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A Day at the Races
Primary races start heating up in nearby counties, across Texas, and around the nation.
"...That giant snoring sound you hear is coming out of..."

March 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Common Law
Property tax protest – how do I increase my chances of winning at the ARB hearing?
"...are unhappy with your property taxes. The skyrocketing real estate values have come with one big negative – the..."

June 4, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

Legislators Take Direct Aim at Austin’s Support for Abortion
Bills target city's funding of logistical assistance
"...A pair of bills by state Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels (Senate Bill 650) and..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Common Law
Preparing a will under Texas law
"...What does a person need to do in Texas to..."

April 29, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
School mask mandate – what’s the current state of the law?
"...I'm super confused. I know that AISD has a mask mandate. But I also know..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
Trump’s secret pardon – can Trump issue himself a get-out-of-jail-free-card and not tell anyone?
"...I read the "Common Law" last month about whether it's legal for President Trump..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

A Tangled Web at Spider House
A culture of heavy drinking and late nights, alleged sexual misconduct, and a lawsuit all pull on the threads of a poisonous time at the campus-area cafe
"...of the legal and moral drama happening behind the celebrated social spot's wooden doors...."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council Dives Deep Into Racism at APD, Land Use
Busy week isn't over yet, with development code hearing Saturday
"...saw the passage of a resolution directing a sweeping investigation into the culture at the Austin Police Department...."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Get Out of Jail, Free
In the purple light of a new Texas, cash bail looks mighty ugly
"...hanged herself with a bedsheet in a common area at the Harris County Jail in Houston. She had already..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Common Law
Mediation – what happens at a mediation?
"...How is a mediation conducted?..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

Letters at 3AM
The president and his people have broken the laws governing warrantless wiretapping of U.S. citizens and furthermore, lied about it, repeatedly and knowingly
"...16 The New York Times reported on page one that "President Bush secretly authorized the National Security Agency to..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?
Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left
"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to run on her..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
"...Many of the advertisements for attorneys that I've seen mention whether the attorney is board..."

April 22, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
Power of attorney
"...Family Law – Power of Attorney (Part One) My mom is..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race
Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race
"...into electoral politics to run against Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, she says, to stand up for rape..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Travis County District Attorney Moore and Her First Assistant Sued
Sexual assault survivor alleges the D.A.'s Office lied to undermine her
"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, along with her first assistant Mindy Montford,..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Common Law
Personal finances – consequences of writing hot checks
"...I bounced a check at a local store. They want to charge me $50..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
A relative passed away recently and the duty has fallen to me to wind up her affairs. She left a will. Where do I start? Can I do this without a lawyer?
"...I have asked Joe Marrs, an attorney with a specialty in wills and probate issues, to..."

April 30, 2004 Column by Joe Marrs

Point Austin: The Law Is a Ass
The Great Open Meetings Scandal comes to its legalized conclusion
"...as Mike Kanin points out ("Open and Shut,"), the reverberations of the Great Open Meetings Scandal (ca. 2011-2012) are..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Column by Michael King

The Common Law
Need Legal Advice? – Call LegalLine - Austin's Free Legal Hotline
"...Do you face a general legal issue that makes you want to learn more about your rights?..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
How do I choose a lawyer?
"...How Do I Choose a Lawyer?..."

May 21, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Austin Law Department Argues City Council Can’t Stop Austin Police from Keeping Secret Files
Taylor trial addresses city’s G file policy
"...a key aspect of the Austin Police Oversight Act that would give a limited number of city staff outside..."

Oct. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Law vs. Jones: 3rd Court Race Has Political History
You be the judge: Is it time for Law to get on down the road?
"...This year's judicial races, statewide and local, are not white-knuckle rides. In Travis County,..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Common Law
Late delivery on holiday present – do I still have to pay?
"...Christmas present for a friend out of a mail-order catalog in late October. I'm going to have to buy..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney
Travis County residents have a D.A. decision
"...José Garza’s defeat of District Attorney Margaret Moore in 2020 was a..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

District Attorney Drops Assault Case Against APD Officer
D.A. Office's internal review of Gentry case uncovers previously undisclosed exculpatory evidence
"...The Travis County District Attorney's Office has dropped its felony assault case against Austin..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Texas Abortion Law Case
Justices have until June to make a final ruling
"...Update: Plaintiffs in the HB 2 challenge expressed optimism today..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Common Law
Holiday Shopping and Defective Presents
"...out before giving it to him. The store said that I must have done something wrong with it and..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
Taken Advantage of on Holiday Shopping?
"...and the store doesn't want to take it back. What can I do?..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law
I ordered a holiday present, and it never showed up
"...I ordered a gift out of a mail-order catalog that I was going to give to a friend..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

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