Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered a decision that should make any business owner facing a class action breath a little easier. The Court’s
Tag: Business law
Why Adding an Arbitration Clause to a Non-Compete Agreement Is a Good Idea.
In Nitro-Lift Techs., L.L.C. v. Eddie Lee Howard, et al., the U.S. Supreme Court once again expressed its strong support of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), in finding that
When A Trademark Is Challenged, a Covenant Not to Sue Might Be the Answer
The United States Supreme Court, which rarely agrees to hear trademark cases, has recently ruled that a properly drafted covenant not to sue a competitor
Employer Can Access Employee’s Cell Phone under the Stored Communications Act
In December, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Garcia v. City of Laredo, et al. found that an employer who accessed its employee’s cell phone without
Pending Tax Increases in 2013 – The Tax Side of the Fiscal Cliff
On December 31, 2012, the following tax cuts (that were created during the Bush administration) will end unless the Obama administration acts. 10% Tax Rate
New Expedited Process for Lawsuits With Less Than $100,000 in Damages
Late last week, the Texas Supreme Court issued Rules for Dismissals and Expedited Actions. Under the new Texas Rule of Civil Procedure (TRCP) 169, the