The ADA Does Not Require a Nexus Between a Requested Accommodation and an Essential Job Function – Says the Fifth Circuit

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in Feist v. State of Louisiana, that a “reasonable accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),

Defamation in Texas: Being Called a “Liar” Will Not Get You Presumed Damages

Texas law recognizes two types of defamation: defamation and defamation per se. While a plaintiff has to prove actual damages in a defamation claim, such

An Employee Violating a Non-Compete Agreement? Ask the Court to Extend The Term

The days of corporate loyalty are long gone.  In today’s culture, the only thing that can prevent an employee from poaching its former employer’s clients