November 07, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Legal Awards Winners and Attorney of the Year AnnouncedCongratulations to the honorees.
By Katie Hall
3 minute read
November 02, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
New Possibilities For Employment Discrimination Emerge in Post-Pandemic EraAn employer's failure to provide the necessary protections and accommodations for their immunocompromised employees may subject them to liability for discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and to claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
By Rola Daaboul
7 minute read
October 11, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
'A Place Where I Could Build Something': Spencer Fane Expands IP Team In TexasSpencer Fane's Texas IP team has brought on five lateral hires since May.
By Katie Hall
3 minute read
October 10, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Texas GC Compensation Report: Cash Drops Off While Total Compensation RisesAn updated ranking based on 2022 data has revealed shifts in the compensation structure among the highest paid general counsel in Texas, with notably less cash among the top 20 than last year but an increase in total compensation.
By Katie Hall
6 minute read
October 10, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
The Changing Landscape of Worksite Enforcement: Form I-9 and E-Verify DevelopmentsDHS and ICE have been keeping employers on their toes this year.
By Meredith Doll
7 minute read
October 10, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Grappling With the Confusing Holding of Rohrmoos for Landlord-Tenant LawThis article focuses on Rohrmoos'—apparent—collapsing of the distinction between the implied warranty of suitability in a commercial lease and a material breach of lease and offers insight into what both transactional and litigation lawyers should consider in evaluating commercial leases post-Rohrmoos.
By Troy "T.J." Hales and Kimberly A. Cruz
6 minute read
October 10, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Employee E-Signatures in Arbitration Agreements Under ScrutinyA recent opinion out of the Texas 14th Court of Appeals has raised the bar for employers trying to enforce arbitration agreements electronically signed by employees.
By Holly Williamson and Marshall Horton
6 minute read
October 04, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Public or Non-Public Registration as a Sex Offender?In the recent case of In Re B.K.A., the Texas Court of Appeals grappled with the question of whether a teenager should be required to register on a sex offenders list publicly or non-publicly.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
9 minute read
September 27, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Five Years After They Were Separated at the Border, Families Are Still Waiting for Justice"These families have waited long enough. We are taking the Biden Administration to court to ensure they get the compensation they deserve for the trauma the federal government inflicted."
By Melissa Giangrande
7 minute read
September 25, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Employers Navigate Post-Pandemic Compliance and Regulatory Changes in a Shifting Immigration LandscapeNow more than ever, it is vital that businesses review their internal immigration policies and processes, internal audit procedures, and training.
By Kelly D. Cobb
7 minute read
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