New post at 14th & Colorado on the jurisdiction decisions related to the new statewide courts over the last few weeks. #SCOTX

She didn't make it stick, Steve. Otherwise, he might've approved. Because, having read an opinion, he definitely has a better feel for J. Scalia than she does.

The statute governing the proceedings, according to the probate judge's brief, allows a jury trial in a county court. He expressed concern that the footnote made it seem that a person could only get a jury trial in a contested case heard in a statutory probate court. Today, the Court deleted the fn.

A few months back, I posted at 14th & Colorado about amicus practice at #SCOTX. Today's orders list highlights the importance, value, and flexible nature of amicus at the Court. In August 2024, the Court issued a per curiam on a probate issue. The original PC included footnote 8 pictured. /1

"Why are you leaving so early, young associate?"

You have to appreciate how seriously Blue takes the speedy trial very seriously. Trial on the same day as the crime!? Even Dick Wolf couldn’t have dreamed of this. (Yes, this is what goes through your head on 300th rewatch.)

Big orders list from #SCOTX today. CJ Hecht with several opinions. In Webster v. CLD, an opinion by Justice Young, the Court holds the courts lack subject matter jurisdiction & the disciplinary board was wrong to go after Webster/(presumably Paxton)/etc.
www.txcourts.gov/media/145986...

I know a lot of people like to listen to classical music when they write. Anyone else like to jam? Jelly Roll is at the top of my list right now.

Me writing:

Using only a restaurant, tell us where you went to college.

@gelbach.bsky.social is probably going to be the only person that knows this place.

For the watch fans, this is a cool auction item. Speedmaster worn in space by a Roscosmos astronaut. For the rest of us, maybe the snoopy will have to do. www.fratellowatches.com/padalkas-spa...

First two by me. Last pic of an abstract by another PhD who worked with my grad advisor just before me.

Someone told me Rocket looks like Sprocket and I can’t unsee it.

He acts like he never gets to eat.

Your pets | What they’re named after

I made the cover! This is a short-form based on my article forthcoming in the South Carolina Law Review examining the efficacy and constitutionality of gun insurance mandates like those in San Jose and New Jersey.