and the Taliban’s return to power. The ABA Afghan Legal Professionals Scholarship & Mentoring Pilot Program has partnered with 18 law schools in the U.S.

In an effort to close the equity gap among students in Texas K-12 schools, a new law has been rolling out statewide since May of 2023 year that will help more Black and Latino students enroll in advanced-placement (AP) math classes. The “opt-in” law will automatically enroll high-testing students in advanced math classes, where they will have the opportunity to

In a private preference poll, members of the Austin Bar rated the candidates in Travis County’s three contested judicial elections.  The three candidates for the 353rd Judicial District judgeship, the two candidates for Travis County District Attorney, and the three candidates for Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 will appear on the ballot in the March primary. The purpose of