Baseball is at its greatest in October. In baseball, statistics rule. People analyze stats to predict the future. Just about everyone accepts that a hitter is valued by the hitter’s batting average. A hitter’s batting average is the number of hits divided
Lone Star Bench & Bar
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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On December 1, 2016 More People Than Ever Before Will Be Eligible for Overtime Under the FLSA
On December 1, 2016, the salary component of the three most popular exemptions under the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act will go from $455 to $913 per week ($47,476 annually). The immediate impact of this change is that…
Dallas County Does Not Trust Corporate America
According to Bloom Strategic Consulting, Dallas County juries distrust corporate America, believe that litigation is an effective way to police corporate abuse, and in general agree that juries award the right amount of damages.
Yesterday I came across this report…
For once and for all, who are the beneficiaries under Texas’ Wrongful Death Statute?
I look this up every time it comes up. For once and for all, the beneficiaries under Texas’s Wrongful Death Statute are the surviving spouse, children, and parents of the deceased. This includes adopted children and common law spouses, but…
The Intersection of Litigation and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Outside of my work as a litigator I train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Copyright: shaffandi / 123RF Stock PhotoI am a beginning white belt in jiu-jitsu, while I am entering my 17th year of practice…
Zen and the Art of Litigation
Zanshin.
In Zen philosophy and Japanese influenced martial arts, there is the concept of Zanshin.
Copyright: wavebreakmediamicro / 123RF Stock PhotoThe literal translation is “remaining mind.” But, it really means a state of relaxed…
“Certify the Question!” Huh?
The other day I was in a multiparty deposition, with 15 or so lawyers sitting around a long conference room table. One lawyer was asking questions, and two or three lawyers were lodging the obligatory objections to questions that just…
Cast a Wide ‘Net: Witness Statement Disclosures in the Era of Social Media
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Of all the methods of discovery permitted under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 194 Disclosures are often the most overlooked. Although this type of discovery is exchanged…
The Middle Seat and Client Confidentiality
The other day it struck me that airline seats are getting smaller, especially the middle seat. On that certain low-fare airline that provides frequent service between Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, I long ago decided that a middle seat…