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Katie Hall

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March 10, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Getting Pay Transparency Right: Best Practices and State Comparisons

While 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 Businesses

Texas 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 Preemption

In 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 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