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2016 Hot Topics in Administrative Law: Social Media, Data Breaches, Inaction, Deference, and More
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2016 Hot Topics in Administrative Law: Social Media, Data Breaches, Inaction, Deference, and More
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Session 1: Use or Abuse of Social Media by Texas Administrative Agencies - On December 14, 2015, the U.S. General Accounting Office issued Ruling B-326944 regarding application of federal publicity or propaganda and anti-lobbying provisions to certain social media activities of the Environmental Protection Agency. Is this a uniquely federal issue, or a new concern for agency counsel in Texas? What law or policies restrict use of social media by Texas agencies?
Session 2: Contracting after the 2015 Legislative Session: New Reporting and Oversight Requirements - A discussion of the significant legislation relating to contracting with governmental bodies enacted by the 84th Texas Legislature, including new requirements for monitoring and disclosures.
Session 3: Data Breaches - Best practices for avoiding breaches and addressing them when they occur.
Session 4: The Civility Oath - Recent changes to the Texas Lawyer's Oath put the state’s citizens firmly behind the idea that Texas lawyers and judges should conduct themselves with the highest standards of civility and professionalism. Hear one legislator's take on the new oath and on the current state of the practice.
Session 5: Texas v. United States: Procedural Lessons Learned - Explore the important procedural differences between state and federal administrative law practice.
Session 6: The Meaning of Inaction - Explore the concept of legislative acquiescence in Texas law.
Session 7: Agency Deference at the Texas Supreme Court - An overview of the Court’s view of agency deference and the interplay between how the Court construes statutes and when it defers to agencies.
Session 8: Top Ten Tips for Drafting Legislation - In anticipation of the upcoming legislative session, get the expert's advice on some best practices for preparing and analyzing bills and amendments.
Session 9: Agency Spotlight: Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) - Hear an overview of current activity at ERS, whose mission is to provide competitive benefits in support of the State of Texas workforce. The ever-changing benefits and budget landscape offers continual challenges in meeting this mission, with real impacts to employees and their families.
Session 2: Contracting after the 2015 Legislative Session: New Reporting and Oversight Requirements - A discussion of the significant legislation relating to contracting with governmental bodies enacted by the 84th Texas Legislature, including new requirements for monitoring and disclosures.
Session 3: Data Breaches - Best practices for avoiding breaches and addressing them when they occur.
Session 4: The Civility Oath - Recent changes to the Texas Lawyer's Oath put the state’s citizens firmly behind the idea that Texas lawyers and judges should conduct themselves with the highest standards of civility and professionalism. Hear one legislator's take on the new oath and on the current state of the practice.
Session 5: Texas v. United States: Procedural Lessons Learned - Explore the important procedural differences between state and federal administrative law practice.
Session 6: The Meaning of Inaction - Explore the concept of legislative acquiescence in Texas law.
Session 7: Agency Deference at the Texas Supreme Court - An overview of the Court’s view of agency deference and the interplay between how the Court construes statutes and when it defers to agencies.
Session 8: Top Ten Tips for Drafting Legislation - In anticipation of the upcoming legislative session, get the expert's advice on some best practices for preparing and analyzing bills and amendments.
Session 9: Agency Spotlight: Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) - Hear an overview of current activity at ERS, whose mission is to provide competitive benefits in support of the State of Texas workforce. The ever-changing benefits and budget landscape offers continual challenges in meeting this mission, with real impacts to employees and their families.
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Use or Abuse of Social Media by Texas Administrative Agencies (Oct 2016)
Steve Kosub
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Session 1
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Use or Abuse of Social Media by Texas Administrative Agencies (Oct 2016)
On December 14, 2015, the U.S. General Accounting Office issued Ruling B-326944 regarding application of federal publicity or propaganda and anti-lobbying provisions to certain social media activities of the Environmental Protection Agency. Is this a uniquely federal issue, or a new concern for agency counsel in Texas? What law or policies restrict use of social media by Texas agencies?
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Steve Kosub,
San Antonio Water System - San Antonio, TX
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Contracting after the 2015 Legislative Session: New Reporting and Oversight Requirements (Oct 2016)
Ann Bright, Sydney W. Falk Jr.
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Contracting after the 2015 Legislative Session: New Reporting and Oversight Requirements (Oct 2016)
A discussion of the significant legislation relating to contracting with governmental bodies enacted by the 84th Texas Legislature, including new requirements for monitoring and disclosures.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Ann Bright,
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
Sydney W. Falk Jr.,
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP - Austin, TX
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Data Breaches (Oct 2016)
Claudia V. Escobar, April G. Griffin
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Data Breaches (Oct 2016)
Best practices for avoiding breaches and addressing them when they occur.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Claudia V. Escobar,
Texas Department of Information Resources - Austin, TX
April G. Griffin,
Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
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The Civility Oath (Oct 2016)
Kirk Watson
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The Civility Oath (Oct 2016)
Recent changes to the Texas Lawyer's Oath put the state’s citizens firmly behind the idea that Texas lawyers and judges should conduct themselves with the highest standards of civility and professionalism. Hear one legislator's take on the new oath and on the current state of the practice.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Kirk Watson,
Texas State Senate, District 14 - Austin, TX
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Texas v. United States: Procedural Lessons Learned (Oct 2016)
Linda B. Secord, Mark L. Walters
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Session 5
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Texas v. United States: Procedural Lessons Learned (Oct 2016)
Explore the important procedural differences between state and federal administrative law practice.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Linda B. Secord,
Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
Mark L. Walters,
Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX
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The Meaning of Inaction (Oct 2016)
Hon. Lesli Ginn
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The Meaning of Inaction (Oct 2016)
Explore the concept of legislative acquiescence in Texas law.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Hon. Lesli Ginn,
State Office of Administrative Hearings - Austin, TX
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Agency Deference at the Texas Supreme Court (Oct 2016)
James E. Davis, Brantley D. Starr
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Session 7
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Agency Deference at the Texas Supreme Court (Oct 2016)
An overview of the Court’s view of agency deference and the interplay between how the Court construes statutes and when it defers to agencies.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
James E. Davis,
Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
Brantley D. Starr,
Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
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Top Ten Tips for Drafting Legislation (Oct 2016)
Erin Smith
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Session 8
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Top Ten Tips for Drafting Legislation (Oct 2016)
In anticipation of the upcoming legislative session, get the expert's advice on some best practices for preparing and analyzing bills and amendments.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Erin Smith,
Texas Legislative Council - Austin, TX
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Agency Spotlight: Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) (Oct 2016)
Porter Wilson
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Session 9
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Agency Spotlight: Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) (Oct 2016)
Hear an overview of current activity at ERS, whose mission is to provide competitive benefits in support of the State of Texas workforce. The ever-changing benefits and budget landscape offers continual challenges in meeting this mission, with real impacts to employees and their families.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Porter Wilson,
Executive Director, Employees Retirement System of Texas - Austin, TX