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/2026/10/12/in-dallas-5th-court-of-appeals-place-6-election-judges-monica-purdy-and-benjamin-smith-race-for-justice/In Dallas 5th Court of Appeals Place 6 Election, Judges Monica Purdy and Benjamin Smith Race for Justicehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971270144/0/texaslawyer~In-Dallas-th-Court-of-Appeals-Place-Election-Judges-Monica-Purdy-and-Benjamin-Smith-Race-for-Justice/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/in-dallas-5th-court-of-appeals-place-6-election-judges-monica-purdy-and-benjamin-smith-race-for-justice/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:59:59 EST]]>Voters can choose between Democrat Monica Purdy and Republican Ben Smith.

       
]]> Texas LawyerVivienne Serrethttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971270141/0/texaslawyer.jpgJudges/Cases and Courts/Election and Political Law/Government/Legal Services/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/a3/2a/7dc012ff4092b891b7beb47281a6/monica-purdy-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>Voters can choose between Democrat Monica Purdy and Republican Ben Smith.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/amanda-reichek-versus-matthew-kolodoski-former-justice-and-law-firm-partner-compete-in-election/Amanda Reichek Versus Matthew Kolodoski: Former Justice and Law Firm Partner Compete in Electionhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971270150/0/texaslawyer~Amanda-Reichek-Versus-Matthew-Kolodoski-Former-Justice-and-Law-Firm-Partner-Compete-in-Election/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/amanda-reichek-versus-matthew-kolodoski-former-justice-and-law-firm-partner-compete-in-election/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:59:59 EST]]>From 2019 to 2024, Amanda Reichek served as Justice, Place 10, on the Fifth District Court of Appeals. She faces Republican Matthew Kolodoski in the November general election.

       
]]> Texas LawyerVivienne Serrethttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971270147/0/texaslawyer.jpgJudges/Cases and Courts/Election and Political Law/Government/Judges/State and Local Government/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/95/ba/d0adc3a344ae83e4b30c8169bf06/amanda-reichek-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>From 2019 to 2024, Amanda Reichek served as Justice, Place 10, on the Fifth District Court of Appeals. She faces Republican Matthew Kolodoski in the November general election.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/vote-for-judge-dallas-lawyer-william-demond-challenges-gop-justice-ken-wise-in-houston-election/Vote for Judge: Dallas Lawyer William Demond Challenges GOP Justice Ken Wise in Houston Electionhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971270156/0/texaslawyer~Vote-for-Judge-Dallas-Lawyer-William-Demond-Challenges-GOP-Justice-Ken-Wise-in-Houston-Election/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/vote-for-judge-dallas-lawyer-william-demond-challenges-gop-justice-ken-wise-in-houston-election/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:59:59 EST]]>Wise, who rose to the bench in 2013, has drawn an opponent who practiced constitutional rights law for more than a decade.

       
]]> Texas LawyerVivienne Serrethttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971270153/0/texaslawyer.jpgJudges/Cases and Courts/Election and Political Law/Legal Services/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/e8/91/d952a1cf40ccb3fd685971a5c92c/justice-ken-wise-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Wise, who rose to the bench in 2013, has drawn an opponent who practiced constitutional rights law for more than a decade.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/texas-election-judges-andrea-plumlee-ashley-wysocki-face-off-for-justice-of-fifth-court-of-appeals-place-8/Texas Election: Judges Andrea Plumlee, Ashley Wysocki Face Off for Justice of Fifth Court of Appeals Place 8https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971270162/0/texaslawyer~Texas-Election-Judges-Andrea-Plumlee-Ashley-Wysocki-Face-Off-for-Justice-of-Fifth-Court-of-Appeals-Place/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/texas-election-judges-andrea-plumlee-ashley-wysocki-face-off-for-justice-of-fifth-court-of-appeals-place-8/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:59:59 EST]]>Andre Plumlee has served in the 330th District Court for 15 years. Ashley Wysocki serves the 301st Judicial District Court.

       
]]> Texas LawyerVivienne Serrethttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971270159/0/texaslawyer.jpgJudges/Cases and Courts/Election and Political Law/Government/Judges/State and Local Government/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/bc/87/690afaab4bccb3af0b3b2f382482/wysocki-plumlee-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Andre Plumlee has served in the 330th District Court for 15 years. Ashley Wysocki serves the 301st Judicial District Court.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/texas-votes-taylor-messinger-vie-for-judgeship-on-states-highest-criminal-court/Texas Votes: Taylor, Messinger Vie for Judgeship on State's Highest Criminal Courthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971270168/0/texaslawyer~Texas-Votes-Taylor-Messinger-Vie-for-Judgeship-on-States-Highest-Criminal-Court/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/texas-votes-taylor-messinger-vie-for-judgeship-on-states-highest-criminal-court/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:59:59 EST]]>Democrat Holly Taylor and Republican John Messinger are vying for an open seat on Texas' highest criminal court, offering contrasting priorities on wrongful convictions, judicial independence and timely rulings.

       
]]> Texas LawyerLaura Lorekhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971270165/0/texaslawyer.jpgJudges/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/9b/2a/fdad791a4911b14f95fa79c24b0e/messinger-taylor-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Democrat Holly Taylor and Republican John Messinger are vying for an open seat on Texas' highest criminal court, offering contrasting priorities on wrongful convictions, judicial independence and timely rulings.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/judge-versus-judge-cory-liu-faces-darlene-byrne-on-austin-reelection-ballot/Judge Versus Judge: Cory Liu Faces Darlene Byrne on Austin Reelection Ballothttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971270174/0/texaslawyer~Judge-Versus-Judge-Cory-Liu-Faces-Darlene-Byrne-on-Austin-Reelection-Ballot/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/12/judge-versus-judge-cory-liu-faces-darlene-byrne-on-austin-reelection-ballot/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:59:59 EST]]>"Our job at the court is not to unnecessarily add to the stress and expense if possible," Darlene Byrne wrote to Law.com. "The court is nonpolitical. It serves all who seek justice and need their day in court to resolve their disputes peaceably."

       
]]> Texas LawyerVivienne Serrethttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971270171/0/texaslawyer.jpgJudges/Cases and Courts/Election and Political Law/Government/Legal Services/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/da/d8/14d94c964ee8b42925d08278bc73/byrne-liu.jpg ]]>"Our job at the court is not to unnecessarily add to the stress and expense if possible," Darlene Byrne wrote to Law.com. "The court is nonpolitical. It serves all who seek justice and need their day in court to resolve their disputes peaceably."

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/09/sarah-beth-landau-versus-kevin-jewell-houston-justices-face-off-in-general-election-for-chief-of-14th-court-of-appeals/Sarah Beth Landau Versus Kevin Jewell: Houston Justices Face Off in General Election for Chief of 14th Court of Appealshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971197013/0/texaslawyer~Sarah-Beth-Landau-Versus-Kevin-Jewell-Houston-Justices-Face-Off-in-General-Election-for-Chief-of-th-Court-of-Appeals/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/09/sarah-beth-landau-versus-kevin-jewell-houston-justices-face-off-in-general-election-for-chief-of-14th-court-of-appeals/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:37:07 EST]]>Sarah Beth Landau previously assumed office in 2019. She faces Republican Kevin Jewell in the November general election.

       
]]> Texas LawyerVivienne Serrethttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971197010/0/texaslawyer.jpgJudges/Cases and Courts/Election and Political Law/Government/Judges/Legal Services/State and Local Government/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/7b/66/fc075c4546d29ed8913c0fead5c6/landau-jewell-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Sarah Beth Landau previously assumed office in 2019. She faces Republican Kevin Jewell in the November general election.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/09/trade-court-embraces-class-action-in-tariff-refund-fight/Trade Court Embraces Class Action in Tariff Refund Fighthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971196356/0/texaslawyer~Trade-Court-Embraces-Class-Action-in-Tariff-Refund-Fight/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/09/trade-court-embraces-class-action-in-tariff-refund-fight/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:11:17 EST]]>The U.S. Court of International Trade has allowed importers who paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to sue as a class. Co-lead class counsel said they believe this is the first time the trade court has certified a class in active litigation.

       
]]> Texas LawyerAlyssa Aquinohttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/970824980/0/texaslawyer.jpgTrade Law /Class Actions/International Law https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/88/07/58b2b557412d95ed0a4131fb6612/us-court-of-international-trade-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>The U.S. Court of International Trade has allowed importers who paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to sue as a class. Co-lead class counsel said they believe this is the first time the trade court has certified a class in active litigation.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/09/best-practices-for-entity-clients-in-pre-litigation-use-of-gen-ai/Best Practices for Entity Clients in Pre-Litigation Use of Gen AIhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971198519/0/texaslawyer~Best-Practices-for-Entity-Clients-in-PreLitigation-Use-of-Gen-AI/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/09/best-practices-for-entity-clients-in-pre-litigation-use-of-gen-ai/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:45:59 EST]]>Organizations should implement comprehensive policies addressing approved AI platforms, data retention, transcription controls, and privilege protection to harness AI benefits while mitigating litigation exposure.

       
]]> Texas Lawyer Jacqueline Y. Mahttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971193104/0/texaslawyer.jpgLitigation/Artificial Intelligence/Corporate Entities/Legal Technology/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/9d/60/ca2366484be09ae1464c40d9f8ec/jacqueline-ma-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Organizations should implement comprehensive policies addressing approved AI platforms, data retention, transcription controls, and privilege protection to harness AI benefits while mitigating litigation exposure.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/09/newsmakers-kean-miller-adds-associates/Newsmakers: Kean Miller Adds Associateshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971191967/0/texaslawyer~Newsmakers-Kean-Miller-Adds-Associates/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/09/newsmakers-kean-miller-adds-associates/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:59:59 EST]]>Also: Knox Ricksen welcomes associate; FBT Gibbons adds partners; and more.

       
]]> Texas LawyerBrianna Reisenwitzhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/971191964/0/texaslawyer.jpgLaw Firm Hiring/Newsmakers/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/bb/33/8364194f4a3b899613a8c6fdd0b8/kim-loth-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Also: Knox Ricksen welcomes associate; FBT Gibbons adds partners; and more.

       
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