The need to conduct internal investigations has continued, even in a COVID and remote environment. In Part I of this post, we discussed important decisions to make prior to the investigation, ensuring that the witness' interview area maintains […]
The past few days have been trying ones for Texans suffering due to the loss of electric power in their homes and business. Already we have received several subrogation assignments arising from claims involving burst water and sprinkler piping.& […]
Despite COVID-19, the need to conduct internal investigations persists. Indeed, employers have seen an increase in whistleblower and similar complaints that require employer investigation. Due to COVID-related restrictions, an increasing number […]
This is the second post in our series addressing mechanic's liens in Texas on private commercial/non-residential projects. In the last post, we discussed the difference between original contractors and subcontractors. As a reminder, an […]
This is the first in a series of posts addressing mechanic's liens in Texas on private commercial/non-residential projects.1 Texas has a unique mechanic's lien scheme that is far more complex than most states. Parties are required […]
In regard to the COVID-19 vaccines in Texas, the first round of vaccines have been allocated to health centers to begin the vaccination process. This included a total of 224,250 doses for the “Week 1 Allocation.”1 Texas will initially allocate […]
On December 1, 2020, Nasdaq introduced new listing rules aimed at increasing diversity among directors at companies listed on its exchange. In particular, under its proposal, companies listed on the Nasdaq would be required to either have, or explain […]
On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued further guidance about the employment rules applicable during the COVID-19 pandemic—this time focusing on employer-mandated vaccinations. The latest […]
Leading up to the 2020 general election, thirty-four states (34) had legalized marijuana for medical use and an additional ten (10) states had legalized the drug for recreational use. While the federal government has chosen not to enforce federal […]
This article discusses what will happen on Day One for the energy industry. Our analysis is drawn from Biden’s own words, campaign pledges, and written policies—including his Clean Energy Revolution Fact Sheet and Plan for Climate Change […]
In the last two months, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has ruled against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) twice, most recently on September 8, 2020. In both cases, the court sided with states challenging rules […]
If you work in the construction industry, there’s a good chance that you have heard a heartbreaking story about an accident that occurred at a construction site which resulted in serious injury or death to one or more construction worker(s). Unfortunately […]