In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Dallas attorney Kent C. Krause to discuss the basics of aviation law—many attorneys have limited knowledge of this expansive area of the law—and dig into its evolving issues and changes. Can your neighbor fly his drone into your yard? What’s the
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Ethics opinion offers principles for lawyers’ ethical use of AI
In February 2025, the Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas issued Opinion 705, addressing the ethical implications surrounding the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by Texas attorneys. This opinion was requested by the Taskforce for Responsible AI in the Law (TRAIL), an initiative started by State Bar Immediate Past President Cindy…
Professional Ethics Committee seeks public comments on proposed ethics opinion
By Will Korn
The Professional Ethics Committee for the State Bar of Texas is accepting public comments on the following proposed ethics opinion:
Proposed Opinion 2024-6 (comment deadline 1/18/2025):
What ethical issues are raised under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct by a lawyer’s use of generative artificial intelligence in the practice of law?
Go here to…
Coming soon: vLex Fastcase, free to State Bar of Texas members
By Staff
Update 11/4/2024: Due to popular demand, vLex Fastcase has added a second webinar to demonstrate the platform’s new features to members of the State Bar of Texas.
Webinar Details:
- Date: December 9
- Time: Noon to 1 p.m. CST
- Register here
Original post 10/21/2024: Since 2014, Fastcase’s legal research has been one of the most important…
IP Law: Black Mirror Perspectives: Ethical Questions Arising from Technology, Innovation, and Social Media (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
In the 11th installment in a series of episodes of the State Bar of Texas Podcast recorded from the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024, the topic focuses on IP law. What can we learn about law from a sci-fi TV show? State Bar of Texas Podcast host Rocky Dhir welcomes Leela Madan, Hope…
Leadership Vision for 2024-2025 (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
In the ninth installment in a series of episodes of the State Bar of Texas Podcast recorded from the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024, the topic focuses on leadership vision. 2024-2025 State Bar of Texas President Steve Benesh and 2024-2025 Texas Young Lawyers Association President Hisham Masri join State Bar of Texas Podcast…
The Intricacies of AI Policy and Governance (State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024)
In the first installment in a series of episodes of the State Bar of Texas Podcast recorded from the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2024, the topic focuses on the intricacies of AI policy and governance. Lawyers have been getting into ethical hot water over both the use and misuse of AI, failing in…
Board approves budget, 10% dues increase to support bar’s financial security
By Lowell Brown
The State Bar of Texas Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting on April 19 in Galveston. Highlights of the meeting appear below. Watch video of the meeting on YouTube, and read the agenda and meeting materials at texasbar.com/bodmaterials.
Proposed budget and dues increase
The board voted to submit the bar’s proposed 2024-2025…
State Bar of Texas board to meet April 19 in Galveston
By Lowell Brown
The State Bar of Texas Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting April 19 in Galveston.
The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Tremont House, 2300 Ship Mechanic St. The meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live on the State Bar of Texas YouTube channel.
The agenda and…
Sponsored Content: The Top Technology Tools for Law Firms in 2024
From the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to cloud-based options that allow lawyers to operate more efficiently while working remotely, many firms are adopting more technology right now. However, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest options to find the tools that best fit your firm’s needs.
In this post,…