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2016 State and Federal Appeals eConference
Contains material from Jun 2016
2016 State and Federal Appeals eConference
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UT Law's State and Federal Appeals eConference—designed for advanced-level civil appellate practitioners—has earned a reputation as the premier program on appellate practice and procedure in Texas and is the annual gathering of state and federal appellate judges.
2016 highlights include:
2016 highlights include:
- Candid discussion among Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht, Justice Phil Johnson, and Justice Debra H. Lehrman about what’s new at the Court, the state of the docket, and tips for practitioners
- Updates on appellate procedure (include dismissals under Rule 91a), disqualifications, and supersedeas bonds
- A review of the rapidly proliferating federal and state case law under the Texas Citizens’ Participation Act
- What You Don’t Know (But Need To) About the Fifth Circuit with the Honorable Gregg Costa and the Honorable Leslie H. Southwick
- A fresh perspective on legal ethics from Texas Supreme Court Judge Jeff Brown with Scout’s Honor: What the Boy Scout Law Teaches Us About Legal Ethics
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1.
Texas Supreme Court Update (Jun 2016)
Hon. Jeffrey S. Boyd, Kurt Kuhn
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Session 1
—51 mins
Texas Supreme Court Update (Jun 2016)
A look at recent opinions issued by the Court in the current term.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Jeffrey S. Boyd,
The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Kurt Kuhn,
Kuhn Hobbs PLLC - Austin, TX
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Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Update (Jun 2016)
David Keltner
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—30 mins
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Update (Jun 2016)
A journey through the strange and confusing world of findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
David Keltner,
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP - Fort Worth, TX
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Hot Topics in Damages: Commercial and Personal Injury (Jun 2016)
Roger W. Hughes, Constance H. Pfeiffer
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Session 3
—44 mins
Hot Topics in Damages: Commercial and Personal Injury (Jun 2016)
Explore recent commercial cases that every Texas lawyer should know and the latest trends in what medical expenses are "paid or incurred."
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Roger W. Hughes,
Adams & Graham, LLP - Harlingen, TX
Constance H. Pfeiffer,
Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
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Supersedeas Bonds (Jun 2016)
Daryl L. Moore
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Session 4
—32 mins
Supersedeas Bonds (Jun 2016)
Get the latest on how to get adequate security for a judgment and how to avoid over-securing a judgment.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Daryl L. Moore,
Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
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Attorney-Client Privilege vs. Work Product vs. Duty of Confidentiality (Jun 2016)
Steven Goode
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Session 5
—32 mins
Attorney-Client Privilege vs. Work Product vs. Duty of Confidentiality (Jun 2016)
Disentangling these three related—and often-confused—doctrines.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Steven Goode,
The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
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Magna Carta and the Path Forward to the Rule of Law (Jun 2016)
Charles R. Eskridge III
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Session 6
—50 mins
Magna Carta and the Path Forward to the Rule of Law (Jun 2016)
A reflection on Magna Carta during this year of its 800th anniversary in England, along with observations and modern lessons on what it came to mean with respect to the rule of law and protection of rights in America.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Charles R. Eskridge III,
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP - Houston, TX
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Briefing Visually (Jun 2016)
Robert B. Dubose
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Session 7
—31 mins
Briefing Visually (Jun 2016)
Visuals often persuade more effectively than words, so learn the dos and don’ts of using photos, charts and other visuals in appellate briefs.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Robert B. Dubose,
Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP - Houston, TX
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Post-Submission Briefs (Jun 2016)
Pamela Stanton Baron
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Session 8
—16 mins
Post-Submission Briefs (Jun 2016)
Should I or shouldn't I? A checklist of questions to ask yourself about whether to file a post-submission brief.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Pamela Stanton Baron,
Attorney at Law - Austin, TX
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Rehearing Strategy (Jun 2016)
Douglas W. Alexander
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Session 9
—19 mins
Rehearing Strategy (Jun 2016)
The odds of successfully pursuing rehearing in a Texas Court of Appeals are long, but it may (or may not) make sense to pursue rehearing anyway. Get advice regarding the strategy considerations that should inform the decision whether to file a motion for rehearing in the Court of Appeals before pursuing review in the Texas Supreme Court.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Douglas W. Alexander,
Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP - Austin, TX
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What Should (and Should Not) Be in Your Appellate Representation Agreement (Jun 2016)
Scott Rothenberg
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Session 10
—35 mins
What Should (and Should Not) Be in Your Appellate Representation Agreement (Jun 2016)
Explore techniques for drafting thoughtful, well-written appellate representation agreements that protect both the attorney and the client.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Scott Rothenberg,
Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Houston, TX
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Disqualification Update (Jun 2016)
Jane M. N. Webre
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Session 11
—34 mins
Disqualification Update (Jun 2016)
Analyze a variety of situations that can result in disqualification (including migrating lawyers and former judicial law clerks) and learn how and when a Chinese Wall can save the day.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Jane M. N. Webre,
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX
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Scout’s Honor: What the Boy Scout Law Teaches Us About Legal Ethics (Jun 2016)
Hon. Jeff Brown
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Session 12
—46 mins
Scout’s Honor: What the Boy Scout Law Teaches Us About Legal Ethics (Jun 2016)
Legal ethics is governed by a rules-oriented system, but could a virtues-based approach provide better guidance? The twelve points of the Boy Scout Law can be as useful to lawyers are they are for Boy Scouts.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Jeff Brown,
The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
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Ethics Quiz (Jun 2016)
Rick Thompson
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Session 13
—29 mins
Ethics Quiz (Jun 2016)
You make the call—test your knowledge of the various rules and ethical issues.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Rick Thompson,
Hankinson LLP - Dallas, TX
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SLAPP-Happy: The Broad Reach of Texas Citizens' Participation Act Appeals (Jun 2016)
Thomas S. Leatherbury
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Session 14
—29 mins
SLAPP-Happy: The Broad Reach of Texas Citizens' Participation Act Appeals (Jun 2016)
Review the rapidly developing and proliferating state and federal case law under the Texas Citizens' Participation Act and gain practice pointers in connection with these increasingly common motions to dismiss and appeals.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Thomas S. Leatherbury,
Vinson & Elkins LLP - Dallas, TX
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Can You Lead a Horse to Water? Strategies for Certified Appeals in State Court (Jun 2016)
Hon. Jane Bland, Richard B. Phillips Jr.
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Session 15
—29 mins
Can You Lead a Horse to Water? Strategies for Certified Appeals in State Court (Jun 2016)
A look at the ways to certify a legal question in the trial court and seek or defend against interlocutory review of that question in the appellate court.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Jane Bland,
First Court of Appeals - Houston, TX
Richard B. Phillips Jr.,
Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
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Procedural Update: Dismissal Procedures Under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 91a (Jun 2016)
Kennon L. Wooten
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Session 16
—31 mins
Procedural Update: Dismissal Procedures Under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 91a (Jun 2016)
An overview of the procedures for dismissal under Rule 91a and the associated developing body of case law.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Kennon L. Wooten,
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX
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Texas Procedural Update (Jun 2016)
Elaine Grafton Carlson, Courtney Taylor Carlson
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Session 17
—30 mins
Texas Procedural Update (Jun 2016)
Analysis of recent case law and trends affecting appellate practice.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Elaine Grafton Carlson,
South Texas College of Law - Houston, TX
Courtney Taylor Carlson,
Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX
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Texas Supreme Court Panel (Jun 2016)
David M. Gunn, Hon. Nathan L. Hecht, Hon. Phil Johnson, Hon. Debra H. Lehrmann
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Session 18
—49 mins
Texas Supreme Court Panel (Jun 2016)
A candid conversation with the Justices about what's new at the Court, the state of the docket, and ways practitioners can improve their chances of obtaining favorable relief for their clients.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
David M. Gunn,
Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Hon. Nathan L. Hecht,
Chief Justice, The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Phil Johnson,
The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Debra H. Lehrmann,
The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
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What You Don't Know (But Need To) About the Fifth Circuit (Jun 2016)
Mark Trachtenberg, Hon. Gregg Costa, Hon. Leslie H. Southwick
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Session 19
—45 mins
What You Don't Know (But Need To) About the Fifth Circuit (Jun 2016)
The judges discuss how cases move through the Fifth Circuit and provide valuable tips on how to improve your advocacy and avoid common mistakes.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Mark Trachtenberg,
Haynes and Boone, LLP - Houston, TX
Hon. Gregg Costa,
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit - Houston, TX
Hon. Leslie H. Southwick,
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit - Jackson, MS
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Fifth Circuit Update (Jun 2016)
David S. Coale
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Session 20
—25 mins
Fifth Circuit Update (Jun 2016)
Recent opinions and trends in federal civil litigation.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
David S. Coale,
Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP - Dallas, TX
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Federal Rules Update (Jun 2016)
Hon. Henry J. Bemporad
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Session 21
—32 mins
Federal Rules Update (Jun 2016)
A discussion of the December 1, 2015, amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and how they are being interpreted by federal courts in Texas and elsewhere.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Henry J. Bemporad,
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
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How to Navigate and Advocate in Federal Court (Jun 2016)
Nina Cortell, Hon. Barbara M. G. Lynn
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Session 22
—29 mins
How to Navigate and Advocate in Federal Court (Jun 2016)
Straightforward advice on trial and appellate practice from one of our leading jurists.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
Nina Cortell,
Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Hon. Barbara M. G. Lynn,
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
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U.S. Supreme Court Update (Jun 2016)
P. Michael Jung
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Session 23
—33 mins
U.S. Supreme Court Update (Jun 2016)
A survey of U.S. Supreme Court rulings—issued and pending—for this term.
Originally presented: Jun 2016 State and Federal Appeals
P. Michael Jung,
Strasburger & Price, LLP - Dallas, TX