It's always serious when an employee files a sexual harassment suit. Perhaps as often as not, people who feel they have been wrongfully terminated may attempt to get their former employers in trouble by making false allegations of discrimination. For this reason,...
Texas is being nationally recognized as a leader in growth and development in business and the commercial real estate market. The sale of commercial property can sometimes be a complicated process, particularly when there's a dispute between interested buyers.Such a...
In this enlightened age, there are still many cases of employment discrimination that go to court. We see cases in the headlines that show an employee's retaliation against a justified termination just about as often as we see those in which the employer was found at...
Texas is continuing to be a leader in recovering from the national recession with great strides in construction and growth. The state abounds with skilled workers of nearly every trade, particularly in the construction and energy industries. Unfortunately, when a...
One may assume that business contracts are binding, but in cases where a state law takes precedence over a company's agreement with other entities, the law may render such contract agreements void. The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently overturned a verdict of $24.7...
Businesses of all shapes and sizes have to be vigilant to make sure that their trade secrets stay that way: secret and out of the hands of potential competitors. Keeping that in mind, one technology company has recently had to resort to business litigation in order to...
When it comes to population growth, Texas is near the top of the list. With over 26 million people in the state and growing at a rate of 3.6 percent, Texas is a magnet for businesses and families alike. With an influx of new industry, commercial real estate is...
A Houston company is challenging fines charged by Louisiana's Office of Conservation over environmental and safety issues stemming from a sinkhole that appeared over five months ago. Two municipal organizations also wish to be reimbursed for the costs of dealing with...
An Iowa dental assistant sued her former employer for wrongful termination after she was fired for what her boss said was being too attractive. In a case that went to the state's Supreme Court, the assistant claimed that she had done nothing wrong and her civil rights...
In an example that shows how consumers with language and cultural barriers can easily become victims of fraud, human rights groups and attorneys claim that Navajos are often the targets of deceptive trade practices with car dealerships. Navajos, many of whom speak...
