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Two Texans Say: It’s Time to Change the Judicial Selection System in Texas

An unfair merit-based system that gives too much discretion to the governor, partisans or other special interests, could be much worse than...

The Texas Foreclosure Manual

Texas Foreclosure Manual, Includes 2019 Supplement. This essential resource, written for the general practitioner and real estate expert in mind, provides over...

Threatening to Kill a Federal Judge

Caporusso was indicted on one count of threatening to assault and murder a federal judge to influence the performance of his official...

Twombly and Iqbal: Opinions from the Fifth Circuit

The Fifth Circuit has applied those cases several times in its review of dismissals on the pleadings. This article surveys those opinions,...

Prevailing Homeowner Terri Page versus Deutsche Bank for Attorney Fees Reaches Florida Supreme Court

Foreclosure Defense Attorney Nicole Moskowitz appears before the Florida Supreme Court to argue landmark foreclosure case against Deutsche Bank for legal fees.

Louisiana Judge Guilty of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles Allowed Home Pending Sentencing

St. John the Baptist Parish Judge Jeff Perilloux of 40th Judicial District Court, Louisiana has been charged with three felony counts of...

Ohio Flight: Judge and Spouse Take By Your Leave And Leave Scene Which Seriously Injured a Man

The couple is accused of leaving the scene of a hit and run accident. A 19 year old Marion man was left...

Georgia Superior Judge Out On a Lim After Family Violence Charge

Judge Meng Lim was charged under the Georgia Family Violence Act. He is the Chief Superior Court Judge of the Tallapoosa Judicial...

Gamblin’ Judge Loses Big Time As He’s Caught Thievin’

A county district judge is alleged to have used money from his campaign finance account to feed a six-figure gambling habit at...

Over in Colorado; A Judge Tips Off Drug Dealer, is Disbarred, Now Plea Dealin’ As He Faces Jail

Ex Judge in Colorado, Ryan Kamada pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal drug investigation, has been disbarred.

And in Shreveport, Louisiana: Lawyer and Judicial Candidate Trina Chu Suspended for Hacking Into Court Records

Shreveport lawyer and judicial candidate Trina Chu has been suspended from the practice of law in the wake of criminal charges that,...

Alabama Judge Resigns Ahead of Criminal Trial for Stealing

Limestone County District Judge Doug Patterson, 37, indicted on charges of theft, financial exploitation of the elderly and personal gain.

The ShoeBox Thief. Ohio Judge Jailed for 30 Months.

Ohio Judge Diane Vettori-Caraballo, the ShoeBox Thief, was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay $328,000 in restitution.

San Antonio Lawyer Phil Ross’s Court Case(s) Went Viral Until The Virus. Now Everyone is Waiting.

San Antonio Lawyer Phil Ross, known for his combative style has been sued by the State Bar of Texas and is in...

Homeowner Harriet Nicholson Continues Her Quest for Justice before Texas State Judge Kimberly Fitzpatrick nee Newcomer-Fitzpatrick

Tune in to see if Judge Kimberly Fitzpatrick will sanction banks' attorney for fabricating evidence to support its motion for summary judgment....

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Is Bubbling with Compassion while the Government of Texas is Brimming with Corrupt Officials

While Gov. Greg Abbott and state legislators have not moved to protect Texas homeowners struggling financially because of COVID-19, Harris County Judge...

A Pay to Play Scheme in Houston, Texas is Enriching Private Lawyers Who Donate to Judges

Despite the increase in lucrative case assignments for donor attorneys in Harris County, the indigent defendants themselves did not appear to receive...