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People's Law School

"...What is the People's Law School?..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

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People's law school

"...Anyone who enjoys "The Common Law" should attend the People's Law School on Saturday, Feb...."

Feb. 16, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

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Common law divorce?

"...I am in a common law marriage, but we are having major problems and I..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...for criminal justice in Texas, as the "rogue prosecutor" law takes effect...."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...struck down two key parts of Texas’ draconian omnibus law, House Bill 2...."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

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Law can be cool – Attend 'Explore UT' at the Law School

"...Anyone interested in the law should think about attending Explore UT this Saturday on..."

March 3, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

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Explore UT

"...Anyone interested in the law should think about attending Explore UT this Saturday on..."

March 4, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

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Effects of common-law marriage in Texas

"...How can a couple validate a common-law marriage so that it is legally recognized?..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

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Common-law marriage in Texas

"...last three years. Does that mean that we are common-law married?..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Texas “Death Star” Law Ruled Unconstitutional Two Days Before Taking Effect

But Texas is likely to appeal

"...A new state law that would limit the ability for local elected officials..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Dozens of Groups File Briefs Against Texas Abortion Law

Diverse array of organizations submit 45 briefs to SCOTUS opposing HB 2

"...consensus: House Bill 2, the draconian multi-part Texas abortion law, is harmful to women...."

Jan. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Throws Out Texas Voter ID Law

Compares photo requirement to Jim Crow, poll tax

"...A Federal judge has found that Texas' voter ID law is "an unconstitutional poll tax [and] creates an unconstitutional..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lawsuit Challenges New Ultrasound-Before-Abortion Law

CRR files suit in Texas

"...federal court in Austin, challenging the newly-codified mandatory ultrasound-before-abortion law...."

June 13, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

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Bike Helmets for Adults – What's the Current Law?

"...I heard a new law passed that makes adults have to wear helmets when..."

March 14, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

Judge: Medi-Pot Law Not in Conflict With Federal Prohibition

"...Nevitt has issued a tentative ruling that rejects a lawsuit brought by San Diego Co. supervisors – joined by..."

Nov. 22, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Monster-in-Law

This banal and lukewarm slice of romantic comedy is as soft and ephemeral as any colorized Ted Turner outing.

"...comeback script worthy of Fonda’s edgier talents. Apparently not. Monster-in-Law is a banal and lukewarm slice of romantic comedy..."

May 13, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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Cars – the Texas Lemon Law (part 2)

"...of the most difficult parts of the entire Lemon Law process. If your car still qualifies after all the..."

April 9, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

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I have a new car, and it keeps breaking down all the time. I've heard about the Texas Lemon Law, but how do I know if the law can help me?

"...all the time. I've heard about the Texas Lemon Law, but how do I know if the law can..."

April 2, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Son-in-law

"...Cindy Pickett, Mason Adams, Patrick Renna and Dennis Burkley. Son-in-Law's only real surprise is that it's so much better..."

July 2, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law

Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals

"...brought by reproductive rights advocates challenging the fetal burial law adopted by the Texas Legislature (as Senate Bill 8)..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

Fetal Burial Law Considered in Court

Five-day trial challenges state's latest anti-choice law

"...Norton's ordeal could become the law of the land in Texas if state attorneys win..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abbott Signs "Sanctuary Cities" Bill Into Law

Anti-immigrant bill to take effect on Sept. 1

"...Greg Abbott signed the anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 into law...."

May 7, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Federal Court Rejects Texas Voter ID Law

New Texas Voter ID law undermines minority votes

"...ruled that the new state of Texas Voter ID law – which would require all potential voters to provide..."

Aug. 30, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Law Abiding Citizen

Vigilante justice may be just what the law requires in this film starring Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx.

"...the criminal justice system? Sounds promising so far, but Law Abiding Citizen ends on an even grimmer note, stuck..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

5th Circuit Allows Texas Abortion Law to Take Effect

Three-judge panel stays federal judge ruling

"...Court of Appeals decided to immediately enforce Texas’ abortion law, House Bill 2. The decision is widely expected to..."

Oct. 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Strikes Down Texas Anti-Choice Law

Judges say law would have forced women into "painful, invasive, and experimental" procedures

"...Texas a rare victory by striking down a burdensome law that would have banned the safest and most common..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court Weighs in on Fetal Burial Law

Indiana law upheld, Texas suit to move ahead

"...the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on an Indiana law that forces women to bury or cremate their fetuses..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: “Texas Seven” Member Contests “Law of Parties”

A robbery ended in a police officer death while Patrick Murphy waited outside. Current Texas law holds him responsible.

"...death for Hawkins' capital murder under the controversial Texas "law of parties," which allows accomplices to another felony –..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

SCOTUS Overturns Most of Arizona Immigration Law

Court also outlaws life-without-parole for juveniles

"...Court today overruled significant portions of Arizona's controversial immigration law. In a separate case, the Supremes ruled that life-without-parole..."

June 25, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Injunction Blocks Abbott Enforcement of Ballot Law

"...Democratic Party, described as overzealous enforcement of a ballot-handling law. The plaintiffs had sued Abbott because he had prosecuted..."

Nov. 1, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

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