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Kenneth Artz

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May 20, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Employers Should Beware of Efforts to Limit Mandatory Employment Arbitration

While there is no indication that the Texas legislature will seriously consider banning mandatory employment arbitration in Texas any time soon, the movement in other states to do so affects how multistate employers choose to proceed.

By Mike Muskat and Corey Devine

5 minute read

May 20, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Vessel Arrests, Attachments and Seizures

In the United States, vessels hold a unique status under maritime law--each possesses its own persona that subjects it to potential arrest even in the absence of jurisdiction over its owners.

By Keith Letourneau

7 minute read

May 19, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Father and Mother Know Best: Juggling Parenting, Working and Learning Your Firm's Work Policies

An associate thinking of making a lateral move—and thinking of starting a family—should review potential firms' parental leave policies.

By Stuart H. Clements and Alissa Gipson

6 minute read

May 19, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Takeaways: Is Your Business a Good Candidate for Cyber Insurance?

Managers, partners, high ranking executives, owners and other decision-makers have the very important task of evaluating their risk and cybersecurity status and making the decision of whether or not they want to get cyber insurance.

By Kenneth Artz

5 minute read

May 18, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Proliferation of Laws Providing Employment Protections for Marijuana Users Complicate Businesses' Efforts to Maintain Occupational and Public Safety

While the number of states protecting employee use of recreational marijuana is currently small, there is no question that the number will grow.

By Robert S. Nichols and Amber K. Dodds

6 minute read

May 18, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Attorneys May Suffer Consequences for Using Their Clients' Ill-Gotten Evidence

The allegations against attorney Taylor focused on her use and disclosure of the communications in the underlying custody modification—not on her playing a part in the interception of those communications.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

7 minute read

May 18, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

What Texas Employers Must Know When Considering Remote Work for Employees

At the outset employees working remotely may seem cost efficient. But failure to address the details of how to correctly implement remote work can result in unexpected business costs in days ahead.

By Angella H. Myers

6 minute read

May 17, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Forcing Religious Adoption and Foster Care Providers to Abandon Their Religious Beliefs or Close Their Doors Harms Our Most Vulnerable Children

In November of 2021, however, the Biden Administration announced that it is revoking the waivers issued to Texas and South Carolina (as well as a third waiver issued to Michigan). Instead, HHS will require a case-by-case analysis for religious exemptions.

By Justin Butterfield

5 minute read

May 17, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Astroworld Disaster Takes an Unexpected Twist

"Scott's talent for stirring up a young fan base with the fury of an underground punk act has long been a part of his appeal. On his 2018 song 'Stargazing,' the rapper reveled in his crowds' heaving energy: 'it ain't a mosh pit if ain't no injuries.' "

By Aron Solomon

4 minute read

May 16, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Visiting the Sins of Children on Their Parents: Parental Tort Liability

In Texas, parents can be civilly liable for their children's torts, but only under specific, limited circumstances.

By Quentin Brogdon

9 minute read