Welcome to Texas Business Matters! Today we talk about another commonly-held myth that prevents employers from acting on a credible claim of sexual harassment—specifically, that of the “Superstar” harasser. The “Superstar” harasser is an employee believed to be too valuable to terminate. Think … [Read more...] about The Myth of the “Superstar” Harasser: What Employers Fail to Understand
Non-compete Agreements that Cross State Lines: California vs. Texas
Welcome to Texas Business Matters! This is our seventh blog in a ten-part series on non-competes. In our last blog in this series, we addressed which state’s law applies to a non-compete agreement when the employer and the employee reside in different states. In this blog, we will discuss how this … [Read more...] about Non-compete Agreements that Cross State Lines: California vs. Texas
When the Employer and the Employee Reside in Different States, Which State’s Law Applies to a Non-Compete Agreement?
Welcome to Texas Business Matters! This is our sixth blog in a ten-part series on non-competes. In our last blog, we addressed the special rules for non-compete agreements for physicians. In this blog, we will discuss which state’s law applies to a non-compete agreement when the employer and the … [Read more...] about When the Employer and the Employee Reside in Different States, Which State’s Law Applies to a Non-Compete Agreement?
Physician Non-Compete Agreements Have Special Rules
Welcome to Texas Business Matters! This is our fifth blog in a ten-part series on non-competes. In our last blog, we addressed whether an independent contractor can be bound by a non-compete agreement. In this blog, we will discuss the special rules for non-compete agreements for physicians. As we … [Read more...] about Physician Non-Compete Agreements Have Special Rules
Can an Independent Contractor Be Bound to a Non-Compete Agreement?
Welcome to Texas Business Matters! This is our fourth blog in a ten-part series on non-competes agreements. In our last blog, we addressed the remedies that an employer may obtain from the court when an employee violates a non-compete agreement. In this blog, we will discuss whether an independent … [Read more...] about Can an Independent Contractor Be Bound to a Non-Compete Agreement?
What Are an Employer’s Remedies When an Employee Breaches a Non-Compete Agreement?
Welcome to Texas Business Matters! This is our third blog in a ten-part series on non-competes. In our last blog, we addressed the difference between non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements and how to determine if your business needs a non-compete. In this blog, we will discuss … [Read more...] about What Are an Employer’s Remedies When an Employee Breaches a Non-Compete Agreement?
How to Determine If Your Business Needs a Non-Compete
Welcome to Texas Business Matters! This is our second blog in a ten-part series on non-competes. In the first blog, we addressed what is a non-compete and under what circumstances non-competes are enforceable in Texas. In this blog, we address the difference between non-compete, non-solicitation, … [Read more...] about How to Determine If Your Business Needs a Non-Compete
Introduction to Non-compete Agreements
Welcome to Texas Business Matters! Today we start our 10-part series on non-compete agreements. In this series, we will cover what is a non-compete agreement; under what circumstances a non-compete agreement is enforceable under Texas law; the difference between non-compete, non-solicitation, and … [Read more...] about Introduction to Non-compete Agreements
Employer Disaster Plan: What To Do When an Employee Has Stolen Trade Secrets and There Is No Non-Compete Agreement
Trade secrets are the kind of information that, if end up in the hands of a competitor, could spell disaster for your business. A common example is the Coca Cola recipe. Other examples include customer lists, pricing information, and business strategies. Under Texas law, it is illegal for an … [Read more...] about Employer Disaster Plan: What To Do When an Employee Has Stolen Trade Secrets and There Is No Non-Compete Agreement
Lessons in Lawyering from The Little Prince
In The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery wrote, “Love is not gazing at each other but looking outward at the world together.” This strikes me as a way to describe my job as a lawyer—to stand with my client, shoulder to shoulder, and see the world as he sees it. For me, this is the best (and … [Read more...] about Lessons in Lawyering from The Little Prince