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Texas Appellate Law Podcast
Todd Smith & Jody Sanders
Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 161
The Texas Appellate Law Podcast, proudly presented by Butler Snow LLP, covers topics of interest to lawyers handling appellate matters in Texas courts and beyond. The podcast demystifies appellate law and pulls back the curtain on the appellate system through conversations with judges, court staff, and top trial and appellate practitioners. Listeners discover best practices and tips for successfully presenting their cases, managing their dockets, and promoting efficiency through legal technology. Transcripts of each episode are available at texapplawpod.com.
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Looking Back and Looking Forward | Chief Justice Nathan Hecht
Episode 143
jeudi 12 décembre 2024 • Duration 50:19
Chief Justice Nathan Hecht is retiring after an extraordinary 43 years on the bench. In this special episode, he joins Todd Smith and Jody Sanders to reflect on his remarkable career as Texas's longest-serving Chief Justice. He shares personal stories, pivotal milestones, and the transformative reforms he championed, from modernizing court technology to improving access to justice. Don't miss this candid and inspiring conversation about Chief Justice Hecht's enduring legacy, his vision for the future of Texas courts, and his advice to the next generation of lawyers and judges.
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Breaking Down the Robert Roberson Case: Criminal Appeals, Reform, and Separation of Powers | Doug Gladden
Episode 142
jeudi 14 novembre 2024 • Duration 01:28:22
The highly publicized Robert Roberson case has raised critical questions about the death penalty and separation of powers. In this episode, Todd Smith and Jody Sanders sit down with criminal defense attorney Doug Gladden to tackle this difficult topic. Known for his insightful legal commentary, Doug shares his career journey from serving as a prosecutor to his new role with the Harris County Public Defender's Office and how his views on justice have evolved along the way. The conversation moves into the challenges of criminal appellate practice, focusing on the high-profile Roberson case. Doug offers a unique perspective on the resource disparities between criminal and civil appeals, the nuances of indigent defense, and systemic issues within the criminal justice system. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will resonate with legal professionals and the public alike.
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Winning Cases on Legal Issues Before and During Trial
Episode 133
jeudi 18 avril 2024 • Duration 01:04:32
As civil trials become more expensive and less frequent, proactive attorneys should look for ways to streamline or end their cases before trial. Luckily, both Texas statutes and court rules provide some helpful tools. In this episode Todd Smith and Jody Sanders discuss ways parties can address legal issues before, during, and after trial that can simplify or dispose of a case. This episode offers practitioners effective ways to save their clients time, money, and the stress and uncertainty litigation creates.
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Season 2 Coming Soon!
vendredi 19 mars 2021 • Duration 07:04
Season 1 of the Texas Appellate Law Podcast wrapped up with our 50th episode, featuring M.C. Sungaila. We've continued to interview outstanding guests while on hiatus, and we're happy to share that we'll be resuming regular weekly episodes again soon. We're looking forward to trying new things and (hopefully) recording some episodes live and in-person during our second season!
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Training the Next Generation of Appellate Lawyers | M.C. Sungaila
Episode 50
jeudi 11 février 2021 • Duration 55:39
It's difficult for new lawyers to transition into legal practice, but appellate practice is especially tough. This sometimes deters firms from investing the time and resources necessary to train new appellate attorneys, particularly when they are between law school and future clerkships. But, M.C. Sungaila, head of the appellate practice group at Buchalter, has developed a pilot fellowship program that seeks to address these issues. M.C. joins Todd Smith and Jody Sanders in this week's episode to talk about how her fellowship program helps develop new attorneys for a future in appellate law. M.C. also provides her insights as a Chambers-ranked California appellate attorney about California's appellate system and how it contrasts with other states.
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A Red River Crossover | Gabe Bass & Jana Knott
Episode 49
jeudi 4 février 2021 • Duration 01:11:39
While they share the Red River as a border, Texas and Oklahoma have lots of differences in their court systems—different court structures, different judicial selection processes, and different federal circuits. But they share one important similarity—they each have a podcast devoted to appellate practice. In a crossover episode between the Texas Appellate Law Podcast and the Oklahoma Appeals podcast, Todd Smith and Jody Sanders sit down with lawyers Gabe Bass and Jana Knott to discuss practicing in their respective states. They go deep into how their courts handle cases, decide between published and unpublished opinions, how judges are selected, the common sources of their appellate work, and electronic versus paper filing. Join them for an in-depth discussion of practice on both sides of the border.
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Tips and Traps When Recovering Appellate Attorney Fees
Episode 48
jeudi 28 janvier 2021 • Duration 45:26
For over a decade, the Texas Supreme Court has tightened the proof necessary to recover attorney fees in Texas. That, coupled with Legislative expansion of fee shifting, makes understanding the standard even more important. This is particularly true about appellate fees, which, unlike federal court, must be estimated and proven before the appeal. This week, Todd Smith and Jody Sanders discuss the evolution of attorney-fee proof in Texas and ways attorneys can make the best record for both trial and appellate fees.
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Prelude to the 87th Texas Legislature | Jerry Bullard
Episode 47
jeudi 21 janvier 2021 • Duration 47:41
Every other year, the Texas Legislature meets to take on the State’s challenges. Few people follow that process more closely that Jerry Bullard of Adams, Lynch, and Loftin. Jerry’s years of experience and newsletter keep legal practitioners throughout the state on top of bills and laws that affect the way they practice. In his spare time, Jerry also chairs the State Bar Appellate Section. This week, he talks to Todd Smith and Jody Sanders about bills and potential legislative issues affecting legal practice and gives insight on what we might see this session.
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Deconstructing a Virtual Jury Trial | Judge Roy Ferguson
Episode 46
jeudi 14 janvier 2021 • Duration 01:09:35
While some counties have many district courts, some district courts have many counties. Few judges have a larger territory to cover than Judge Roy Ferguson of the 394th District Court. Given the size of his district, with few local attorneys, Judge Ferguson served as one of the early adopters of remote proceedings when COVID-19 hit. In this conversation with hosts Todd Smith and Jody Sanders, he shares how the adoption of virtual technology improved access to justice in his district and benefitted citizens, parties to litigation, and their counsel. Judge Ferguson also conducted one of Texas’s first virtual civil jury trials and deconstructs his experience for the benefit of our listeners.
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From the Texas Supreme Court to the Fifth Circuit | Judge Don Willett
Episode 45
jeudi 7 janvier 2021 • Duration 01:01:32
Growing up in meager circumstances, Judge Don Willett never imagined he would serve as the Tweeter Laureate of Texas or, more notably, as a justice on the Texas Supreme Court and now on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Willett credits his rise to the work ethic and sacrifices of his mother—a widow who worked long hours as a waitress to support him. Judge Willett applied that work ethic in both legal and policy jobs that put him on the path to the bench. In this week's episode, Judge Willett talks with Todd Smith and Jody Sanders about his career path, his judicial approach, and even font choices. He also shares some of the most memorable experiences he has had in his varied and fruitful career.
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