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North Texas Giving Day is two weeks away. We talk a lot about the ripple effect of CAIL's training — the way one well-pr...
09/04/2026

North Texas Giving Day is two weeks away. We talk a lot about the ripple effect of CAIL's training — the way one well-prepared judge or prosecutor can shape thousands of outcomes. But it's worth being direct about the flip side: what happens when that training doesn't happen, or doesn't happen well.

At CAIL's Capital Defense College last year, we heard from Anthony Graves, who spent years on death row for a crime he didn't commit before being exonerated. He now runs the Peer Navigator Project, helping other formerly incarcerated people rebuild their lives.

At our 20th Actual Innocence Conference, we heard from the San Antonio Four — who spent nearly two decades fighting to prove what should never have been in question: their innocence.

We don't work directly with the public. We work with the people the public depends on — training the judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys who can help prevent stories like these from happening again.

Early Giving for North Texas Giving Day is open now — gifts made today count toward our campaign total ahead of September 17.

🔗 Give Now: https://pulse.ly/qiu24kl3d0

Today in the Rule of Law: Thurgood Marshall was confirmed as the first African American justice on the U.S. Supreme Cour...
08/30/2026

Today in the Rule of Law: Thurgood Marshall was confirmed as the first African American justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, breaking barriers nearly two centuries after the Court's creation. (1967)

Why It Matters: Justice Marshall’s confirmation reinforced a core principle of the rule of law: courts derive legitimacy not only from constitutional authority, but from their capacity to reflect the people they serve. His tenure strengthened the judiciary’s role as a guardian of equal protection and constitutional accountability.

Learn more about Thurgood Marshall’s legacy: https://pulse.ly/73j7x6eyk8

Justice doesn't announce itself. It shows up quietly — in how a judge rules, how an attorney prepares a case, how an off...
08/28/2026

Justice doesn't announce itself. It shows up quietly — in how a judge rules, how an attorney prepares a case, how an officer responds to a call.

After completing CAIL's School of Police Supervision at ILEA, the share of officers who described policing as a service-oriented profession rose from 63% to 77%. That's not just a statistic — it's evidence that everyday interactions between officers and their communities may look different because of this training.

We don't work directly with the public. We work with the people the public depends on.

Early Giving for North Texas Giving Day is open now — gifts made today count toward our campaign total ahead of September 17.

🔗 Give Now: https://pulse.ly/use9nkai1b

Before our North Texas Giving Day campaign begins tomorrow, we wanted to pause and say something simple: thank you.Wheth...
08/26/2026

Before our North Texas Giving Day campaign begins tomorrow, we wanted to pause and say something simple: thank you.

Whether you've supported CAIL financially, shared our work with your network, or simply followed along to learn more about what we do — you're part of this. The training we provide shapes how a judge rules, how an officer responds to a call, how a case gets handled fairly instead of unfairly. The effects of that reach further than we can usually see or measure.

No ask today. Just gratitude — for everyone who's part of this community, in whatever way that looks like for you.

You'll hear from us again in the coming days about North Texas Giving Day. For now: thank you.

Today in the Rule of Law: The London Agreement was signed, establishing procedures for the Nuremberg Trials of N**i war ...
08/08/2026

Today in the Rule of Law: The London Agreement was signed, establishing procedures for the Nuremberg Trials of N**i war criminals. (1945)

Why It Matters: The London Agreement laid the foundation for prosecuting crimes against humanity and war crimes, shaping the principles of modern international criminal law.

Learn more about the London Agreement: https://pulse.ly/dgnflqc1t1

Today in the Rule of Law: A New York jury vindicated Peter Zenger in a seditious libel case, affirming that truth is a d...
08/04/2026

Today in the Rule of Law: A New York jury vindicated Peter Zenger in a seditious libel case, affirming that truth is a defense to defamation. (1735)

Why It Matters: This case laid the groundwork for freedom of the press, establishing an enduring principle that truth serves as a shield against unjust accusations.

Learn more about the trial of Peter Zenger: https://pulse.ly/nbgd9altmc

Today in the Rule of Law: Justice Robert Jackson delivered his closing argument at the Nuremberg trials, defining crimes...
07/26/2026

Today in the Rule of Law: Justice Robert Jackson delivered his closing argument at the Nuremberg trials, defining crimes against humanity. (1946)

Why It Matters: Jackson’s eloquent arguments at Nuremberg established a legal framework for prosecuting war crimes, shaping international criminal law for generations.

Learn more about the Nuremberg trials: https://pulse.ly/omyt06qc2z

Today in the Rule of Law: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Nixon, limiting executive privilege during th...
07/24/2026

Today in the Rule of Law: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Nixon, limiting executive privilege during the Watergate scandal. (1974)

Why It Matters: This decision affirmed that no one, not even the President, is above the law, reinforcing the principle of accountability in governance.

Learn more about United States v. Nixon: https://pulse.ly/yoea3yiv6m

🆓 FREE UPCOMING WEBINAR | 1 HR MCLEWorkplace DEI at a Crossroads: An Update on Current Trends and DevelopmentsJoin the I...
07/13/2026

🆓 FREE UPCOMING WEBINAR | 1 HR MCLE

Workplace DEI at a Crossroads: An Update on Current Trends and Developments

Join the Institute for Energy Law - IEL's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for this complimentary CLE session breaking down where DEI law and enforcement stand today, including:

⚖️ Key executive actions and agency guidance
⚖️ Congressional attention
⚖️ Recent litigation shaping employer-sponsored DEI programs

📅 July 23, 2026 | 🕛 12:00 PM Central | ⏱️ 1 hour
💻 Virtual — no cost, no membership required
🎓 1.0 hr Texas MCLE credit (other jurisdictions available upon request)

Featuring Corey Devine and Mariah Berry of Muskat Devine (Houston), both board-certified in Labor & Employment Law.

Since early 2025, DEI programs have faced growing legal uncertainty as federal policy and enforcement priorities shift. Whether you practice in energy or any other industry, this session will help you separate lawful equal-opportunity efforts from practices facing legal challenge.

Register free: https://pulse.ly/w1dai6edij

🎉 CAIL is pleased to announce that Jay E. Ray has been named Director of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (IT...
07/13/2026

🎉 CAIL is pleased to announce that Jay E. Ray has been named Director of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA), effective immediately.

Jay, who currently serves as Vice President of CAIL, succeeds Thomas (T.L.) Cubbage, who is now focusing on his role as President of CAIL. Jay previously served as Co-Director of the Institute for Energy Law - IEL and now leads both ITA and the Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law (SWIICL).

"Jay's proven leadership across CAIL's institutes makes him exceptionally well-suited to guide ITA's continued growth," said T.L. Cubbage, President of CAIL.

Congratulations, Jay! 👏Read more: https://pulse.ly/tskkpgrstb

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