Linda Hazelton

💼 Are Recorded Depositions without a Stenographer Worth Considering? Here’s What Texas Litigators Need to Know. Our latest blog tackles an area of misunderstanding in Texas litigation: non-stenographic depositions. Whether you’re skeptical or just curious, here's some info and actionable insights you need: ✔️ Texas deposition rules and the truth about recording flexibility ✔️ Key differences between non-stenographic options and traditional stenography ✔️ How understanding these choices can empower your practice From tight budgets to tight deadlines, discover how non-stenographic methods can help you deliver top results for your clients. Get informed and get an advantage. https://lnkd.in/eRtrsCdN #TexasLaw #Litigation #Depositions #legaltech

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Did you know that our website contains many legal ethics resources such as ethics opinion approved by the Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas? You can search opinions by key word or opinion number https://lnkd.in/gfSvfjBw #legalethics #ethicsopinions #TXlawyers

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Are you a Texas attorney who is a good writer and has a great idea for a substantive legal article? I am on the Editorial Board of the Texas Bar Journal, and I don’t think most people realize that you can just submit an article for consideration. Check out the requirements at Texasbar.com/submissions! Also, feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. #legalwriting #texaslawyers #texasbarjournal

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👨‍⚖️ A Texas federal judge ruled that organizations suing to block the FTC Rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide will not have to comply with the rule until the litigation is resolved. 📺 Watch our video https://lnkd.in/dEy4iZjm to learn what this means for your business. 🆘 If you need help updating your noncompete and non-solicitation agreements in light of the FTC Rule and the NLRB’s actions, give us a call at 973.787.8442. #FTC #noncompete #nonsolicitation #hr #employers #gettingyoubacktobusiness #smallbusinessowners #Newjersey #Newyork #noncompeteagreements #nonsolicitationagreements #NLRB

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What happens in a lawsuit? How does it begin and end, and what happens in between? Join Texas PRIMA on December 3 for a webinar with two experienced lawyers who will take you behind the scenes to answer these questions and more. Texas PRIMA webinars are free for Texas PRIMA members. Register to attend at www.TexasPRIMA.org.

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“[V]ideo is one of the most powerful ways to disseminate information on the web and should be an integral part of a law firm’s marketing strategy.” In the October issue of the Texas Bar Journal, Alyssa Woulfe explains the impact video can have on a law firm’s online presence and shares tips on optimizing videos to reach a wide audience. https://lnkd.in/gPJJi4Td #LawFirm #Lawyers #Marketing

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Register now to join Dallas Women Lawyers Association for a virtual CLE on Wednesday, May 22nd. Elizabeth A. Spencer Berthiaume, CIPP/US, Julia Jacobson and Sasha Kiosse with Squire Patton Boggs, will present "Texas and Beyond: The Latest in U.S. State Data Privacy Laws." This presentation will take a deep dive into the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, which goes into effect on July 1, 2024. Additionally, key differences between the remaining 17 state omnibus privacy laws will be discussed along with tips for updating compliance programs and implementing best practices. Wednesday, May 22 12:00pm via Zoom 1.0 hour MCLE credit Register here: https://lnkd.in/dB3U6icB #data #privacy #compliance #privacylaws #bestpractices #security #cle #mcle #legal #law #womeninlaw #virtual #virtualcle

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Additional stats on the Supreme Court of Texas' activities in 2023 -- https://lnkd.in/guPSwDXU Every Spring, Appellate attorney Michael Northrup compiles a summary of #SCOTX stats and trends from the prior year. Here is the latest in that series. #AppellateLaw #TexasSupremeCourt

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Bell Nunnally's Heath Cheek and Nathan Cox authored a Texas Lawyer article examining the creation of specialized Business Courts in Texas. They discuss how this major reform aims to provide "a more efficient and predictable forum for larger, more complex civil litigation facing Texas businesses.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gNyQ-Z7E. #CommercialLitigation #TexasBusinessCourts

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This is worth a read. The Corporate Transparency Act and what has transpired over the last 6 days with a nationwide injunction, government appeal and statement by FinCEN that they will not enforce the reporting requirement while the injunction is in place. But be ready to take action of the injunction is lifted.

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