First Friday Ethics: December 2024
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This month includes:
State Bar Election Results and New Disciplinary Rules (Replay)
In a referendum from April 1-30, the members of the State Bar of Texas voted on proposed amendments and additions to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. The Bar approved the Rules and the Texas Supreme Court gave final approval to them. This presentation gives an overview of the new Rules.
(1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Ethical Issues in Criminal Appeals Practice (Replay)
Ethical representation is required at the appellate level as well as the trial level. Explore rules of ethics and situations specifically centered on appellate representation.
(1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics)
Ethics: Officer of the Court (Replay)
Explore the ethical obligations of attorneys as officers of the court, with a particular focus on the obligations of an attorney toward the bench.
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
Preview Sessions
Robert L. Tobey
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Session 1 —59 mins
State Bar Election Results and New Disciplinary Rules (Nov 2024)
In a referendum from April 1-30, the members of the State Bar of Texas voted on proposed amendments and additions to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. The Bar approved the Rules and the Texas Supreme Court gave final approval to them. This presentation gives an overview of the new Rules.
Originally presented: Oct 2024 First Friday Ethics (October 2024)
Robert L. Tobey,
Johnston Tobey Baruch, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Stephanie L. Stevens
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Session 2 —62 mins
Ethical Issues in Criminal Appeals Practice (Jul 2024)
Ethical representation is required at the appellate level as well as the trial level. Explore rules of ethics and situations specifically centered on appellate representation.
Originally presented: May 2024 Conference on Criminal Appeals
Stephanie L. Stevens,
St. Mary's University School of Law - San Antonio, TX
Jason Boulette
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Session 3 —60 mins
Ethics: Officer of the Court (Jul 2024)
Explore the ethical obligations of attorneys as officers of the court, with a particular focus on the obligations of an attorney toward the bench.
Originally presented: May 2024 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Jason Boulette,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX