Texas House Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban

SB 8 allows anyone the right to sue a provider

"...“aids or abets” abortion care could be subject to legal challenges, an unprecedented and chilling provision that could lead..."

May 5, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Tangled Web at Spider House

A culture of heavy drinking and late nights, alleged sexual misconduct, and a lawsuit all pull on the threads of a poisonous time at the campus-area cafe

"...beers or working on laptops, likely unaware of the legal and moral drama happening behind the celebrated social spot's..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Ted 2

Mark Wahlberg and the irrepressible Seth MacFarlane return for a sequel

"...Ted isn’t exactly anatomically correct – and the court system. Attempts at getting a sperm donor raise certain governmental..."

June 26, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Housecore Horror Preview: Randy Blythe

Lamb of God frontman on his Kafkaesque manslaughter charges

"...AC: What was your learning curve on the Czech legal system like?..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...disasters have certainly reduced it, but we have a legal system that is very strong. So people are always..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes is as much a work of anthropology as it is a narrative, and its true strength lies in its exploration of ancient aboriginal hunting practices, death rituals, and legal traditions.

"...exploration of ancient aboriginal hunting practices, death rituals, and legal traditions – a simple system of clearly drawn lines..."

July 27, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Raich Down But Never Out

"...After a nearly five-year legal battle in court to secure her right to use..."

May 15, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Crime of Sheila McGough

"...con men who pulled McGough down and the mechanized legal system that ensured she stayed there. Unexpectedly, she finds..."

June 23, 2000 Books Review by Barbara Strickland

Public Notice

Being Civil

"...the stirring account of one woman's odyssey through the legal system, Dead Man Walking, will keynote this year's annual..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Before and After

"...yet, the lack thereof -- in our criminal justice system. Taking its cue from the so-called “trial of the..."

March 1, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Point Austin: Is There a Lawyer in the House?

Legal opinions abound in the lead-up to November's elections

"...drive to put it on the ballot – for legal advice. Bunch first attempted to raise a "point of..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Media Watch: Shiver Me Timbers

Pirate radio station tells FCC to go walk a plank

"...Association of Broadcasters and the FCC protecting their cartel illegally," said Stevens, part of a group loosely known as..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

The Common Law

Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas

"...I've got a legal issue I need help with, but I've never used..."

March 20, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

In His Corner

Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.

"...earn a world boxing title in spite of a legal system that continues to punish him for a crime..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

What Price Baseball?

The Rangers Ain't Gonna Like This, Yogi

"...the proposal will pass and condemnation will be a legal option. In his memo, Reilly also suggests that Schieffer..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature

The Common Law

Need to talk to a good lawyer about your specific situation? Contact Austin Lawyer Referral Service.

"...pay normal attorney fees but whose ability to locate legal representation is frustrated by a lack of experience with..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Column by Luke Ellis

The Boys Club

Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?

"...receive additional merit-based vacation days), Vigil alleged in subsequent legal pleadings. In 2013, frustrated by the city's inaction, Vigil..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Opinion: Help on the Horizon: Homelessness, Addiction, and Hope

We need to support a multifaceted approach that addresses housing, harm reduction, and supportive services simultaneously

"...the cycle of homelessness, harmful substance use, and criminal legal system involvement...."

Sept. 27, 2024 Column by Maggie Luna

Anatomy of a Fall

French courtroom drama shows the truth of people is always complex

"...Omer) of women on trial for murder and the legal system that judges them...."

Oct. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Last Duel

Ridley Scott reinvents the historical drama through the lens of stardom

"...men like de Carrouges to prosper, to a corrupt legal system still held hostage by the power of religion...."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Trial of the Chicago 7

The famous anti-protestor show trial recounted

"...The radical left. It's a term that the American legal system and conservatives have applied to anyone that they..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Richard Jewell

Eastwood's latest assault on the establishment mangles its own history

"...Magnum to dispense vigilante justice in defiance of a legal system that protected the criminal’s rights over the rights..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

22 July

Horrific Norwegian terrorist attack dissected a little too cleanly to be moving

"...the victims and their families, government officials, and the legal system dealt with the consequences of the massacres is..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In the Fade

Revenge, German immigration, and neo-Nazis clash

"...Katja self-medicates as she is thrown into the German legal system where the two defendants – a young neo-Nazi..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Lege Lines: Sine Done

The dregs from last month's special session

"...District 35 and Republican Blake Farenthold's CD 27) were illegally gerrymandered and must be redrawn. The judges gave Abbott..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Feds: Hands off Pot Users in Colorado and Washington

In two states where pot is now legal, feds take back seat approach

"...will not – for now, at least –s take legal action to challenge laws in Colorado and Washington passed..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

TDH: 9/19/11

Council considers legal contracts, election dates, Central Library

"...meeting this Thursday. On the agenda: more budgetary housekeeping, legal items including a decision on when to hold the..."

Sept. 19, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Bra Boys

Russell Crowe narrates this insider's documentary about Australia's Bra Boys – a family of brawlers whose exploits are legendary.

"...the weak! Innocent victims of a corrupt and prejudiced legal system! All-around good guys who just want to surf..."

May 30, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...name is also linked to a criminal investigation into illegal campaign spending by a political action committee created by..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Le Divorce

The Merchant Ivory team say "I do" to romantic comedy.

"...when Roxeanne is subjected to an arcane, biased French legal system that threatens to strip her of her rights..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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