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March 08, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

NLRB Finds Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements Unlawful

Texas' strong public policy protecting the freedom of contract is firmly rooted in the state's jurisprudence. See Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance…

By C. Larry Carbo III and Julie Offerman

7 minute read

March 07, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Supervisor Can't Earn Overtime? Not So Fast, Rules Supreme Court

Michael Hewitt was a toolpusher supervising 12 to 14 other employees who was paid a daily rate with no overtime.

By Jennifer L. Anderson, Zachary B. Busey and Mary Gentry

3 minute read

March 07, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Making Employee Arbitration Agreements Work for the Employer

Outside of its class-busting properties, arbitration can be a mixed bag for employers.

By Travis J. Odom

8 minute read

March 02, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: New Partners at McGuireWoods, Jackson Walker

Chelsea Hilliard has joined McGuireWoods' commercial litigation practice as a partner in Dallas, plus other moves.

By Katie Hall

5 minute read

October 30, 2019 | Legaltech News

How Inventors and Attorneys Can Master the Balancing Act of Patent Claims

Often, a patent lawyer must encourage a reluctant inventor to think more broadly about their inventions while an inventor must ensure the technical integrity and novelty of the patent remains intact. But those two viewpoints do not need to be at odds.

By Katie Hall, Ciprun Global

7 minute read

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