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Employers Should Review Vacation Policies – to Avoid “Mammoth” Payouts
A retiring California prison employee was paid more than $1 million in unused vacation benefits -- and he's not the only one owed similar benefits.
Texas versus Delaware Fiduciary Law at Issue in Texas Business Court
Casey Erick points out the differences between Delaware law and Texas law - when it comes to fiduciary duties and modifications thereof - and the recent decision in the Primexx partnership dispute.
Fifth Circuit Reiterates: Prove the Existence of a Trade Secret
A recent Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision reiterates the need to prove the existence of a Trade Secret first.
Article III Judges and Shakespeare – “First, Let’s Kill All the Lawyers”
At the recent Western Alliance Bank Class Action Law Forum, panelist Judges Gee and Bencivengo cautioned: extreme measures may bring society to the brink of absolute intolerance and potential increased violence.
Could Tesla’s Firing of a Manager Who Complained About Elon Musk’s Nazi Jokes Implicate the First Amendment?
Tesla recently fired an employee who took umbrage at Elon Musk's public social media comments. Casey Erick explains how and when the First Amendment applies in similar situations.
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.
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 […]
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.
The Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements
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.
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).
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.
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.
Law Firm Fined by New York Attorney General for Data Breach
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 […]
