On June 23, 2023, the Texas Supreme Court held, in Houston Area Safety Council v. Mendez, that third-party laboratories do not owe a common-law duty of care to their customers’ employees for inaccurate drug tests that result in unfair job …
On June 23, 2023, the Texas Supreme Court held, in Houston Area Safety Council v. Mendez, that third-party laboratories do not owe a common-law duty of care to their customers’ employees for inaccurate drug tests that result in unfair job …
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh this month – two closely watched cases where the plaintiffs filed suit against social media companies, asking the courts to hold them liable for terrorist attacks carried out …
The Houston, Texas, mergers and acquisitions attorneys at Murray Lobb have decades of experience helping Texas corporations grow and expand their operations. In this article, we will discuss how a mergers and acquisitions attorney can provide detailed, thorough advice on …
We’ve written about how to send a cease-and-desist letter, but what should you do if have received a cease-and-desist letter? The answer depends on the circumstances, including whether the claims in the letter are valid and enforceable, but you should …
General powers of attorney, durable powers of attorney, limited powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, and advance directives are important tools that you can use as part of your estate plan, end-of-life planning, or to accomplish specific goals when …
Does your business really need an employee handbook? For most employers, the answer is yes. You should (1) have an employee handbook and (2) review and revise your employee handbook regularly to ensure that it complies with state and federal …
Do non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses in severance agreements violate Sections 7 and 8 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)? The answer depends on the prevailing political winds – under President Trump’s NLRB, severance agreements containing these provisions were not …
Do you have a First Amendment right to say what you want, when you want, and where you want? If so, does that prevent social media platforms and other online businesses from moderating the content you publish on their platform? …
ESG is a phenomenon in the business world that is here to stay. It is a broad, amorphous concept that encompasses many areas of concern, and, like it or not, it has become a critical part of corporate counsel’s role …
Is after-acquired evidence still a defense against employment law claims? What happens when an employee files a wrongful termination claim, and then the employer discovers (after the action has been filed) that there were grounds for a lawful termination? In …