http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/Texas LawyerTexas Lawyer delivers breaking legal news, in-depth investigation, practice guides, surveys and case law http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/16/kristen-hawkins-challenges-kyle-hawkins-in-election-for-texas-supreme-court/Kristen Hawkins Challenges Kyle Hawkins in Election for Texas Supreme Courthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971711465/0/texaslawyer~Kristen-Hawkins-Challenges-Kyle-Hawkins-in-Election-for-Texas-Supreme-Court/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/16/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerLaura Lorekhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971711462/0/texaslawyer.jpgJudges/Texas/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/2e/d6/2dccab534305a3d3adf3ef193bd1/kristen-and-kyle-hawkins-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Two judges named Hawkins—no relation—are vying for the seat in the Nov. 3 general election.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/16/netflix-class-action-shows-child-safety-claims-spreading-beyond-social-media/Netflix Class Action Shows Child Safety Claims Spreading Beyond Social Mediahttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971710571/0/texaslawyer~Netflix-Class-Action-Shows-Child-Safety-Claims-Spreading-Beyond-Social-Media/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/16/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerBrendan Piersonhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971710007/0/texaslawyer.jpgBig Data/Consumer Products/Privacy/Entertainment and Leisure/Technology Media and Telecom/Analysis https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/b2/bf/0539c2ab4c1f81d2f667162095a1/adobestock-397874285-editorial-use-only-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>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.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/16/chari-l-kelly-and-james-p-sullivan-campaign-for-supreme-court-justice-in-special-election/Chari L. Kelly and James P. Sullivan Campaign for Supreme Court Justice in Special Electionhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971707409/0/texaslawyer~Chari-L-Kelly-and-James-P-Sullivan-Campaign-for-Supreme-Court-Justice-in-Special-Election/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/16/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerLaura Lorekhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971707406/0/texaslawyer.jpgJudges/Texas/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/36/29/6e7645fb495f8517b190c40d8cf7/sullivan-kelly-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>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.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/16/western-district-of-texas-leads-trademark-litigation-resurgence/Western District of Texas Leads Trademark Litigation Resurgencehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971705336/0/texaslawyer~Western-District-of-Texas-Leads-Trademark-Litigation-Resurgence/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/16/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.

       
]]> Texas LawyerTim Lincehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971710337/0/texaslawyer.jpgTrademarks/News https://images.law.com/texaslawyer/contrib/content/uploads/sites/414/2020/02/Austin-Texas.jpg-image900x540.jpg ]]>Trademark litigation across three of Texas' busiest federal districts is on course for a significant resurgence in 2026.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/16/newsmakers-troutman-pepper-adds-partner-in-austin/Newsmakers: Troutman Adds Partner in Austinhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971702471/0/texaslawyer~Newsmakers-Troutman-Adds-Partner-in-Austin/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/16/newsmakers-troutman-pepper-adds-partner-in-austin/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:09:59 EST]]>Also: Duane Morris partner elected to the ALI; Patterson + Sheridan adds of counsel, two associates, law clerk and technical adviser; and more.

       
]]> Texas LawyerBrianna Reisenwitzhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971702468/0/texaslawyer.jpgLaw Firm Hiring/Newsmakers/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/a7/6d/2b50866f4b90a4f0f2f3d9a3d277/emily-jolly-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Also: Duane Morris partner elected to the ALI; Patterson + Sheridan adds of counsel, two associates, law clerk and technical adviser; and more.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/15/texas-voting-3-candidates-vie-for-attorney-general/Texas Voting: 3 Candidates Vie for Attorney Generalhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971658227/0/texaslawyer~Texas-Voting-Candidates-Vie-for-Attorney-General/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/15/texas-voting-3-candidates-vie-for-attorney-general/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:52:02 EST]]>Two of the three candidates have positioned the race as a referendum on the way the office has been run.

       
]]> Texas LawyerLaura Lorekhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971658224/0/texaslawyer.jpgElection and Political Law/Texas/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/78/84/04e0528c48be80fbd82e41807e2c/middleton-johnson-oxford-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Two of the three candidates have positioned the race as a referendum on the way the office has been run.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/15/hacked-cybersecurity-breach-disrupts-federal-court-operations/Hacked: Cybersecurity Breach Disrupts Federal Court Operationshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971652878/0/texaslawyer~Hacked-Cybersecurity-Breach-Disrupts-Federal-Court-Operations/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/15/hacked-cybersecurity-breach-disrupts-federal-court-operations/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:06:09 EST]]>A system that produces and transmits bankruptcy notices for all federal bankruptcy courts around the country has been the target of a cyberattack.

       
]]> Texas LawyerCharles Toutanthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971652626/0/texaslawyer.jpgCourt Administration/Data Management /Federal Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/8a/66/5c5fba534252af2eaeb71779d9c7/mccarter-english-lubertazzi-joe-hr-edit-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>A system that produces and transmits bankruptcy notices for all federal bankruptcy courts around the country has been the target of a cyberattack.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/15/what-no-one-is-talking-about-in-connecticuts-prompt-injection-ruling-/What No One Is Talking About in Connecticut's Prompt Injection Ruling https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971644319/0/texaslawyer~What-No-One-Is-Talking-About-in-Connecticuts-Prompt-Injection-Ruling/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/15/what-no-one-is-talking-about-in-connecticuts-prompt-injection-ruling-/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:44:59 EST]]>The Connecticut decision appears to be the first in the U.S. to sanction a litigant for hiding prompt injection instructions inside a court filing.

       
]]> Texas LawyerJoe Stephenshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/921705866/0/texaslawyer.jpgLegal Ethics and Attorney Discipline/Artificial Intelligence/Legal Technology/Trial Strategy/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/4c/8c/d191279a48aa87b0cd63a1ce1abe/joe-stephens-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The Connecticut decision appears to be the first in the U.S. to sanction a litigant for hiding prompt injection instructions inside a court filing.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/14/after-4-years-in-temporary-space-omelveny-settles-into-new-houston-office/After 4 Years in Temporary Space, O'Melveny Settles Into New Houston Officehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971551172/0/texaslawyer~After-Years-in-Temporary-Space-OMelveny-Settles-Into-New-Houston-Office/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/14/after-4-years-in-temporary-space-omelveny-settles-into-new-houston-office/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:19:40 EST]]>O'Melveny & Myers' Houston team has moved into new space in the TC Energy Building in downtown Houston.

       
]]> Texas LawyerBrenda Sapino Jeffreyshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971551169/0/texaslawyer.jpgLaw Firm Office Launches and Closures/Law Firm Competition/Law Firms - Large/Real Estate/Texas/Legal Services/Real Estate/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/44/2c/958a96ca46eb89eaeff24e1f47d9/omelveny-office-houston-5-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>O'Melveny & Myers' Houston team has moved into new space in the TC Energy Building in downtown Houston.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/14/ogletree-deakins-boosts-core-labor--employment-practices-with-8-lawyer-fisher-phillips-team/Ogletree Deakins Boosts Core Labor & Employment Practices With 8-Lawyer Fisher Phillips Teamhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971548655/0/texaslawyer~Ogletree-Deakins-Boosts-Core-Labor-Employment-Practices-With-Lawyer-Fisher-Phillips-Team/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/14/ogletree-deakins-boosts-core-labor--employment-practices-with-8-lawyer-fisher-phillips-team/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:46:45 EST]]>Six shareholders are joining in the international firm's strategic growth areas of Denver and Houston.

       
]]> Texas LawyerThomas Spigolonhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971548652/0/texaslawyer.jpgLaw Firm Hiring/Employment Law/Employment Litigation/Labor Law/Law Firm Strategy /Law Firms - Mid Size/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/97/83/8d23387b41d6b54e3b6dff9c0db0/culkar-dawson-reimer-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Six shareholders are joining in the international firm's strategic growth areas of Denver and Houston.

       
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