Texas Business Attorney: “FOOTBALL’S BACK!!”
I dusted off my Cowboys jersey on Monday after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the NFL lockout was finally over after the owners and players agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement (the “agreement”). A collective bargaining agreement functions as a labor contract between an employer and union(s). Collective bargaining agreements regulate working conditions […]
Supreme Court Rejects Class Action in Wal-Mart Sex Discrimination Suit
In a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Wal-Mart Monday when it rejected a class action suit brought by 1.5 million female employees of Wal-Mart. The court said that there was not enough commonality among each case of discrimination, pointing to the fact that Wal-Mart left most pay and promotion decisions […]
Caution: Workplace Retaliation on the Rise!
Last year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) received 36,258 charges for retaliation, thereby surpassing all other discrimination complaints, including race and sex discrimination, to become the number one filed charge with the EEOC. This sharp increase of complaints is due in part to the broad scope of federal and state retaliation laws. To […]
Starting a Texas Business: Entity Selection!
One of the greatest concerns when starting a business is what type of entity to select. In Texas, there are several types of entities to choose from, and understanding which is best for your particular needs can seem overwhelming. All business entities have their pros and cons. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the specific […]
Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements: Fact or Fiction?
Contrary to popular belief, non-compete agreements are generally enforceable in Texas. However, the non-competes have to be narrowly tailored to hold up in a courtroom. Specifically, the scope of the agreement has to be limited to: 1) a particular geographic area and 2) a limited amount of time. Texas courts have stated that two to […]
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