Ames “Reverse Discrimination” Case and the Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court of the U.S. is poised to consider the "reverse discrimination" Marlean Ames case for bias against majority rather than minority status.
Texas Supreme Court Finds Trial Court Abused Its Discretion in Not Allowing Defendants to Withdraw Admissions Responses
Dec. 6, 2024 - the Supreme Court of Texas issued a per curiam opinion in In re Euless Pizza, LP, et al., reversing the trial and appellate courts' decisions that prevented defendants from amending/withdrawing admissions responses.
Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Information – UPDATED March 3, 2025
UPDATE, MARCH 3, 2025 -- As was reported on Twitter/X Sunday, the Treasury Department will not enforce the Corporate Transparency Act's Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirement. See this article [...]
Parental Alienation – Part 1
First in a series - Claire James explains "Parental Alienation," where a parent intentionally damages the child’s relationship with the other parent and turns the child against that other parent.
What Actions Should Employers Take If the FTC Noncompete Ban Is Abandoned or Struck Down?
The new Trump Administration may spell a change for the FTC Noncompete Ban; Employment Law attorney Casey Erick explains.
H-1B Visas During the Trump Administration
As President Donald Trump enters his second term, debate over his immigration policy intensifies - making the future of the H-1B visa (for highly skilled foreign workers) uncertain.
President Trump’s Executive Order “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” and What That Means for Future Shareholder Actions
Shareholder actions challenging DEI programs may gain momentum following Trump's executive order impacting affirmative action measures.
Debts for a Partner’s or Agent’s Fraud are Still Nondischargeable, Regardless of Culpability of the Innocent Debtor
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court in Bartenwerfer v. Buckley, 598 U.S. 69 (2023), found that an innocent partner having no knowledge of the fraud committed by [...]
What About Alimony? Spousal Maintenance in Texas
Family Law attorney Claire E. James explains how Texas treats and/or limits post-divorce spousal maintenance by restricting eligibility, requiring spouses to work toward financial independence, and capping the amount and duration of payments.
Status: The Corporate Transparency Act Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement
Status as of January 13, 2025 of the Corporate Transparency Act's Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements and the stay on the reporting deadline.
