It is no secret that many Texas businesses employ Spanish-speaking employees. It is also no secret that many businesses in Texas require their employees to
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Freedom of Speech v. Defamation: The Texas Citizens Participation Act
In 2011, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA), meant to curtail the Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) often filed by
The Supreme Court Renders an Important Pro-Employer Decision
In the past two weeks, both the United States Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals have rendered decisions that will add roadblocks
Can You Fire or Get Fired for Statements on Facebook, etc.? (Social Media – Part II)
In the last couple of years, many employers have been adding Social Media policies to their Employee Manuals, often prohibiting employees from discussing all company
Facebook – It’s not Just for Fun Anymore (Social Media – Part I)
During 2012, the country has been abuzz with dozens of statutes and cases dealing with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In., etc.) A new body of
Quick Recap of 2013 Tax Changes
Several key tax provisions took effect on January 1, 2013, as part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: Tax Rate Increases Top individual