In Monell v. Department of Social Services the United States Supreme Court embarked on a new trail into the heretofore forbidden realm of municipal liability for the deprivation of constitutional rights of individuals. ...

In this 1980 article, Professor Ahrens begins with the proposition that family law is complex and fragmented. As an explanation for this proposition, Ahrens posits that family law reflects the social reality of the family, ...

In order to handle the increasing number and substantial costs of disputes in negotiation or mediation, courts are focusing more on a third-party intervention strategy which does not wait for the disputing parties to request ...

This article will examine the history of the substantial evidence rule in Texas jurisprudence. Part II of this paper will examine some of the early cases involving the substantial evidence rule. Part III of the paper will ...

This comment discusses ways that federal system of bankruptcy creates jurisdictional problems for state agency interests, and it addresses the jurisdictional limits placed upon bankruptcy courts and upon states. It also ...

While law has generally been slow to adapt to technological change, the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct amended the Duty of Competence language to include a Duty of Technology Competence. This duty requires lawyers ...

This article offers an illustrative example of the issues presented by private charter school holders. It deals exclusively with Texas Educational Code § 12.1056. It explains who is granted immunity under § 12.1056, and ...

This article functions as a survey of federal income taxation cases decided in the early 1980s. Professor Phelan specifically examines cases dealing with tax protestors, tax fraud prosecutions, and sham tax shelters.

Although 2009 was a legislative year, no significant legislative changes were made to the Texas Uniform Commercial Code (the Code). However, several cases of interest were reported during the Survey period. These cases are ...

This comment informs the reader about new legislation from the 78th Regular Session related to Municipal Setting Designations. It provides historical background, statutory analysis, accompanied by legislative history, and ...