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Texas Collections Manual 2022, ed., Is Now Available!
Texas Bar Books is proud to announce the 2022 edition of the Texas Collections Manual. Available as an online subscription, digital download, or hard copy + digital download, the Texas Collections Manual, 2022 ed., provides over 300 forms to make collection matters as streamlined as possible. Across 22 chapters of practice notes, the Texas Collections Manual outlines the “why” behind the “how” of collections.
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Updated Forms: Family Law Practice Manual [Word Doc & PDF Downloads]
The Texas Supreme Court’s amended rule 21(b) and new rule 21d of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, which went into effect on February 1, 2023, substantially changed the requirements for giving notice of court proceedings. As a free service to the members of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, the forms addressing these new requirements are available for download here.
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Why Time Management Matters to Lawyers
Get more work done and boost your mental health by being proactive about how you use your time. In this blog post, we highlight some of the positive outcomes you can expect from managing your time.
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4 Time Management Methods to Amplify Your Productivity
When it comes to running a law firm, managing your time may seem difficult, if not downright impossible. By implementing a time management method in your daily routine, you’ll be able to elevate your productivity both in and out of the office. We’ve compiled four great time management methods for you to try out.
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Practical Tips to Level Up Your Remote Depositions
Remote depositions will continue to be a part of the legal system. Not only are they more convenient, but they also save time and money for lawyers and clients alike. Check out these simple tips to take your videoconferencing skills to the next level.
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NEW Case Alerts from Fastcase: Never Miss Another Texas Case Law Update
Fastcase is now offering free up-to-date Texas case law alerts to State Bar of Texas members. Updates draw on new Texas trial and appellate court opinions, so you’ll always be informed. Sign up today!
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4 Healthy Habits for Lawyers to Boost Mental & Physical Well-being
By incorporating healthy habits into your life, you can overcome these negative effects and face every day with optimism. We’ve compiled four healthy tips to take your mental and physical wellness to the next level.
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Top 3 Data Risks Texas Lawyers Must Avoid
Law firms of all sizes can easily become victims of data breaches, phishing scams, and hacks. Here's how you can protect yourself, your firm, and your clients from potential cybersecurity hazards.
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Proposed Changes: Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges
Drafts with proposed changes to the Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges are now available. To access them, click on the download button on this page.
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Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges Online
Now Available! Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges Online Written byTexas Bar Books Staff Share this Post Texas Bar Books is now offering the Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges online! This new version has several features designed to save you time and effort while drafting and assembling your charges. Since we will no longer be offering updates in hard copy format, we want to give you...
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Proposed Changes: Rules of Civil Procedure to Be Updated Allowing Most Court Proceedings to Be Held Remotely
Proposed Changes: Rules of Civil Procedure to Be Updated Allowing Most Court Proceedings to Be Held Remotely Written byTexas Bar Books Staff Share this Post The supreme court has proposed a change to the Rules of Civil Procedure that would give Texas judges the authority to allow most court proceedings to be held remotely. The rule as proposed states that the court must not require...
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Texas Guardianship Manual, 2022 Ed.
Now Available! Texas Guardianship Manual, 2022 Ed. Written byTexas Bar Books Staff Share this Post The Texas Guardianship Manual is a valuable resource for lawyers administering guardianships. It is organized by a logical sequence of events that occur during the administration process. Its uniform format of 16 chapters of practice notes and 220 forms is designed to enhance readability, improve ready reference, and accommodate easier...
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Annotated Texas Family Code, 2022 Edition
A project of the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section, the Annotated Texas Family Code provides commentary from seasoned family law attorneys. This new edition clearly indicates case law updated annotations and includes more than two hundred selected CLE articles from the TexasBarCLE Online Library.
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Sometimes You Don’t See It Coming—Succession Planning for Your Practice
It only takes a few minutes to gain peace of mind for you and protection for your clients, your colleagues, and your family. Visit the Law Practice Management website for more information.
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Now Available! Texas Real Estate Forms Manual, 2022 Edition
7 Reasons You Need the New 2022 Edition of the Texas Real Estate Forms Manual The Texas Real Estate Forms Manual has been updated to reflect legislative and case law changes and will become an essential part of your real estate law practice. Here’s why:
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Now Available! Texas Family Law Practice Manual, 2022 ed.
The Texas Family Law Practice Manual has been updated to reflect legislative and case law changes and will become an essential part of your family law practice. Here’s why— Contributors include attorneys who are experts in the family law field.
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Form Substituted in Texas Family Law Practice Manual, 2022 Edition
On June 2, 2022, an updated version of form 26-9, “Request for Findings in Possession Order,” was added to the Texas Family Law Practice Manual, as the update was inadvertently omitted from the initial release of the 2022 edition.
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Now Available! Texas Probate System, 2022 ed.
The Texas Probate System, 2022 ed., will be the cornerstone of your probate law practice. Here's why
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Now Available! Essentials of Water Resources, 7th Edition
Edited by Mary K. Sahs and Holly Heinrich, and featuring over 65 authors, Essentials of Texas Water Resources, 7th ed. covers multiple topics, including surface water and groundwater availability modeling, surface water and groundwater transactions, flood management, water utilities, water districts, and water reuse.
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Switch to Paperless! Learn More About Digital Downloads
First it was toilet paper, now it’s the printed word. Fortunately, Texas Bar Books is prepared! The worldwide paper shortage is affecting Texas Bar Books and publishers around the globe.
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