March 21, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Former Judge Albright Clerk To Head New Texas Office of Russ August & KabatPeter Tong, who has nearly a decade of patent litigation and prosecution experience, will head the Dallas office.
By Katie Hall
3 minute read
March 15, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Sensing an Ending: How Telling Stories Shapes Jurors' UnderstandingLet's consider how narratives are constructed and how they lead us to conclusions.
By Randy D. Gordon
7 minute read
March 14, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Can You Litigate Your Way Out of the Friend Zone?I noticed a story about a rather unusual way to respond when one's romantic overtures fall flat: sue.
By Hon. John G. Browning
5 minute read
March 14, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Alleging Wrongful Death in Abortion Case, Texas Man Sues 3 WomenThe Texas Legislature previously passed legislation empowering private citizens to sue anyone who "aids or abets" an abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy.
By Katie Hall
2 minute read
March 13, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Newsmakers: Former Appeals Court Justice Rejoins Dykema, Plus New Partners at IP FirmFormer Appeals Court Justice Rejoins Dykema's Dallas Office The law firm Dykema announced in January the addition of David J. Schenck to the firm's…
By Katie Hall
6 minute read
March 10, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Getting Pay Transparency Right: Best Practices and State ComparisonsWhile Texas has not passed any pay transparency legislation, employers may still be subject to other jurisdictions' laws.
By Amanda E. Brown and Joseph J. Mammone Jr.
8 minute read
March 10, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Texas Benefits Exist For Veterans Starting BusinessesTexas Senate Bill 938 provides veteran-owned businesses a waiver for the formation fees and the Texas franchise tax for up to five years. However, veterans must apply for it.
By Sean Buckley
5 minute read
March 09, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
A Conflicting Tune: Texas Courts Differ On Trade Secret PreemptionIn The Beatles' song "Hello, Goodbye," Sir Paul McCartney sings about conflicting instructions for the listener: "You say yes, I say no. You…
By Michael Woodson and John Hays
8 minute read
March 08, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
NLRB Finds Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements UnlawfulTexas' 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 CourtMichael 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
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