June 2023 | Vol. 86, No. 3

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2023 Election Results

Secretary James Baker, III Imparts Wisdom to Next Generation of Leaders
State Bar of Texas Executive Director Trey Apffel sits down with former Chief of Staff and Secretary of State James Baker, III for upcoming CLE.
Written by Eric Quitugua

Extraordinary Circumstances
Challenging denials of summary judgment by mandamus.
Written by David F. Johnson and Matt Johnson

Error Preservation
Enlisting a second set of eyes.
Written by Steven K. Hayes

A Supersedeas Checklist
Steps for preventing execution on a judgment pending appeal.
Written by Charlie Frazier

The Texas Bar Journal Short Story Contest 2023

Supreme Court of Texas Order
Final approval of amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 34.5(A).

Supreme Court of Texas Order
Final approval of a Will Form for a Person Who is Single, Widowed, or Divorced and Who Has Children; Will Form for a Married Person Who Has Children; Will Form for a Person Who is Single, Widowed, or Divorced and Does Not Have Children; and Will Form for a Married Person Who Does Not Have Children.

Supreme Court of Texas Order
Emergency order regarding the Texas Eviction Diversion Program.

Supreme Court of Texas Order
Renewed emergency order regarding indigent defense and the border security state of disaster.

Supreme Court of Texas and Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas Order
Preliminary approval of amendments to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Order

Departments

Executive Director's Page
My Chat With James Baker, III: Professionalism and the Art of Making the Deal
Written by Trey Apffel

President's Page
Should the Bar bar Barr?
Written by Laura Gibson

State Bar Board Update
Board Approves Proposed Budget, Elects New Chair for 2023-2024
Written by Lowell Brown

Technology
Reasonable Expectation of Privacy
E-scooter location tracking does not violate the Fourth Amendment
Written by Pierre Grosdidier

Books
The Maestro
Review by Talmage Boston

Ethics Question of the Month

TYLA President’s Page
‘I Wish I Knew How to Quit You’
Written by Michael J. Ritter

Solo/Small Firm
Leveraging Contract Attorneys How to maximize flexibility and profitability.
Written by Ruby L. Powers

Disciplinary Actions

Movers and Shakers

Memorials

Classifieds

Humor
The Judge's Daughter: Summer Camp Chutzpah
Written by Pamela Buchmeyer

News From Around the Bar

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