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Bennett et al v. State Bar of Texas
Case Number:
4:21-cv-02829
Court:
Nature of Suit:
Constitutional - State Statute
Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
Judge:
Firms
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August 16, 2022
Texas State Bar Beats Attys' Dues Suit
A Texas federal judge struck down a proposed class action against the State Bar of Texas arguing that attorneys who don't agree with how the bar's money is spent should be reimbursed their dues, ruling that the three attorney plaintiffs couldn't overcome the hurdle of sovereign immunity.
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February 25, 2022
Texas Bar Dues Opponents Move For Class Cert.
A trio of attorneys seeking to force the State Bar of Texas to return $60 million in collected membership fees moved for class certification this week, arguing that attorneys who don't agree with how the money is spent should be reimbursed.
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January 25, 2022
Texas Bar Claims Immunity From Membership Fee Suit
The State Bar of Texas moved to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit Monday, arguing that its position as a state agency prohibits attorneys from suing it to claw back membership fees.
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September 01, 2021
Attys Attempt To Shut Down Texas Bar Membership Fees
A proposed class action filed by attorneys in Texas Monday seeks to stop the state bar from collecting membership dues after it lost a Fifth Circuit challenge while also asking the bar to pay up to $60 million to reimburse already paid dues.