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Demetri Economou speaks with Law360 on "Federal Courts Choosing to Stay Out of Texas Grid Fights"
Energy Team co-chair Demetri Economou spoke with Law360 reporter Keith Goldberg about the federal court’s refusal to get involved with actions taken by Texas' grid operator during the 2021 winter storm. Click the link above to read the […]
Client Alert: The Federal Trade Commission’s Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, following on its proposal from last year, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a Final Rule implementing a comprehensive ban on non-compete agreements with workers finding that non-competes are an unfair method of […]
"KRCL Announces the Retirement of Director Marcy Rothman," citybiz
KRCL announces Marcy Rothman's retirement from law firm life after more than 13 years of dedicated service to the Firm. Rothman will depart at the end of May. Click the link above to read the full article.
Federal District Court Finds Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional: Are Small Businesses Still Required to Comply?
On March 1, 2024, U.S. District Court Judge Liles C. Burke, of the Northern District of Alabama, declared the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional and permanently enjoined the Department of Treasury from enforcing it against the National […]
Eight Steps Businesses Can Take to Comply with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act in Advance of the July 1, 2024 Effective Date
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”) regulates the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers’ personal data. The TDPSA applies to nearly anyone who conducts business in Texas or produces products or services […]
Supreme Court Simplifies Process to Appeal Legal Errors
A trial verdict is often not the final word in litigation, and the fact finder’s decision is only as good as your ability to defend or overturn it on appeal. That’s why an essential component of any trial is something known as error preservation […]
"Lessons Can Be Learned From Dallas Data Attack, Attys Say," Law360
Michael Twomey was highlighted in a Law360 article discussing ransomware attacks and making cybersecurity a top priority. Click the link above to read the entire article.
When it Comes to Generative AI, Ignorance is not Bliss: Three Risks Your Business Faces by Failing to Regulate Workplace Use of Generative AI.
OpenAI, the private AI research and deployment company, released ChatGPT to the public in November 2022. ChatGPT is a generative AI chatbot that enables human-like conversations. Its availability and ease of use have made it extremely popular—garnering […]
Are You Rushing to Copyright Your ChatGPT-generated Screenplay? Don't Get Your Hopes Up. U.S. Copyright Office Publishes New Guidance on Works Created with Artificial Intelligence.
The U.S. Copyright Office (the "Office") receives about half a million applications annually. These applications generally register literary works, photographs, and other visual performative and digital content. Recently, the Office recognized […]
Keeping Your Trade Secrets a Secret: Three Common Myths about Trade Secret Protection that could put your Business's Trade Secrets at Risk
Due to its widespread and relatively easy use, most businesses rely on state or federal trade secret laws to protect their intellectual property. Understanding trade secret protection is essential to safeguard your business's valuable intellectual […]
LITIGATION ALERT: Good Samaritan or Negligent Undertaking? Be Wary.
Attorneys should be on the lookout for negligent undertaking causes of action disguised or pled as negligent training or other similar negligence-related claims. Although related, the cause of action for negligent undertaking has additional, independent […]