Aleshire Comes Up Short (So Far) in City Redistricting Suit

A judge has ruled Austin won't need more council elections

"...persuasive. Ultimately, she granted the city its motion for summary judgment, without providing additional insight into her reasoning. Aleshire..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Agrees to $2.25 Million Settlement in Fatal APD Shooting

Jason Roque killed during mental health crisis in 2017

"...was obligated to pay for Harvel’s defense, and any judgment awarded in a jury trial, it opted to instead..."

Sept. 5, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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

Soccer Watch

"...district court judge dismissed most of their claims on summary judgment – finding that the WNT "made more money..."

May 8, 2020 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Activists Call for Heads at APD

Racism probe, weekend shooting heighten reform demands

"...as possible, reviewing all relevant documents and the investigative summary, and then making recommendations on what "policies, practices and..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?

"...bring. Aleshire told the Chronicle he expects motions for summary judgment on the case by August or September...."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Pressley vs. Casar: Appeal Rejected

Court affirms decision that failed Council candidate's election challenge was without merit

"...the case, Justice Melissa Goodwin "affirmed the trial court's judgment" in July of 2015 that Pressley's election challenge against..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Transgender Students and Parents Say the State Is Putting Children in Danger

Is Texas' refusal to implement a national mandate state-sponsored bullying?

"...the Obama administration were nothing new – more a summary of rulings that had recently been handed down from..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Grove Heads to Council With Valid Petition Suit Unresolved

Proposed development to hit dais, barring any more delays

"...Meachum made those concerns clear at the summary judgment hearing two weeks ago, saying that making any..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Excessive Force Lawsuit Allowed to Move Forward

Case headed toward trial in December

"...In response to the four defendants' joint motion for summary judgment, the order discards a few of Callaway's charges..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Learning From Our Mistakes

Free, but not exonerated, Fran and Dan Keller are the victims of a continuing injustice

"...Reconsideration," following that ruling, which also provides a useful summary of the case. Travis County v. Fran and Dan..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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

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

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

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

Headlines

"...wall) this week, as Judge Dan Mills granted a summary judgment in favor of D4 Council Member Greg Casar..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature

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

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

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

D4 Contest: Pressley Marches On

District 4 election contest arrives in court

"...the District 4 line vote appearing on the "ballot summary" – inspected by a voter prior to finally casting..."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Council, Court, and the Lege

Council announces proposal, 5th Circuit hears arguments, and more

"...ever heard of one taking place. A hearing for summary remand is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 13. Look..."

Jan. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: The Dietz Decision

Will Texas fulfill its constitutional promise?

"...Nevertheless, in his summary decision and his extensive "Findings of Fact and Conclusions..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Court Rules Texas School Finance Unconstitutional

Dietz says current system fails students, must be rebuilt

"...change, did nothing to placate him. In a 13-page summary of his 440-page ruling, he found that the current..."

Aug. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

Admissions policy goes back to court, but DOMA, section 5 still out

"...[Grutter], its decision affirming the District Court’s grant of summary judgment to the University was incorrect."..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Point Austin: 'This Case Is Different'

Grand jury, citizen review, and now judge suggest officers culpable in Carter shooting

"...the Austin Police Department or the city. Rejecting a summary judgment motion filed by APD Officer Nathan Wagner concerning..."

May 24, 2013 News Column 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

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