April 04, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Overtime Pay Front and CenterSome say that 2016 is the "Year of the FLSA"—the Fair Labor Standards Act. That sounds about right. Overtime pay will be front and center on corporate counsel's list of HR priorities.
By Alan Bush
7 minute read
December 16, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Like in Boxing, A Longer Reach is Advantageous in Choosing Venue on Non-CompetesThanks to the Fifth Circuit, Texas companies now have more ammo to pick Texas law (and venue) in non-competes and non-solicits for employees who work out-of-state.
By Alan Bush and Lee Winkelman
5 minute read
October 06, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
How to Train HR to Put Together a Flawless Investigation ReportEmmy red carpets and HR investigation reports: Both put you on display. The red carpet critics will mercilessly pick apart every last detail—from hemline to cuff line, from wing tip to stiletto. No doubt, plaintiff's counsel will play the critic on an HR investigation report. There's no hiding the flaws.
By Alan Bush and Lee Winkelman
5 minute read
October 06, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
How to Train HR to Put Together a Flawless Investigation ReportEmmy red carpets and HR investigation reports: Both put you on display. The red carpet critics will mercilessly pick apart every last detail—from hemline to cuff line, from wing tip to stiletto. No doubt, plaintiff's counsel will play the critic on an HR investigation report. There's no hiding the flaws.
By Alan Bush and Lee Winkelman
5 minute read
September 03, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Avoid Costly Litigation by Staying Up to Date on SlursFalling behind the times in vernacular could cost a company a six-figure discrimination lawsuit—along with all the disruption of defending against it. Let's get up to speed.
By Alan Bush and Lee Winkelman
5 minute read
September 02, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Avoid Costly Litigation by Staying Up to Date on SlursFalling behind the times in vernacular could cost a company a six-figure discrimination lawsuit—along with all the disruption of defending against it. Let's get up to speed.
By Alan Bush and Lee Winkelman
5 minute read
April 20, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
HR Legal Troubles That Spoil Mergers and AcquisitionsWhat can a buyer's deal team look for in due diligence? And what can a seller do before going on the market? Let's talk it out.
By Alan Bush and Meghan Hurse
5 minute read
April 17, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
HR Legal Troubles That Spoil Mergers and AcquisitionsWhat can a buyer's deal team look for in due diligence? And what can a seller do before going on the market? Let's talk it out.
By Alan Bush and Meghan Hurse
5 minute read
April 15, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
HR Legal Troubles That Spoil Mergers and AcquisitionsWhat can a buyer's deal team look for in due diligence? And what can a seller do before going on the market? Let's talk it out.
By Alan Bush and Meghan Hurse
5 minute read
April 15, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
HR Legal Troubles That Spoil Mergers and AcquisitionsWhat can a buyer's deal team look for in due diligence? And what can a seller do before going on the market? Let's talk it out.
By Alan Bush and Meghan Hurse
5 minute read