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Dallas Judge Challenges Yeary for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Seat

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:38:55 EST

]]>Judge Audra Riley, presiding judge of Dallas County's Criminal District Court No. 3, is the Democratic nominee for Place 4 on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, challenging Republican incumbent Kevin Yeary in the Nov. 3 general election.

3 Candidates Run for Judge of Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:14:29 EST

]]>Anyiam faces Libertarian Mark Ash and Republican Thomas Smith, an assistant attorney general backed by Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Nov. 3 general election.

Texas Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby Faces Justice Gisela Triana in Election

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:11:33 EST

]]>Texas Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby, a Republican, is seeking reelection to the court's Place 8 seat on Nov. 3 in a rematch against Democratic challenger Gisela Triana, a justice on the Texas Third Court of Appeals in Austin.

Justices Will Consider Constitutionality of Federal Ban on Home Distilling

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:52:47 EST

]]>The Supreme Court said it will review an appeals court ruling that the federal ban on making alcoholic spirits at home exceeds Congress' power to collect taxes.

Ashurst Perkins Coie Adds Houston Office, Hires 2 Bracewell Lawyers

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>As it acts on strategic growth plans, the recently formed global firm is expanding into Houston with a new office initially focused on work in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Kirkland Lures Susman Former Executive Committee Partner

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>“You ask anyone in Texas, they know of Alex Kaplan, said Andrew Kassof. “He's been a star for years at Susman. He's got an incredible reputation in the Houston market, but then also broadly in Texas.

Kristen Hawkins Challenges Kyle Hawkins in Election for Texas Supreme Court

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:13:42 EST

]]>Two judges named Hawkins—no relation—are vying for the seat in the Nov. 3 general election.

Netflix Class Action Shows Child Safety Claims Spreading Beyond Social Media

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:02:19 EST

]]>The filing shows both how such claims over tech companies' approach to children's safety are spreading beyond social media and how state actions can trigger private litigation.

Chari L. Kelly and James P. Sullivan Campaign for Supreme Court Justice in Special Election

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:17:51 EST

]]>A "combination of trial, appellate, government, defense and teaching experience has given me a broad view of Texas law and the people it affects," candidate Kelly said.

Western District of Texas Leads Trademark Litigation Resurgence

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:16:05 EST

]]>Trademark litigation across three of Texas' busiest federal districts is on course for a significant resurgence in 2026.