On Fox’s Immigration View blog, partner Alka Bahal provides a detailed exploration of the I-9 inspection process, in the wake of a recent surge in I-9 audits carried out by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. All employers in the
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They Put Money Where? Conducting Discovery About International Assets
It happens to family lawyers all the time. A new client comes in to meet with us for an initial consultation and tells us that his or her spouse controlled all of the money and assets. The new client is
Trade Secret Protection v. Patent Protection: A Risk-Reward Decision That Can Have Major Implications
There is much confusion in the public about the difference between a trade secret and a patent. Both are associated with innovation, and each constitute a business asset that should be vigorously protected. But why do some companies choose to
Rethinking Business Entities Under the New Tax Act
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changes the income tax planning for all businesses, including for small business owners. It is now more important than ever for business owners to consult with their tax advisors before setting up
Dallas Bike Share Laws: Making actual progress or just spinning our wheels?
Much like the actual “bike share” bikes themselves, the topic of bike share programs seems to pop up around every corner in Dallas. Let me start by going on record as being pro-bike share.
But not everyone is a fan.
When Social Media Use is Conditional on Terms and Conditions
In the age of social media, new platforms struggle to dethrone the reigning kings of Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. But one application, Vero, has gained traction in its attempt to replace Instagram. Launched in 2015, Vero touts itself as a
Ignorance Is Not Bliss: It’s Time to Enact a Meaningful Sexual Harassment Policy
Each day more and more women come forward to share their stories of abuse within the workplace and without. And people are actually listening.
In the not-so-distant past, the primary concern for some employers may have been the legal
The Anti-SLAPP Heard Round the World? The Broad Language of the TCPA Has Lead to Unintended Consequences and Extreme Results.
Re-Evaluating Liability Exposure and Security Needs in the Era of Mass Shootings
During the last five years, the United States has seen a drastic increase in mass shootings.
On November 5, 2017, just after 11:00a.m., a gunman entered a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas and opened fire. That Sunday morning 26 church
Trial By Jury – Part 1
So you are a party to a new civil litigation case, which means you have either sued someone or just been sued. Your lawyer sends you an email that the Court has just set your case for a non-jury trial for