Winning any civil case, including an employment discrimination case, requires proving (1) liability and (2) damages (past and future wage loss, emotional distress, in some cases punitive damages). Because liability in many, if not most, wrongful termination and discrimination cases
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As we move through 2025, one thing is clear. Midsize law firms are at a pivotal moment of transformation. These firms are facing rising client expectations, increasing operational costs, and a shifting talent landscape that are motivating firms to make
What Really Works on LinkedIn (And What Doesn’t)
I was recently invited to join LinkedIn’s Mastermind program — a behind-the-scenes training for a small group of the platform’s top creators. We heard directly from LinkedIn’s team about how the platform really works, what drives visibility and how to
Texas May Soon Reshape Non-Competes for Healthcare Workers: What Employers Need to Know
Takeaways
- SB 1318 would expand non-compete limitations to include physicians, dentists, nurses, and physician assistants.
- Restrictive covenants would be limited to one year in duration and a five-mile geographic scope.
- If enacted, the law would take effect September 1, 2025,
With a Felon at the helm, what would you expect?
I have tried to steer clear of politics with respect to the Felon in Chief, but this is nuts, or at least peanuts. According to yet another edict from the White House, it is now the policy of the United
What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been: When ERISA Decisions Lead to Odd But Long-Standing Legal Rules
The common law of ERISA is rife with odd decisions that likely made sense when issued, but, like opening Pandora’s box, led to unintended, unanticipated and arguably wrong rules of law when applied further down the road in additional cases.
U.S. and China Agree to Reduce Tariffs for 90 Days
On May 11, 2025, the U.S. announced that it had reached an agreement with China to mutually reduce tariffs against each country for 90 days. The reduced rates, discussed below, will take effect for goods entered on or after May 14,
Move Your China Trademarks NOW—Before It’s Too Late
Transferring Your China Trademarks: How to Move Them Safely and Strategically
If your China trademarks are still owned by your China-based entity or by a company actively doing business in China, you’re exposed to significant legal and operational risks. These
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes New Privacy Law: What You Need to Know
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is re-joining the U.S. state privacy law race.
State Rep. Edward Neilson recently proposed H.B 78, which features all the normal trappings of a state privacy law with a very low applicability threshold and a