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Discipline Report: Lawyer Disbarred After Porn Conviction

Texas Lawyer

Monday, June 23, 2008

The State Bar of Texas has announced that a lawyer has been disbarred after his conviction in a Harris County district court for possession of child pornography. The judgment of disbarment is dated about 43 months after the man's conviction. His conviction also carried a 10-year prison sentence, a fine of $10,000 and costs of $563.

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Discipline Report: Bexar County Lawyer Suspended, Three Others Disciplined

Texas Lawyer

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The State Bar of Texas has announced that a Bexar County lawyer has been suspended for four months, followed by a four-year term of probation. The Bar also announced that another lawyer has been placed on probation, and two others have received public reprimands. Fees, expenses and reimbursements in the four cases range from $500 to more than $7,000.

City of Helotes v. Miller

Texas Lawyer

Monday, October 15, 2007

Because a fact issue existed on whether the project remained the same after Wal-Mart's withdrawal as anchor tenant, it would have been improper for the trial court to grant the city of Helotes' plea to the jurisdiction.

City of San Antonio v. En Seguido Ltd.

Texas Lawyer

Monday, March 26, 2007

The trial court erred in granting summary judgment, because genuine issues of material fact existed with regard to the nature of the project in which En Seguido Ltd. had vested rights.

RFRA Rift: Parties Debate How Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act Applies to Zoning

Texas Lawyer

Monday, March 26, 2007

Can a city use its zoning authority to curtail a religious activity without explaining why the regulation was necessary? That's the central issue in Pastor Rick Barr, et al. v. City of Sinton, a case of first impression argued before the Texas Supreme Court on March 22.

Hallco Texas Inc. v. McMullen County

Texas Lawyer

Monday, January 8, 2007

Under the principles of res judicata, the previous final judgment against Hallco Texas Inc. barred Hallco's new claim against McMullen County under the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act