It was October 31st, and the office halls were darkened with cobwebs, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and a fog machine that hissed ominously in the corner. Spirits were high. Costumes were bold. Laughter echoed. Pranks abound. But what no one realized was that hidden beneath the masks and makeup lurked something far more sinister than ghosts or
At the time of writing, the federal government is shut down due to a lapse in appropriations, which means that Congress and the President have not been able to agree on how to fund the various agencies and other services Americans rely on. This shutdown started at 12:00am on October 1, 2025, and will continue
Early on in representation, it is important to lay out the principles of the attorney-client relationship. One of the most important principles in representation is transparency.
That’s right—be transparent with your attorney. After all, you’ve hired him or her to handle your employment law matter and it is imperative
One of the cornerstones of administrative law in the United States is the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The APA is a critical piece of legislation that helps regulate the process through which federal agencies create and enforce rules and regulations.The APA plays an important role in a president’s
President Donald Trump began his second term in office on January 20, 2025. Many speculated about what his first big move would be as president, but it seems that he quickly took many far-reaching actions. Of course, his immigration policies have been hard to ignore, as has his attempt
Every four years when the United States of America gets a new president, the first couple weeks after the inauguration are filled with numerous of Executive Orders to push forward their agenda. This year is no different, with President Trump signing dozens of executive orders in the first week
As a plaintiff’s employment attorney, I have seen firsthand the frustrating
impact that non-compete agreements can have on employees. These
agreements often place significant restrictions on employees’ ability to
move freely in their careers and can limit their opportunities for growth
and advancement. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent
Valentine’s Day is a tricky day in the office. It’s a day that is about celebrating love when the office is often expressly not. This then makes the question “how can I safely celebrate” more important. Thankfully, this situation has laws that can help navigate this time.
Since February
It’s a new year and that comes with new laws going into effect in Texas. Of particular note, is the law that Governor Abbott signed in November 2023 expanding a prior law that prohibited state and local government in Texas from imposing vaccine mandates. In a third Special Session
April 20th or “Four Twenty” just passed and whether you chose to celebrate by engaging in marijuana use (within the confines of state and federal guidelines) or you used the day to engage in civic discourse regarding the legalization of marijuana, the true question is: what happens on Four Twenty-One.
