Separation of Church and Taser

Did APD get rid of a cop because of his religious beliefs?

"...to have the whole affair dismissed, the city sought summary judgment in the case and prevailed on several points..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...expects the city will soon file a motion for summary judgment. "That will be hotly contested," he said. –..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks denying Zachary's motion for summary judgment, which, if granted, would have ended the case...."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

Court Upholds E-Vote Machines

State Dems lose another legal round in eSlate case

"...last August, U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks granted a summary judgment in favor of Williams, writing that Williams "made..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

WilCo Follies

Was it OK for a deputy to shoot a suicidal man holding a gun to his own head? The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will soon weigh in.

"...District Judge Sam Sparks granted the county's motion for summary judgment because Graves had not "offered any evidence that..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Beyond City Limits

"...in federal court in Austin, which granted Gillespie Co. summary judgment. TFDP then took the appeal all the way..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Co. District Judge Burt Carnes granted WMTI's motion for summary judgment, disposing of a lawsuit brought by plaintiff Williamson..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature

RG4N Meeting Tonight – Will They Go for Broke?

Next steps discussed at meet tonight

"...Allandale Neighborhood Association (ANA) was denied its motion for summary judgment on November 8, 2007. ANA has announced that..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

More Wal-Mart Fighting – This Time Among Attorneys

Leader of legal team that defended city in North­cross Wal-Mart trial steamed about comments made about judge and city staff by Allandale Neighborhood Association attorney

"...meeting last Thursday that the group should appeal Cooper's summary judgment from Nov. 1 that upheld the city's position..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Dobson Demands Apology From Allandale Lawyer

Attorney for city says adversary insulted city staff and judge.

"...Thursday that the group should appeal Cooper’s Nov. 1 summary judgment that upheld the city’s position that the proposed..."

Dec. 4, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Setback for Anti-Wal-Mart forces

But the trial is still set for Nov. 13

"...District Court rejected the Allandale Neighborhood Association's request for summary judgment in its suit to have Lincoln Property's site..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Northcross/Wal-Mart Case Left Hanging

Judge only says she'll decide soon.

"...Courthouse to hear the Allandale Neighborhood Association's request for summary judgment in its court case against the Wal-Mart at..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin Film Society Documentary Tour: 'Nanking'

... and DocuWeek at the Arbor

"...books as the Rape of Nanking. According to the summary judgment of the International Military Tribunal for the Far..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Millionaire Who Would Be Constable

Former APD cop wins lottery, settles brutality lawsuit, and embarks on dream of becoming a ... constable?

"...actions at trial. In denying the defendants' motion for summary judgment, Sparks' sharply worded order suggests that the plaintiffs..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

"...Stephen Yelenosky granted the city's motion for an expedited summary judgment, ruling in favor of the city. Yelenosky essentially..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

WilCo Budget War Goes to Appeals Court

Constable, county at odds over timing and legality of funding cuts

"...visiting Judge James Clawson granted the county's motion for summary judgment, and Griffin appealed. The county maintains the lawsuit..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Lotto Madness Continues in Court

Judge recommends denying motion for summary judgment in Texas Lottery Commission whistle-blower suit

"...issued a trenchant recommendation to deny a motion for summary judgment filed by Gary Grief, acting director of the..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

WilCo 'Snit' Writ Large

Fight over whether county commissioners violated the law when they slashed Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin's budget moves to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...July 14, 2006, he granted the county's motion for summary judgment to dismiss Griffin's lawsuit outright, without citing a..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

"...battle. On Sept. 28, a federal court granted partial summary judgment to the center in a lawsuit brought against..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature

Baptists Get the Garage?

Appellate court upholds church's victory against city, neighbors

"...of city code. As such, Lowry ruled in granting summary judgment to the church, the City Council erred when..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Insurance Rates, Round 2

State regulators aren't done yet with Farmers and State Farm

"...Nov. 8 the two insurers won their bid for summary judgment in Travis Co. District Court. In her ruling,..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Circling the Hearses

State funeral regulators are dancing to the undertakers' tune – and that's bad news for consumers

"...El Paso County Judge Javier Alvarez issued a partial summary judgment in the Hijar case, and his three-page ruling..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Robin Hood Goes To Court

The latest school-finance trial begins August 9

"...battle began this week, with an anticipated motion for summary judgment by the state. Dietz denied that motion on..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Will There Finally Be a Mala Sangre Trial?

The city loses another bid to have the APD corruption case dismissed

"...filed suit, in late 2002, the city asked for summary judgment to have the action tossed out. The request..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Sam Sparks last week rejected the city's motion for summary judgment in the case. SR Ridge has already secured..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Federal judge Sam Sparks rules in favor of Lacresha Murray lawsuit against Travis Co. DA's office.

"...Sparks last week denied part of a motion for summary judgment brought by attorneys for the prosecutors and police,..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Here We Go Again

The redistricting case resumes: one more battle in a protracted war.

"...A Monday summary judgment, for either side, is a very long shot..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Is the Austin hospital chain still a tax-exempt nonprofit? The issue heads back to trial.

"...U.S. District Judge James Nowlin had granted St. David's summary judgment and ordered the IRS to pay its nearly..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Redistricting Lands in the Feds' Hands

Texas Democrats make their case in court and at the Dept. of Justice

"...held in Austin on Dec. 11 (with motions for summary judgment, unlikely to be granted, being heard on Dec...."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Mala Sangre Suit Barrels On

"..."but wants the court to grant the motion for summary judgment on the very issue of facts revolving around..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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