W.D. Tex.

Senior U.S. Federal District Judge James Nowlin, W.D. Tex., Grateful For Amazon Driver Saving His Life

Judge James Nowlin was stuck in the snow for more than an hour after slipping and falling, fracturing his femur. He thought...

The Supreme Court of Texas Are the Debt Collecting Wolves for Wall Street. Here’s Why.

When the Texas Supreme Court said yes to equitable subrogation for lenders to steal homes in a new precedential opinion, it affirmed...

23 Rogue Texas Lawyers and Judges in the May Day List. And That Includes One that Was Disbarred – But Wasn’t.

There's 15 Publicly Texas Lawyers & Judges Disciplined on May 2020 Rogues List and then there's the 8 Texas Attorney's that You'll...

Thievin’ Lyin’ Texas Lawyers in June 2020 Smash ‘n’ Grab Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars of Clients Funds. But No Jail Time.

A dozen publicly disciplined lawyers, and in total millions of dollars stolen. Zero jail time as lawyers in Texas continue to be...

Why Senior Status to Create Federal Judicial Vacancies is a Really Bad Idea, and a Waste of Taxpayers Money

Federal Judges don’t work hard enough and they delegate. It’s the clerks who write the opinions and the snr judges work product...

Did the Texas Supreme Court Decision in Zepeda Push Texas Trial Lawyer Connie Pfeiffer Out of Beck Redden?

Texas Lawyer Constance 'Connie' Pfeiffer's departure date from Beck Redden, where she was a partner for just shy of 16 years is...

Outlaws In Robes (Fl) and (GA)

2021 Most Wanted FL and GA. The Stamp Collection: "Outlaws in Robes." A LIT Series about Federal District Court Judges and Appellate...

Outlaws In Robes (TX)

2021 Most Wanted in Texas. The Stamp Collection: "Outlaws in Robes." A LIT Series about Federal District Court Judges and Appellate Circuit...

Outlaws In Robes

2021 Most Wanted. The Stamp Collection: "Outlaws in Robes." A LIT Series about Federal District Court Judges and Appellate Circuit Judges.

The Bakers Dozen Doesn’t Include Texas, Of Course.

Thirteen district courts around the country will livestream audio of select proceedings in civil cases of public interest next year as part...

Who is Texas Attorney Alfonso Kennard Jr and Why Are Citizens Incensed with the Fonz and the Texas Bar?

On Sunday, 13 December, 2020 LIT receives this contact inquiry form with attachments from “anonymous” but concerned citizen about Texas lawyer Alfonso...

A Legal Guide to Foreclosure Laws in both State and Federal Courts in Texas

Foreclosure Laws Texas: An essential guide for those homeowners who are having trouble making mortgage payments and need resources and help.

Chief Justice Gina Benavides Writes About Texas Appellate Standards. We’re Talkin’ Lawyers Creed, Legal Ethics and Other Obscure Rules Folks.

What is A Civil Rights Violation Under the Color of Law?

Color of law refers to an appearance of legal power to act that may operate in violation of law. Color of law may include public officials and...

Goodwin Law’s Hall of Shame

Untrustworthy Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Trial Will Be Heard in His Hometown Harris County Judge Rules

The decision to move the cases back to Collin County is a huge win for Texas AG Ken Paxton, who has lived...

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...

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,...