New FTC Rule Bans Most Noncompete Agreements
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a rule banning most new noncompete agreements and rendering the vast majority of existing noncompetes unenforceable. ...
Read moreDeadline for OSHA Form 300A Data
March 2, 2024 is the deadline for covered employers to electronically submit Form 300A data from 2023 to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and ...
Read moreWhat Should You Do if Your Business Gets Sued?
If you receive notice that your business is being sued, you must take prompt action – even if the allegations are without merit. Below are immediate steps to take in the event of a lawsuit ...
Read moreThe Basics of a Construction Delay Claim
Construction project delays are extremely common. In a Project Management Institute survey, ...
Read moreOSHA Rate Increases
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced increases to civil penalties for violations based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2024. The increases ...
Read moreOSHA Inspection Do’s and Don’ts
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) doesn’t usually call ahead of an inspection. For this reason, employers must always be prepared for a knock on the ...
Read more5 Common Causes of Construction Disputes
Construction disputes are relatively common and can be quite costly. The average value of a construction dispute in North America swelled to $42.8 million at the end of 2022, up from $30.1 million ...
Read moreOSHA Increases Enforcement in Engineered Stone Fabrication, Installation Industries
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently launched a focused enforcement and compliance initiative to protect ...
Read moreHow is Liability Determined in a Texas Commercial Trucking Accident?
Last year in Texas, there were 19,424 accidents involving large trucks – more than any other state. When a trucking ...
Read moreCivil Litigation Primer: What happens at the different stages of a lawsuit in Texas?
A wide range of business disputes, from breach of contract and tort claims to real estate and intellectual property disputes, can be resolved through civil litigation. Although every lawsuit is ...
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