The Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA), enacted by the legislature in 2011, has been wrecking havoc in business and employment disputes due to the statute’s overbroad language, confusing and conflicting interpretation by the various courts of appeals and federal courts, and defendants’ persistence in invoking the statute’s dismissal process in trade secrets and non-compete lawsuits.
Author: Leiza Dolghih
I advise my clients on how to reduce their exposure to litigation through properly drafted agreements and well-designed business practices, and I also help them litigate and arbitrate any business and employment disputes, when they arise.
Can a “Friend Request,” a “Like,” or a New Job Announcement on LinkedIn Violate A Non-Solicitation Agreement?
The courts around the country seem to agree that the more “passive” the social media activity is, the less likely it is to constitute a prohibited solicitation of customers or employees, and the more “active” the posts are or the more akin they are to oral solicitations, the more likely they are to violate non-solicitation prohibitions. In this post, I take a closer look at the various decisions from across the country and synthesize common themes.
The Fifth Circuit Refuses to Extend Title VII to Sexual Orientation or Transgender Status
In the Fifth Circuit, which includes Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, Title VII does not prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or transgender status
What Employers Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements in Texas (Part II)
In Part I, I described requirements for non-compete agreements in Texas. In Part II, I describe the common mistakes that employers make when it comes to non-compete agreements.
What is a “Reasonable” Non-Competition Agreement?
In Texas, “the hallmark of enforcement [of non-compete agreement] is whether or not the covenant is reasonable.”
What Employers Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements in Texas (Part I)
In Texas, non-compete agreements are generally enforceable if they meet certain requirements. Specifically, they must be: (1) part of an otherwise enforceable agreement, (2) reasonable,
