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2017 eConference on State and Federal Appeals
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2017 eConference on State and Federal Appeals
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UT Law's eConference on State and Federal Appeals is designed for advanced-level civil appellate practitioners.
2017 highlights include:
2017 highlights include:
- The Ethics of Social Media, with David Lat, Above the Law, Justice Don R. Willett, Supreme Court of Texas, and John G. Browning, Passman & Jones
- Experienced perspective on what makes for great Appellate Advocacy, with David M. Gunn, Beck Redden LLP, and Justice Stephen A. Higginson, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Practical tips on appellate court practices from current staff attorneys in Pulling Back the Curtain (a Bit)
- Candid discussion among Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht, Justice Eva Guzman, and Justice Jeff Brown about what’s new at the Court, the state of the docket, and tips for practitioners
- The Ethics Apprentice, hosted by Judge Daryl L. Moore, 333rd District Court, during which ambitious appellate practitioners compete against one another as they struggle to answer ethics questions that savvy practitioners ought to know
- Updates on essential topics such as interlocutory appeals, harmful error, attorney fees, and rehearing en banc strategies
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1.
Texas Supreme Court Update (Jun 2017)
Hon. Jeffrey S. Boyd, Constance H. Pfeiffer
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Session 1
—45 mins
Texas Supreme Court Update (Jun 2017)
Explore recent opinions issued by the Court in the current term.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Jeffrey S. Boyd,
The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Constance H. Pfeiffer,
Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
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Texas Civil Procedure Update: A Look at Recent Decisions and Legislative Mandates (Jun 2017)
Courtney Taylor Carlson, Elaine Grafton Carlson
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Session 2
—31 mins
Texas Civil Procedure Update: A Look at Recent Decisions and Legislative Mandates (Jun 2017)
Examine recent judicial decisions and legislative mandates affecting Texas litigation practice, including proposed modifications to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Review highlights from the accompanying comprehensive review of recent case law—designed to be a handy reference tool for practitioners.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Courtney Taylor Carlson,
Jackson Walker LLP - Houston, TX
Elaine Grafton Carlson,
South Texas College of Law Houston - Houston, TX
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Appellate Advocacy (Jun 2017)
David M. Gunn, Hon. Stephen A. Higginson
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Session 3
—28 mins
Appellate Advocacy (Jun 2017)
Get an experienced perspective on what makes for great appellate advocacy.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
David M. Gunn,
Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Hon. Stephen A. Higginson,
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit - New Orleans, LA
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The Ethics of Social Media (Jun 2017)
John G. Browning, David Lat, Hon. Don R. Willett
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Session 4
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The Ethics of Social Media (Jun 2017)
The world of social media presents a multitude of pitfalls for practitioners and judges alike. Hear from pioneers in the field on how to make the most of social media's advantages without running afoul of applicable disciplinary rules.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
John G. Browning,
Passman & Jones - Dallas, TX
David Lat,
Above the Law - New York, NY
Hon. Don R. Willett,
The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
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Top Ten New Issues in the Jury Charge (Jun 2017)
Hon. Tracy Christopher
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Session 5
—28 mins
Top Ten New Issues in the Jury Charge (Jun 2017)
Learn the latest issues discussed in case law and in the Pattern Jury Charge Committees, as well as new ideas for clarity in the jury charge.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Tracy Christopher,
Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Houston, TX
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Legislative Update (Jun 2017)
C. Andrew Weber
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Session 6
—29 mins
Legislative Update (Jun 2017)
Review what the 85th Texas Legislature has wrought.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
C. Andrew Weber,
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP - Austin, TX
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Lawyer Wellness: It Is All About You (Jun 2017)
Cameron Vann
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Session 7
—45 mins
Lawyer Wellness: It Is All About You (Jun 2017)
A recent study indicates 40 percent of our 100,000 Texas lawyers may be suffering from depression, anxiety, and alcohol or drug dependency. Hear more about the current research on lawyer wellness, and learn simple strategies to ensure self-care and peak professional performance. Learn how confidential user-friendly 24/7 access to TLAP can help your colleagues that need help and can help yourself, too.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Cameron Vann,
Texas Lawyers Assistance Program - Austin, TX
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Ethics Emergency Survival Kit (Jun 2017)
Scott Rothenberg
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Session 8
—29 mins
Ethics Emergency Survival Kit (Jun 2017)
Ethics emergencies come up when you least expect them. Get the tools you need when your next ethics emergency arises.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Scott Rothenberg,
Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Houston, TX
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The Common Law Is Not Dead (Jun 2017)
David Keltner
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Session 9
—30 mins
The Common Law Is Not Dead (Jun 2017)
Explore the resurgence of the common law and its impact on appellate practice.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
David Keltner,
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP - Fort Worth, TX
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Family Law Appeals (Jun 2017)
Richel Rivers
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Session 10
—29 mins
Family Law Appeals (Jun 2017)
Appellate review of family law cases present issues uncommon to other appeals. Explore highlights of some unusual issues the appellate practitioner might encounter in a family law appeal.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Richel Rivers,
Rivers McNamara PLLC - Austin, TX
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Pulling Back the Curtain (a Bit) (Jun 2017)
Julie K. Buchanan, Karlene D. Poll, Colleen M. Sullivan
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Session 11
—30 mins
Pulling Back the Curtain (a Bit) (Jun 2017)
Get practical tips from current staff attorneys on appellate court practices and procedures, including motions, original proceedings, and oral arguments.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Julie K. Buchanan,
The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Karlene D. Poll,
First Court of Appeals - Houston, TX
Colleen M. Sullivan,
Third Court of Appeals - Austin, TX
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Statutory Interpretation (Jun 2017)
Hon. Scott A. Brister, Philip Durst
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Session 12
—43 mins
Statutory Interpretation (Jun 2017)
Many recent appellate decisions involve questions of statutory interpretation. Highlight what is out there, and what you need to know.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Scott A. Brister,
Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP - Austin, TX
Philip Durst,
Deats, Durst & Owen, P.L.L.C. - Austin, TX
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13.
The Ethics Apprentice (Jun 2017)
Hon. Daryl L. Moore, Robert B. Dubose, Philip Durst, R. Russell Hollenbeck, Jane M. N. Webre
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Session 13
—40 mins
The Ethics Apprentice (Jun 2017)
Watch ambitious appellate practitioners compete against one another for the title of “The Ethics Apprentice,” as they struggle to answer ethics questions that savvy practitioners ought to know.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Daryl L. Moore,
333rd District Court - Houston, TX
Robert B. Dubose,
Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP - Houston, TX
Philip Durst,
Deats, Durst & Owen, P.L.L.C. - Austin, TX
R. Russell Hollenbeck,
Wright & Close, LLP - Houston, TX
Jane M. N. Webre,
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP - Austin, TX
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14.
Evidence/Procedure Quiz (Jun 2017)
Steven Goode
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Session 14
—26 mins
Evidence/Procedure Quiz (Jun 2017)
You make the call: test your knowledge of evidence by ruling on a series of objections.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Steven Goode,
The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
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Legal Malpractice and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Update (Jun 2017)
Michael W. Eady, Jeffrey S. Levinger
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Session 15
—34 mins
Legal Malpractice and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Update (Jun 2017)
Explore the intersection of these claims and how that intersection may affect your practice.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Michael W. Eady,
Thompson Coe - Austin, TX
Jeffrey S. Levinger,
Levinger PC - Dallas, TX
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Breakfast Buffet: Interlocutory Appeals, Summary Judgments, and the Impact of Early Dismissals on Appellate Dockets (Jun 2017)
Michael A. Heidler, Lisa D. Kinzer, Amanda G. Taylor
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Session 16
—27 mins
Breakfast Buffet: Interlocutory Appeals, Summary Judgments, and the Impact of Early Dismissals on Appellate Dockets (Jun 2017)
Discuss procedures, practice tips, and recent developments regarding interlocutory appeals (both express and permissive) and summary judgments. Hear a statistical analysis about how these and other forms of early dismissals (such as those under Rule 91a) have impacted appellate dockets over the last decade.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Michael A. Heidler,
Vinson & Elkins LLP - Austin, TX
Lisa D. Kinzer,
The Office of Court Administration - Austin, TX
Amanda G. Taylor,
Beck Redden LLP - Austin, TX
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Texas Supreme Court Panel (Jun 2017)
Robert B. Dubose, Hon. Nathan L. Hecht, Hon. Phil Johnson, Hon. Jeff Brown
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Session 17
—46 mins
Texas Supreme Court Panel (Jun 2017)
Hear a candid conversation among the Justices about what is 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 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Robert B. Dubose,
Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP - Houston, TX
Hon. Nathan L. Hecht,
The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Phil Johnson,
The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Jeff Brown,
The Supreme Court of Texas - Austin, TX
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Attorneys' Fees Update (Jun 2017)
Polly Fohn, Anne M. Johnson
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Session 18
—29 mins
Attorneys' Fees Update (Jun 2017)
Although attorneys’ fees can easily exceed damages, they are too often an afterthought. Explore the latest developments in state and federal court on proving up fees at trial and keeping them on appeal.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Polly Fohn,
Haynes and Boone, LLP - Houston, TX
Anne M. Johnson,
Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
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When Error is Harmful in the Eye of the Beholder (Jun 2017)
Sharon McCally
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Session 19
—30 mins
When Error is Harmful in the Eye of the Beholder (Jun 2017)
Examine recent cases and trends governing how the courts look to, find, and define harmful error.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Sharon McCally,
McCally Law, P.C. - Houston, TX
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U.S. Fifth Circuit Update (Jun 2017)
David S. Coale
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Session 20
—28 mins
U.S. Fifth Circuit Update (Jun 2017)
Review recent opinions and trends from the U.S. Fifth Circuit.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
David S. Coale,
Lynn Pinker Cox & Hurst, LLP - Dallas, TX
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21.
Federal Jury Charge Practice (Jun 2017)
Hon. Henry J. Bemporad, Ben L. Mesches
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Session 21
—30 mins
Federal Jury Charge Practice (Jun 2017)
Navigate jury questions, instructions, and the charge conference in federal court.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Hon. Henry J. Bemporad,
Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Ben L. Mesches,
Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
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Rehearing En Banc Strategies (Jun 2017)
Jennifer S. Freel, Dana Livingston
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Session 22
—31 mins
Rehearing En Banc Strategies (Jun 2017)
Explore the dynamics of seeking and obtaining en banc review, and look at the efficacy of various strategies.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Jennifer S. Freel,
U.S. Attorney's Office - Austin, TX
Dana Livingston,
Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP - Austin, TX
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U.S. Supreme Court Update (Jun 2017)
Jason P. Steed
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Session 23
—29 mins
U.S. Supreme Court Update (Jun 2017)
Review the 2016 Term, get an update on the filling the vacancy, and look ahead to OT 2017.
Originally presented: Jun 2017 Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Jason P. Steed,
Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP - Dallas, TX