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We are pleased to share that Chambers & Partners USA has honored Cowles Thompson for a third year in the category of Commerical Litigation - for the DFW and surrounding areas.

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.

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.

The new Trump Administration may spell a change for the FTC Noncompete Ban; Employment Law attorney Casey Erick explains.

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.

Shareholder actions challenging DEI programs may gain momentum following Trump's executive order impacting affirmative action measures.

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.

After some delay, the EEOC issued its final regulation on April 15, 2024 (the regulations go into effect on June 18, 2024). In the regulations, the terms “childbirth, or related medical conditions” include “having or not having an abortion.” 29 CFR 1636.3(b). Labor and Employment attorney Brian Farrington explains.

Labor and Employment attorney Brian Farrington explains the recent Department of Labor changes to the Salary Test for Exempt employees.

Employment Law attorney Brian Farrington, who previously worked at the Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division, explains the 32-Hour Workweek Act - introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders.

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.