New Regulations Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Contain Controversial Provisions Requiring Employers to Provide Women with Time Off to Obtain Abortions
After some delay, the EEOC issued its final regulation on April 15, 2024 (the regulations go into effect on June 18, 2024). In the regulations, the terms “childbirth, or related medical conditions” include “having or not having an abortion.” 29 CFR 1636.3(b). Labor and Employment attorney Brian Farrington explains.
Beware – Innocent Directors Found Responsible for Single Director’s Fraud
Bill Siegel looks at the In re Cyber Litigation and whether a Controlling Director's intent to defraud can be imputed to the Innocent Directors of a company's Board of Directors.
Biden Administration’s Department of Labor Raises Salary Test for Exempt Employees
Labor and Employment attorney Brian Farrington explains the recent Department of Labor changes to the Salary Test for Exempt employees.
What Is “One Day/One Trial” and Why It Should Be Standard for All Courts
Attorney Hunter Ralston explains the One Day/One Trial process and the benefits for employees and employers.
Groundbreaking U.S. Corporate Transparency Act and What Business Owners Should Know
The Corporate Transparency Act requires most small corporations, companies and limited partnerships to register "beneficial ownership information" with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Fathers’ Rights: Summer Possession Schedules and Maximizing Time with Your Children
While divorced fathers generally see their children less during the school year (than do divorced mothers), summer provides a great opportunity for fathers to spend more quality time with their children. Family Law attorney Jack Beesely explains the Summer Possession Period and options in Texas.
Bernie Sanders Proposes 32-Hour Workweek, and Daily Overtime
Employment Law attorney Brian Farrington, who previously worked at the Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division, explains the 32-Hour Workweek Act - introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders.
Sitting on the Sidelines During a Bankruptcy Can Result in Catastrophic Consequences
Bill Siegel discusses the Fifth Circuit holding in Raymond James v. Jalbert (In re: German Pellets La., LLC) - and the consequences for a creditor who opts to "sit on the sidelines" of a bankruptcy.
2023 Statistics for the Supreme Court of Texas are Here
Every Spring, Appellate attorney Mike Northrup provides his statistical analysis of the Supreme Court of Texas for the prior year. Here are his findings for 2023.
Child Custody Basics in Texas
Family Law attorney Claire James outlines the essential basics of child custody in Texas, including explaining the differences between conservatorship and possession.
