Casar Files for Summary Judgment

Casar requests dismissal of Pressley election contest

"...City Council Mem­ber Greg Casar filed a motion for summary judgment to dismiss the lawsuit filed by defeated candidate..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Dismisses Pressley Lawsuit

In Pressley suit, judge grants summary judgment on grounds of "no evidence"

"...a four-hour hearing Tuesday, Judge Dan Mills granted a summary judgment motion in favor of City Council Mem­ber Greg..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Judge Dismisses Pressley Lawsuit

Grants summary judgment on grounds of "no evidence"

"...a four-hour hearing Tuesday, Judge Dan Mills granted a summary judgment motion in favor of City Council Member Greg..."

May 26, 2015 News Post by Michael King

UPDATED: Take It To a Jury: Judge Rules in Carter Shooting

Conclusions similar to those in confidential city memo

"...On Monday, a federal judge denied a motion for summary judgment filed by the city and Austin Police Officer..."

May 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Judge Confirms Pressley Sanctions

Defeated candidate and attorney dinged for $98 grand

"...Late Thursday, Judge Dan Mills issued his Amended Final Judgment in the City Council District 4 election contest filed..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Judge on Byron Carter Shooting: Take It to a Jury

Judge clears the way for family of victim of fatal police shooting to pursue civil rights suit

"...20, federal Judge Lee Yeakel denied a motion for summary judgment filed by the city and Austin Police Officer..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

WilCo Sheriff's Office Lawsuit: 'Stuff rolls downhill'

Williamson Co. and its sheriff, James Wilson, could stand trial on civil charges for violating the First Amendment rights of two former deputies and the Texas Whistleblower Act

"...Judge Robert Pitman recommended denial of a motion for summary judgment in the whistle-blower lawsuit styled Ralph Fisher and..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Pressley Sanctioned

Judge imposes sanctions for a "frivolous" lawsuit

"...lawsuit. In May, Mills had issued a "no evidence" summary judgment against Press­ley, and at the conclusion of the..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Pressley to be Sanctioned by Judge

Mills calls some claims "unreasonable" or baseless

"...last month by Judge Mills in a “no evidence” summary judgment – was “baseless” and “frivolous.”..."

June 25, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Carter Shooting: Attorney Challenges Official Story

Family attorney challenges official version of Carter shooting

"...released, he can't effectively argue against a motion for summary judgment filed by Wagner's attorney, Robert Icenhauer-Ramirez, seeking to..."

Jan. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Appeals Court Rules Against WilCo Constable: The fight continues

Constable Gary Griffin's attorney: 'This case is not over.'

"...Clawson's 2006 decision to grant Williamson Co.'s motion for summary judgment in the constable's lawsuit against the county. In..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

WilCo Lawsuit

Judge rules for third time in favor of Williamson Co. over Gary Griffin, granting motion for summary judgment in 368th District Court

"...Co. over Constable Gary Griffin, granting a motion for summary judgment in the 368th District Court. Had Griffin prevailed,..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Mala Sangre Flows Again at APD

The third whistle-blower suit by an Austin cop over the truncated Mala Sangre probe goes to court.

"...To support the city's motion for summary judgment, attorney Bernal is proffering a two-fold argument. He..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Pressley: Further Unto the Breach

Defeated Council candidate continues appeal

"...July 23, Judge Dan Mills issued his amended final judgment in the contest, and confirmed his earlier summary judgment..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Rights and Consequences

The Redistricting trial pits "partisan gerrymandering" against the Voting Rights Act.

"...trial formally began Thursday morning following mutual arguments for summary judgment, upon which the three-judge panel declined to rule..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Stay Gold Landlord Threatens Club With Half-Million-Dollar Lawsuit

With evictions over rent expected once moratoriums lift, the music venue's landlord wants the remainder of the lease term paid in full now

"...for breach of contract, and file a motion for summary judgment for a quick win," Castro wrote in the..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Judge Lee Yeakel Dismisses April Balcombe’s Harassment Suit

Title VII’s personal staff exemption prevents court reporter from continuing legal effort

"...In September, Lane recommended that Yeakel grant the county's summary judgment and dismiss her claim because, he concluded, the..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Federally Sanctioned Sexual Assault?

Civil rights loophole at the heart of court reporter's case

"...that Judge Lee Yeakel grant the county's motion for summary judgment and dismiss the case, arguing that as a..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Sex, Lies, and Kyle PD

KPD chief placed on leave after love triangle gets complicated

"...dismissed, as well. In a May 11 motion for summary judgment filed by Barnett, his attorneys argued that Hurlston's..."

May 15, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Ordered To Redraw Maps

D.C. Courts: Don't gerrymander Texas

"...Rosemary Collyer and Beryl How­ell denied a request for summary judgment from Attorney General Greg Abbott, who wanted them..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Creationists Get Schooled in Court

No science ed degree with a biblical viewpoint for you!

"...U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks dismissed a request for summary judgment by the Dallas-based Institute for Creation Research in..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Tire Mound of Mystery

Thousands of city tires lie moldering southeast of town – and the city is claiming ignorance

"...of whistle-blower protections, and then more recently (during a summary judgment hearing earlier this month) has argued that he..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TPJ Campaign Complaint Leads Back to WilCo

Texans for Public Justice says Chief Justice Kenneth Law has engaged in illegal fundraising practices – but that's not all

"...three-judge panel, upheld a WilCo district court's granting of summary judgment against Griffin and in favor of the county...."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...presiding, denied Griffin's appeal of a 2006 ruling for summary judgment. On Dec. 11, 2007, Griffin filed a motion..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature

Target Target: Janitors win a legal victory

Laid-off janitors at Target sue for overtime and back pay

"...employees. Target called on the court to make a summary judgment against Jim's – but Rodriguez declined to let..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

AG's Office Warned Against Filing 'Punitive' Appeals

Warning stems from pending whistle-blower lawsuit against Gary Grief and the Texas Lottery Commission, for which the AG's office is serving as the defendants' co-counsel

"...deputy executive director of the commission, moved for a summary judgment in the suit. When the U.S. District Court..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Tweaking the Elephant's Booty

The TRMPAC lawsuit rumbles into Travis Co. court

"...The TRMPAC attorneys asked for a partial summary judgment to throw out certain of the candidates' claims,..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Briefs argue the usual subjects in preparation for next month's trial

"...Parties on both sides have filed briefs for summary judgment in the upcoming federal trial (Walter Session et..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

T.A.B. Takes Legal Offensive

"...group in the wake of last fall's election. A summary judgment hearing is scheduled for Feb. 13 in connection..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Death and Life of Free Radio

Austin microradio lived fast and died young -- can the movement live to broadcast another day?

"...abruptly curtailed. The FCC asked for and received a summary judgement -- the kind of judgment you get when..."

June 22, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

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