Texas Appellate Law Podcast

Your backstage pass to the Texas and federal appellate systems. Hosted by @dtoddsmith and @jodyssanders. #appellatetwitter

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NEW EPISODE! When AI cuts a four-hour motion to fifteen minutes, hours-times-rate stops measuring value. Amy Prueger joins Todd and Jody on Ep. 173: fee segregation traps, the Rohrmoos debate, and what ethics opinions say you can bill. #appellatetwitter https://t.co/fT9V1fdIfL↗

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Mid-year check-in on the Texas Supreme Court's new petition-for-review rules from @dtoddsmith and @jodyssanders. https://t.co/XCWfE35gjC

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We're thankful to everyone who has checked out our YouTube channel - and we look forward to continuing to grow our audience!

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Exciting news! The full Texas Appellate Law Podcast catalog - all 171 episodes we've released over the last 6 years - is now live on YouTube, with timestamps on every episode. Whether you've listened from day one or you're just finding us, there's a lot to explore!

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In this episode, @jodyssanders and @dtoddsmith cover supersedeas on appeal: the four methods, how required amounts are calculated, net worth contests, substantial economic harm, Greystar's $25M-per-debtor cap, and alternative security. #appellatetwitter

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Most lawyers ask if they can get in trouble for using AI. @legalwritingpro back on the show after five years—says the risk runs the other way. Can you get in trouble for NOT using it? The duty of technological competence is the question. #appellatetwitter

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Before he was Chief Justice of Texas, Wallace Jefferson's client lost in the 5th Circuit and wouldn't fund a cert petition. He offered to file it for free. Cert was granted, and SCOTUS ruled in his favor. That story is his closing on the @TexAppLawPod.

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Opposing counsel called Chris Schandevel "the Brief-Writing Ninja." He didn't let that go—he built a brand, launched a company, and packed lessons from experience into a three-page style guide. This episode, he walks us through it. #appellatetwitter

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The Texas State Law Library gives every Texas resident free remote access to HeinOnline, Fastcase, e-books, Dorsaneo's, jury charges, pattern depositions, federal practice, and CLEs. Most lawyers have no idea. @SLLTexas Exec. Director Amy Small on Ep. 167. https://t.co/qkr2JHCPGR

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File on time. Hit every deadline. Lose without ever reaching the merits. That’s the Ferguson rule—and it’s just one of the sharp edges of election law that Elizabeth Alvarez walks us through in our latest episode. #appellatetwitter

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What does judicial accountability require of Texas trial courts? Judge Amy Clark Meachum joins us to discuss legislative mandates, modifications to the central docket system, and what the new summary judgment rule means for trial judges. #appellatetwitter https://t.co/5JRgRKVxyr

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NEW EPISODE: @Judgeschlegel joins us to talk about the Judicial AI Consortium, the social contract of human adjudication, and where courts are drawing the line on AI. https://t.co/jxG6gCXY80

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NEW EPISODE: The new TRCP 166a has been finalized, and the changes are far-reaching. We break down the new deadlines, response requirements, and practical implications for Texas litigators with appellate lawyer Michael Duncan. #appellatetwitter

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NEW EPISODE: We flip the script and explore how Texas appellate courts could improve the practitioner experience—from docketing statements and briefing timelines to mandamus denials and transparency. #appellatetwitter

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NEW EPISODE: @rbphillipsjr joins us to talk about #SCOTX rulemaking and permissive interlocutory appeals—a tool most Texas practitioners overlook. #AppellateTwitter

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The newest feature: YouTube Shorts. Quick, focused clips pulled directly from episodes—practical insights, guest tips, and war stories you can absorb on a break or between client meetings. 2/2 #AppellateTwitter

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The summary judgment rule changes hit March 1. The new petition-for-review rule is already in effect. Our YouTube channel covers both.

We're also rolling out episodes from our back catalog so you can catch up on past conversations anytime. 1/2
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