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As courts continue implementing Texas bail reform 2026, staying informed about evolving procedures and legal standards remains essential.

The issue of truck accident fatalities in Texas is shaped by a complex combination of factors, including extensive freight activity, high-speed rural roadways, driver behavior, infrastructure […]

The Daily Record’s San Antonio report described a docket where less than two dozen of 143 people appeared, and noted that many people who miss their initial appearance may be ordered deported if […]

A careful investigation may be needed to determine who controlled the delivery, who employed or contracted with the driver, who owned the vehicle, who maintained it, and which insurance policies […]

The good news is that advances in technology, increased awareness, and stricter regulations are helping mitigate the issue of distracted driving in the commercial transportation industry.

Effective governance frameworks can help ensure that redevelopment projects meet legal obligations while supporting broader business objectives.

Accepting a settlement can be the right choice when the offer is fair and the claim value is clear. Taking legal action may make more sense when the offer is too low, the injury is serious, or the […]

This publication has been inundated with essays by academics critical of Louisiana v. Callais, but has not published a single one in defense of it. So I decided to take it on in my column. After all, […]

One of SCOTUSblog’s most popular features is our live blogging during major oral arguments and opinion hand down days. Throughout these live chats, our moderators (led by Amy) not only provide […]

Plus, the Trump administration continues to rebuild its tariff regime.

Tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. PT, Harris Sliwoski attorney Jason Adelstone will join fellow cannabis industry professionals for a live webinar, The Cannabis Brief LIVE: Cannabis Rescheduling After […]

The whistleblower cooperated extensively with the SEC throughout a multi-year investigation, providing crucial analysis and insight. The SEC’s investigation culminated in a settled enforcement action […]

Divorce is a stressful period of your life, but it’s important to remember that it will not last forever. Take care of yourself during the process, but also remember that the process is helping you […]

Extra caution can prevent devastating collisions.

In 2021’s New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the Supreme Court held that modern gun laws must be “consistent with the Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation” […]

The October 2025 Supreme Court Term was a good one for the Second Amendment. In United States v. Hemani, the court held by a 9-0 vote that it violates the Second Amendment to disarm a person solely […]

Plus, the justices added a case involving a seized plane and a six-pack of beer to next term’s oral argument docket.

Harris Sliwoski is pleased to announce that Jared Schwass has joined the firm as an attorney in our California office. Jared advises entrepreneurs, investors, startups, and established companies […]

The Supreme Court on Monday morning added a new case to its oral argument docket for the 2026-27 term. As part of a regularly scheduled summer order list, the justices agreed to review Jouppi v. […]

Everything’s bigger in Texas – even the number of people who brought a case that was ultimately argued before the Supreme Court during the 2025-26 term. A SCOTUSblog analysis of the 35 argued […]

Plus, Trump’s ban on transgender troops will likely return to the Supreme Court.

Johnny Brown, the father of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, died on Wednesday, according to an obituary published in the Miami Herald on Friday afternoon. He was 80 years old. Jackson appeared on […]

The Supreme Court’s decision about President Donald Trump’s attempt to narrow access to birthright citizenship left no doubt that a majority of justices agree it’s illegal. But two justices, […]

Some provisions of the Constitution enjoy far more attention than others. At the Supreme Court, for example, it is a rare term that doesn’t have a case involving the First, Second, or Fourth […]

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Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SCOTUSblog or its staff. This term, the court decided several […]

One of the more controversial topics concerning the Supreme Court is how attuned justices should be to public opinion. An even more fundamental question, however, is how closely public opinion […]

Plus, a look at the Trump administration’s new petition for review on Temporary Protected Status.

For years, I thought I understood my clients’ experiences. Then I became a patient myself. As a medical malpractice attorney, I fight for people whose lives have been permanently altered by tragedy […]

In a filing submitted on July 9 and docketed on Monday, U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer urged the justices to order the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to reconsider its ruling in a […]

June brought two Second Amendment decisions. In United States v. Hemani, the court unanimously sustained Ali Hemani’s challenge to his indictment under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), for possessing […]

Approximately two weeks after the final opinion of the 57 argued cases decided by the Supreme Court in the October 2025-26 Term was filed, this column presents an overview of the “pure” criminal […]

Plus, what Justices Kagan and Barrett told Congress about the court’s security concerns.

In the first appearances by members of the Supreme Court before Congress in seven years, Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Tuesday in both the House of Representatives and the […]

In today’s legal marketplace, referrals are often spoken about as a measure of success. For many firms, they are a welcome byproduct of visibility, advertising, or name recognition. But within the […]

Following her inauguration as the president of the Jacksonville chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, we sat down with Amanda Hall to discuss her new role. She first became involved […]

Susanne and Rick Sichta were presented with the 2026 John R. Hamilton Pro Bono Award of the Year by the Florida Bar’s Appellate Practice Section. This award honors members who have demonstrated […]

From advocating for clients in the courtroom to advising families on their financial future, Patrick Kilbane says there is one common thread that has stayed with his career – relationships and […]

“I ask my attorneys in mediation to take off their litigation loafers and put on their settlement sneakers. That’s a good phrase that sets a positive tone for the process that follows. My mission […]

We sat down with Dana Jacobs following her recognition by the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association with the Woman Lawyer of the Year Award. Each year, the organization presents it to a woman lawyer […]