May 2021 | Vol. 84, No. 5 COVID-19 and the New Normal. Read the digital edition Read past issues Features The State of the Judiciary in Texas Remarks of Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht as prepared for delivery to the people of Texas. OPINION Pro Bono From the Bench How to get involved in your local community. Written by Lora J. Livingston and Fiona F. Awe Measure A Year How the COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the practice of law. Written by Natalie Friend Wilson and Joshua J. Caldwell OPINION The Zooming of Federal Civil Practice A look at using videoconferencing technology going forward. Written by Lee Rosenthal, Christopher L. Dodson, and Scott Dodson For the Record Practical tips for Zoom hearings from court reporters. Written by Kristalee G. Mata OPINION Virtual Trials are the Only Rational Path Forward Written by Robert Swafford OPINION The Case Against Mandatory Online Jury Trials in the Time of Corona Written by Quentin Brogdon Proposed Annual Meeting Resolution Texas Supreme Court Order Order amending supervised Practice Rule II(B)(2)(a)(ii) and the temporary waiver of supervised Practice Rule IV(B)(1). Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda Proposed Rule Changes Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.00. Terminology Departments Comments Executive Director’s Page: COVID-19 Pandemic Brought Changes Big and Small Written by Trey Apffel In Recess: Patience in the Roll Cage Dallas attorney David Staab set to return to the racetrack. Interview by Eric Quitugua President’s Page: State Bar Responds to Texas Lawyer’s Needs Written by Larry McDougal Technology: Encryption Backdoors Do they create more concerns than good? Written by Peggy Keene State Bar Director Spotlight: Diane St. Yves Interview by Eric Quitugua Ethics Question of the Month TYLA President’s Page: Doing What TYLA Does Best: Serving the Public Written by Britney Harrison Solo/Small Firm: Agile Leaders Embrace Change to Create the New Normal Written by Ruby L. Powers Disciplinary Actions Movers and Shakers Memorials Classified Advertising Humor: Fun With Puns Written by John G. Browning News From Around the Bar
