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We are pleased to share that Chambers & Partners USA has honored Cowles Thompson for a third year in the category of Commerical Litigation - for the DFW and surrounding areas.

Employment attorneys, Brian Farrington and Casey Erick explain the recent FTC final rule banning most Non-Compete Agreements, the Effective Date, and whom it affects.

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.

Labor and Employment attorney Brian Farrington explains the recent Department of Labor changes to the Salary Test for Exempt employees.

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.

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.

Casey Erick received Board Certification in Civil Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Employment Law attorney Brian Farrington achieved a total victory for 10 clients in a Department of Labor matter involving potential debarments from the H-2B program.

Pregnant workers often experience extra hardships in the workplace. It is very common for pregnant workers to require more frequent rest breaks and bathroom breaks, to need to sit, and to avoid heavy lifting. Such assistance is usually referred to as “accommodation.”

  New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on March 27, 2023, that she had levied a fine against law firm Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach LLP for failing to secure personal and health information of clients and exposing the […]

  Discussion of the February 2023 Supreme Court decision in Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt, No. 21-984, 2023 U.S. LEXIS 944 (Feb. 22, 2023). Michael Hewitt was a tool pusher employed by an energy producer, Helix Energy Solutions […]