Dallas Senior Trial Attorney Deontae Wherry Every year, we gather to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But to truly honor him, we cannot settle for speeches and ceremonies. Dr. King never asked us to be comfortable, he asked us to be courageous. He asked us to look honestly at…
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Harjeen Zibari Despite the FTC ruling that non-competes are unenforceable, this ruling has been blocked by a judge in the Northern District of Texas and is tied up in continued litigation. Therefore, in Texas, noncompete agreements are enforceable. Read my other blog here to learn more…
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Ellie Johnston For many Dallas employees, December feels like the worst time to deal with a work problem. Everyone is juggling holiday travel, office potlucks, and year-end deadlines, and it’s extremely tempting to tell yourself, “I’ll deal with that in January.” We hear this all the…
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Austin Campbell Summary: This blog briefly discusses what it means to be an independent contractor or employee. In particular, it goes over some special rights afforded to sales representatives who are contractors in Texas. In employment law, a lot can turn on whether you are considered…
Rachel Bethel DallasTrial Attorney Many workers live with medical conditions that are episodic in nature. Symptoms might present only during periods of flare-ups or relapses that interrupt otherwise stable health. Such conditions may include multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, severe migraines, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, Crohn’s disease, and autoimmune disorders. The…
Rachel BethelTrial Attorney You’re in an awful work environment. Your boss is making retaliatory remarks. Or maybe a coworker is sexually harassing your friend. You would like to know if you can legally record conversations at work. I’ve had a number of potential clients ask me this question at their…
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Harjeen Zibari When Americans think of “free speech,” they often think of the First Amendment. And it’s true-the First Amendment is one of our most cherished constitutional rights. But when it comes to your job, especially in a workplace that is privately owned and not part…
Dallas Employment Trail Lawyer Ellie Johnston October is here—pumpkins on porches, costumes in the stores, and a chill in the air. But for many Texas employees, the real scare isn’t haunted houses or ghost stories. It’s the fear of speaking up at work. When employees exercise their rights—whether requesting a…
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Cassidy Monska In today’s digital age, information is everywhere. A quick Google search can yield thousands of results on any legal topic – from wrongful termination to workplace discrimination. Social media platforms are flooded with advice, personal stories, and even legal opinions. And yes, even AI…
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Deontae Wherry You have just learned that a loved one needs serious medical care—or maybe you are facing a health crisis of your own. You go to HR, hoping to take time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), only to hear: “You’re not…