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Parts of Alcoholic Beverage Code Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
A U.S. District Judge in Austin recently declared portions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC) unconstitutional as they apply to the advertisement and labeling of beer inside the state. Pete Kennedy, a partner in Austin's Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, represents the Austin brewery that filed First Amendment challenges to the state code.
From Executive Legal Adviser:Distillery Dreams
Dan Garrison, proprietor and distiller of Garrison Brothers Distillery, is going where no man has gone before in Texas, at least since before Prohibition began in 1920. He owns the first legal bourbon distillery in Texas since Prohibition, and around Thanksgiving, Garrison will celebrate when he fills the 100th barrel of Garrison Brothers Distillery bourbon. For some of his initial legal help, Garrison turned to Debbie Ramirez (pictured).
Judge Sharon Keller Asks Texas High Court to Vacate Public Warning
In a petition for writ of mandamus, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller has asked the state Supreme Court to vacate the public warning the State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued to her on July 16 due to her conduct in connection with the 2007 execution of convicted murderer Michael Richard. Keller alleges that the commission lacked authority under the state constitution to issue the public warning and asks the Supreme Court to dismiss all charges against her.
A Civil Action: CCA Judges' Request for Representation in Keller Discovery Proceedings Denied
In an unusual move, some judges on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals sought the appointment of counsel to assist them and court staff in responding to discovery requests for CCA Presiding Judge Sharon Keller's August hearing on misconduct allegations.
Firm Alleges Number-Napping Left Clients Incommunicado
A Texas law firm has sued a woman, alleging she "misappropriated" the firm phone number from its VoIP provider and directed attorney-client privileged calls to a voicemail box she controlled.Rehearing Motion Denied in Judge Sharon Keller Case
The special court of review that dismissed charges against Texas Judge Sharon Keller has denied a motion for rehearing filed by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct's examiner.
Planned Parenthood Plaintiffs Seek to Enjoin State Affiliate Rule
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas that do not provide abortion services filed a federal complaint on April 11, seeking a court order to prevent the Texas Health and Human Services Commission from barring them from participating in the Texas Women's Health Program (WHP). Pete Schenkkan, a partner in Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody in Austin, represents the plaintiffs.A Civil Action: CCA Judges' Request for Representation in Keller Discovery Proceedings Denied
In an unusual move, some judges on the Texas CCA sought the appointment of counsel to assist them and court staff in responding to discovery requests for CCA Presiding Judge Sharon Keller's August hearing on misconduct allegations. CCA Judge Lawrence Meyers (pictured) is one of the judges who say they requested the letter, which CCA GC Sian Schilhab wrote on April 24.TRENDING STORIES
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