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October 18, 2026
Federal filing rules limit certain personal identifiers. Prepare a separate public copy, remove sensitive text and hidden data, and check the court’s procedure.
October 17, 2026
A caller’s number or court seal does not prove a demand is genuine. Check the real court independently before sending money or personal information.
October 16, 2026
Gabe Roth’s advocacy for accessible judicial disclosures, the database Congress required in 2022, and what readers can learn from the records today.
October 15, 2026
California AB 2039 changes solicitation enforcement, client financing and good-faith reporting protections. The enacted law has an ordinary January 1, 2027 effective date.
October 14, 2026
A lawyer’s award, client rating and board certification answer different questions. Check the source, selection criteria and specialty before relying on a badge.
October 13, 2026
Texas changed judicial discipline and funded staffing and technology. The public record establishes the reforms, but their effect on complaint outcomes needs separate evidence.
October 12, 2026
The court records behind Arnold Yan’s removal petition against Tarrant County District Clerk Tom Wilder, the clerk’s response and the decisions denying relief.
October 11, 2026
Clarify client identity, scope, instructions, communications and conflicts before relying on a lawyer in a probate or trust matter.
October 10, 2026
Compare communication assistance, fee disputes, disciplinary review, the Client Security Fund and civil claims before choosing a route after lawyer-related harm.
October 9, 2026
Judith Zaffirini’s 2019 guardianship reform gave Texas courts tools to audit accounts and flag possible exploitation. What the program does, and where follow-up matters.
October 8, 2026
Two Houston appellate decisions show why an undisclosed arbitrator relationship can undo one award while another survives—and why consumers need clear disclosures before the result is final.
October 7, 2026
Caroline Allison asks how consumers can screen lawyers when reviews may be misleading. Her account connects online reputation, legal fees and arbitration accountability.
October 6, 2026
The SCJC meets October 7 in Austin. Confirmed registration details, the hearing’s purpose, and how to prepare a focused comment about judicial oversight.
October 5, 2026
Arnold Yan challenged a visiting-judge assignment. Part 7 examines David Evans’s administrative role, Yan’s published motion and what the available record does—and does not—establish.
October 4, 2026
When your lawyer becomes a lender, investor or buyer, trust alone is not enough. Understand financial conflicts, written terms and independent advice before signing.
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