February 2009 through April 2009
* Please note that appellate practice luncheon for March is in the second week of the month, not the third due to spring break considerations.
February 16:
Presidents’ Day
The following courts will be closed:
· Texas Supreme Court
· Fifth Circuit
· First Court of Appeals – the late filing box will not be available
· Fourteenth Court of Appeals – the late filing box will not be available
February 19:
HBA Appellate Practice Luncheon
The Honorable Leslie Yates, the Honorable Terry Jennings, and Kent Rutter: Advanced Appellate Practice in the 1st and 14th Courts of Appeal: Understanding and Navigating the Thicket.
Place:
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 members; $30 non-members with RSVP and section walk-ins; $35 non-member walk-ins
CLE Credit: 1.0 hr. participatory credit
RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 by NOON. Please note that, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will be billed for the cost of the lunch. RSVP’s are transferable.
Contact: scampbell@rustyhardin.com or call Shannon Campbell at 713-652-9000
Additional Information: If you would like a vegetarian or fruit plate, please note this request when making your RSVP and kindly inform your waiter at the luncheon that you requested a vegetarian entrée/fruit plate.
February 24:
Mardi Gras
The following courts will be closed:
· Fifth Circuit
March 12:
HBA Appellate Practice Luncheon
The Honorable Keith P. Ellison, The
Place:
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 members; $30 non-members with RSVP and section walk-ins; $35 non-member walk-ins
CLE Credit: 1.0 hr. participatory credit
RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 by NOON. Please note that, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will be billed for the cost of the lunch. RSVP’s are transferable.
Contact: scampbell@rustyhardin.com or call Shannon Campbell at 713-652-9000
Additional Information: If you would like a vegetarian or fruit plate, please note this request when making your RSVP and kindly inform your waiter at the luncheon that you requested a vegetarian entrée/fruit plate.
Please note: The appellate practice luncheon for March is in the second week of the month, not the third due to spring break considerations.
February 24:
Good Friday
The following clerk’s offices will be working with a skeleton crew:
· Fifth Circuit
The following courts will not have a late filing box:
· First Court of Appeals
· Fourteenth Court of Appeals
April 16:
HBA Appellate Practice Luncheon
Speaker and topic TBA
Place:
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 members; $30 non-members with RSVP and section walk-ins; $35 non-member walk-ins
CLE Credit: 1.0 hr. participatory credit
RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 by NOON. Please note that, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will be billed for the cost of the lunch. RSVP’s are transferable.
Contact: scampbell@rustyhardin.com or call Shannon Campbell at 713-652-9000
Additional Information: If you would like a vegetarian or fruit plate, please note this request when making your RSVP and kindly inform your waiter at the luncheon that you requested a vegetarian entrée/fruit plate.
April 24–25:
HBA Civil District / Appellate Bench Bar Conference
Place: San Luis Resort and
Time: Begins at 8:45 on Friday; Ends at noon on Saturday
Cost: $425 single occupancy; $370 per person double occupancy; $50 Spouse/Guest Dinner
CLE Credit: 9.25 hours MCLE credit (3.0 hours ethics credit)
RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 by NOON. Please note that, if you RSVP and do not attend, you will be billed for the cost of the lunch. RSVP’s are transferable.
Contact: call Lucy Fisher at (713) 759-1133
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