Welcome to the July 9, 2008 edition of the Appellate Lawyer — the monthly newsletter of the HBA Appellate Section.

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1 – Case Summaries

A summary of selected recent opinions from the Texas Supreme Court and the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals by Ian Beliveaux (from the June 2008 luncheon).

2 – Tips from the Top – Tips from Appellate Practitioners

R. Alan York on not responding to snide remarks

3 – Houston Appellate Calendar

Calendar of appellate events from July through September 2008

4 – Current Practices of the First and Fourteenth Courts

Beth Crawford on the practices of the First and Fourteenth Courts regarding summer recess