The last decade has seen an unprecedented growth in technology, which has paved the way for internet globalization and given new meaning to the term “international commerce”. Consequently, the digital highway has become populated with modern day highwaymen out for
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The Fox Rothschild Texas Business Law Blog
Lone Star Bench & Bar, published by Fox Rothschild LLP, covers a range of legal topics relevant to Texas law and practice. The blog addresses employment law issues such as the joint employer doctrine and wage and hour disputes. It also discusses regulatory and legislative developments affecting businesses, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and student loan servicing legislation. Additionally, the blog provides updates on procedural changes in Texas civil litigation, including amendments to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. The content often analyzes the impact of these legal developments on employers, financial institutions, and borrowers, with a focus on practical implications for legal practitioners and businesses operating in Texas.
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What State and Local Laws Will Fly When it Comes to Drones?
On our On the Radar blog, which covers new developments in the law surrounding unmanned autonomous vehicles or drones, associate Tressie McKeon recently published a post discussing current Texas law governing drones and its interaction with federal law. Though…
Are Your Independent Contractors Really Employees?
If business owners are not concerned about the make-up of their workforce, they should be. In recent years, the number of lawsuits concerning misclassification of employees has risen exponentially. This is because companies routinely call members of their workforce independent…
Be Careful When Sending Out That Cease and Desist Letter To Protect Your Trademark
It has become an almost perfunctory practice. You catch wind of another business using a confusingly similar name. You then call a lawyer to immediately send out a cease and desist letter. More often than not, this would be the…
…And Finally, The Department of Labor Asked for Comments Before Proposing a New Overtime Rule
It seems that a lot is going on in DC these days. In what may have been lost in all the other activity, yesterday the Department of Labor issued a Request for Information seeking notice and comment before issuing revised proposed regulations regarding the minimum…
Piercing the Corporate Veil in Texas
Texas has long been one of the best locations to start a business, and a big reason for this is the liability protection afforded by the business-friendly Texas courts. Most business owners seek to limit their personal liability if…
Important Changes to the Landscape of Premises Liability Cases in Texas
The Texas Supreme Court in 2015 issued an opinion that should make it easier for defendants to win summary judgment in premises liability cases. In Austin v. Kroger Texas, L.P. (2015), the Court clarified that an invitee’s awareness of a…
In Other News, Trump’s DOL Withdraws Guidance on Joint Employment and Independent Contractor Classifications
Thank you Fox Rothschild LLP’s Steven Ludwig for forwarding this to me.
Yes, there are other developments going on with the Trump Administration that have nothing to do with Russia, Twitter, and fake news.
Today the Department of Labor…
Texas Does Not Recognize Self-Publication Defamation
The Texas Supreme Court has rejected the theory of defamation by compelled self-publication. Say what? you ask? Compelled self-publication occurs most often in the employment context, where a terminated employee is compelled to inform subsequent potential employers why the…
Texas Passes State-Wide Texting While Driving Ban
Good news middle aged drivers! Today the Texas Legislature has passed HB 60, making it illegal to text and drive in Texas. The new legislation is headed to Governor Abbot’s desk, who is expected to sign the bill. Based on the language…