New California Law Potentially Impacts Other States’ Non-Compete Agreements
California has updated its non-competition law to give employees more freedom to work with competitors. This means that any agreements that restrict someone from working with a competitor in California are now invalid, except in limited cases.
Cowles Thompson Obtains Take-Nothing Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Suit
Cowles Thompson obtained a take-nothing Summary Judgment in a wrongful death lawsuit for our client - a major retailer.
Casey Erick Achieves Board Certification in Civil Trial Law
Casey Erick received Board Certification in Civil Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Texas Estate Planning and Your Digital Assets
How does a fiduciary access the digital assets of a person if the person has not divulged the assets or the means to access the assets such as via passwords?
Fathers’ Rights: Living Close to Your Ex to Benefit from the Texas Family Code’s Expanded Standard Possession Order
Jack Beesley outlines father's rights in relation to the Texas Family Code’s expanded Standard Possession Order .
The “Notwithstanding” Clause May Not Control
What effect does the "notwithstanding" clause in an agreement have over a specific provision of a contract?
Fifth Circuit Expands Employer Liability for Sexual Harassment/Hostile Work Environment in Private Nude Video Case
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment in favor of the City of Houston on a firefighter’s claim for sexual harassment/hostile work environment.
Jury Selection in Litigation: Preparing for Voir Dire, Identifying Bias, and Leveraging Strikes
Commercial Litigation attorney Casey Erick recently presented a CLE on Jury Selection - including the elements of preparing for voir dire and getting to know prospective jurors.
Cowles Thompson Secures a Reversal of Summary Judgment Involving the Rescission of Agreement to Purchase a Membership Interest in LLC
Cowles Thompson secures a reversal of a Summary Judgment in a matter involving the rescission of a membership interest in an LLC.
Fort Worth Court of Appeals and Electronic Case Citations
Appellate attorney Mike Northrup discusses the Fort Worth Court of Appeals and citation to electronic case reports.
