Uproar Over Judge's Dismissal at SOAH

Calls to remove chief administrative law judge

"...Shortly after Burkhalter's dismissal, Ron Beal, a professor of law at Baylor often..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Filing: Court “incorrectly abdicated” duty to uphold women’s rights

"...the survivor-plaintiffs have asked the 5CA to reverse the dismissal and rule that the federal court is not only..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Unfair Dismissal of Ypsilanti

"...and the Chronicle were less than fair in their dismissal of Ypsilanti (“On Ypsilanti Roller Girls and Inverse Proportions,”..."

July 15, 2008 Postmarks

Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Filing: Court “incorrectly abdicated” duty to uphold women’s rights

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

APD Dismissal: Religion, Incompetence ... or Psychological Misconduct?

Forced resignation of officer raises questions about APD procedures

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

How Attorneys, Advocates, and Judges Worked to Review UT Protest Arrests

Inside the effort that led to dismissal of all 57 arrests

"...initial bond effort into an effort for an outright dismissal of the arrests – were on-scene at the jail,..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin FC Hires Nico Estévez as Club’s Second-Ever Head Coach

New coach's résumé is similar to that of former coach Josh Wolff

"...nearly three-week search that began with the October 6 dismissal of former coach Josh Wolff...."

Oct. 25, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Then There's This: Ousting the Auditor

Susan Spataro's abrupt dismissal draws scorn and stirs speculation

"...delay could carry a heavy price. (Even before Spataro's dismissal, some employees were privately grumbling about the new system's..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

No Strings Attached

Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher play characters who test whether a relationship can remain purely sexual.

"...Bell steals every scene she’s in, and her abrupt dismissal feels all the crueler for so much charisma wasted:..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Shine a Light

The Rolling Stones gather no moss in this Martin Scorsese-directed concert film that's playing on both IMAX and conventional screens.

"...prompt myriad reactions – shock, awe, glee – but dismissal will be in the minority. Shock comes courtesy of..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Raoul Hernandez

Rendition

Intelligent and well-meaning, Rendition is nevertheless an oversimplified and uneven attempt to arouse righteous indignation among its viewers.

"...likely to be one of mild consternation and easy dismissal due to the film's overreliance on stereotypes and diffuse..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Le Placard (The Closet)

"...in order to land more gigs; upon hearing his dismissal is imminent, Daniel Auteuil's sad sack François Pignon comes..."

July 27, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Wes Craven Presents: Dracula

"...and writing here to merit more than a curt dismissal of the proceedings, but much of the inherent charm..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Casar Files for Summary Judgment

Casar requests dismissal of Pressley election contest

"...on April 16, and some of the arguments for dismissal are based on her answers then. The motion makes..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...For nearly two years, the Austin women who sued..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Can’t Convict the Defendant? Convict the Judge.

Chief judge defends Burkhalter firing

"...Board Loses a Case," March 16; "Uproar Over Judge's Dismissal at SOAH," April 6)...."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Medical Board Loses a Case ... and Attacks the Judge

Judge Hunter Burkhalter forced to resign by State Office of Administrative Hearings

"...the case should have changed the outcome. Definitions of Dismissal..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Yeakel: Hyatt Lawsuit Can Proceed

Judge okays wrongful termination lawsuit against TWDB

"...her fundraising efforts, and used those to justify her dismissal. However, a subsequent open-records search, reports her attorney Derek..."

May 23, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Pressure Rising at the Water Utility

One manager forced out, another accused of harassment ... who's watching the valves?

"...In brief, the dismissal has some City Hall watchers wondering whether the utility,..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

There Is Something Wrong at the First Unitarian Universalist Church

"...Loehr, was dismissed from the church. For many the dismissal process was unfair, upsetting, and wrong. While many others..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Postmarks

Closing the Books

A UT editor says he lost his job at the Center for Mexican American Studies for complaining about administrative malfeasance.

"...Limón announced the elimination of CMAS Books and the dismissal of Guerra, a decision apparently supported by Richard Lariviere,..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...AISD intensified last spring, in the aftermath of the dismissal of LBJ High School principal Sylvia Lewis, who had..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State Admin Law Judges Departing in Droves

State admin law judges departing in droves

"...of Ginn's executive team who departed immediately after Burkhalter's dismissal. More judges appear to be considering leaving in the..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

How to Jail the Poor

Travis County tries to fix its Driving While License Invalid issue

"...between 38% and 55%. Tarrant, no surprise, runs its dismissal rates below one-quarter...."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...facility at Pickle Research Campus (Austin); a brief 2010 dismissal from a Defense Department research appointment (reassigned after a..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

County Courts-at-Law Nos. 3 & 5: Now We’ve Got Bad Blood

Defense attorneys eye Hohengarten, Lipscombe on county benches

"...getting someone's record cleaned in the case of a dismissal or deferred adjudication. ("Of course we know that you're..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'Chronicle' Headline on Patterson Misleading

"...you did it with a misleading headline. After the dismissal, Maxey filed yet another complaint, this time claiming that..."

March 23, 2010 Postmarks

Judge Dismisses Yogurt Shop Charges

Lynch grants state's request UPDATE: Travis Co. DA responds

"...Smith at the court house: State just asked for dismissal of all charges pending further investigation to find DNA..."

Oct. 28, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Police dropped charges against AISD senior Mamadee Kamara – but that didn't stop the district from acting as judge and jury

"...and ordered him removed from school. Now, despite the dismissal of the charges, it is unclear when, or if,..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Beside the Point

As usual, the Statesman editorial page gets it completely wrong

"...perennially teat-sucking city contractors. The official line on Moriarty's dismissal is that his companion, Diane Hyatt, was hired as..."

March 24, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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