Michael P. Maslanka

April 28, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Here's a news headline from the Associated Press dated April 17: "Ten California Nurses Suspended for Refusing to Work Without N95 Masks." The…

By Michael P. Maslanka

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April 15, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

While America was on the verge of a revolution, Thomas Paine wrote, "... these are the times that try men's souls." Isn't that the truth today…

By Michael P. Maslanka

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March 19, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Even though the nature of work is evolving due to the COVID-19 outbreak, employment law issues will still continue to pop up within this framework, says Michael P. Maslanka is an assistant professor of law at UNT Dallas College of Law.

By Michael P. Maslanka

6 minute read

January 20, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

At the end of 2019, I read an article in The New York Times, "Eight Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself in 2020," by Tim Herrera. Hmm, kinder to yourself?…

By Michael P. Maslanka

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January 19, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

King's letter is a model of powerful persuasive skills and moral clarity, both of which are key for general counsel to possess.

By Michael P. Maslanka

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November 21, 2019 | Texas Lawyer

We finally saw two issues come to a crossroads at the United States Supreme Court in October, 2019: The first is whether sexual orientation is a protected classification under Title VII. The second is whether transgender status is similarly protected.

By Michael P. Maslanka

7 minute read

November 06, 2019 | Texas Lawyer

Why do we listen to bad advice? Because it's simple to understand, easy to digest and inoffensive to hear. All sizzle, no steak, as they say in West Texas. What follows are five pieces of bad advice but with each accompanied by an antidote to neutralize the poison and transform it into something helpful, actionable and meaningful.

By Michael P. Maslanka

6 minute read

September 30, 2019 | Texas Lawyer

Here are seven litigation myths that too often hold us hostage because they sound so reasonable, so intuitive and, well, so safe.

By Michael P. Maslanka

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September 03, 2019 | Texas Lawyer

Three Virtues of Self Reflection

By Michael P. Maslanka

5 minute read

June 27, 2019 | Texas Lawyer

I am not a fan of "Star Trek: The Next Generation." (Why was Captain Picard always yanking down on his uniform? You'd think he would have a bespoke…

By Michael P. Maslanka

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