When it comes to employment litigation regarding sensitive topics such as racial or sexual discrimination, employers need to be very careful. A Texas company may have a valid reason for disciplining or firing someone, but it's not uncommon for an angry employee to...
Month: September 2014
The purpose of noncompete agreements
On first glance, it may seem unfair to file a lawsuit against a former employee who has left the company to start a similar business of his or her own. However, this type of litigation is meant to protect a company from not only unfair competition, but to prevent...
Texas coast drawn into Iraqi oil dispute
The state that is known for its booming oil industry has become involved in an overseas business litigation dispute alleging the theft of a precious resource. Since the end of July, an oil tanker has been marooned off the Texas coast, seemingly unable to unload its...
Sexual harassment lawsuits may be avoided with employee training
Sexual harassment is a serious accusation that can impact your business in many ways. According to Employment Knowledge Online, sexual harassment can include requests for sexual favors, unwelcome advances and other verbal or physical actions of a sexual nature. This...
How Do I Protect My Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property is defined by the World Intellectual Property Organization as a design, name, image, symbol, invention, literary or artistic work that can be used in commerce. A company updating a logo to a newer and fresher image, an author with a new...