The practice of law is notoriously slow in adapting to new technology. Forget e-filing and e-mail, in some corners of the country it is still common to see attorneys using only legal pads and ballpoint pens. Some of the worst offenders even still use... Gasp......
Will an employee post-injury waiver hold up in Court? As explained by the Tyler Court of Appeals in Gunn v. Baptist/St. Anthony's Health Network, 2013 WL 2446429 (Tex. App.-Amarillo May 31, 2013, no. pet. h.), if you follow the Texas Labor Code, it very well could....
The Prequel (Pre-Suit Discovery):Let's Back Up for a BitWe previously discussed answering a lawsuit. To digress a little, I want to talk about pre-suit discovery under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 202.The Pre-Suit DepositionYou can obtain an order authorizing the...
J.B. Hunt has been caught in such a case since 2009 and has finally agreed to settle the matter. In 2009, J.B. Hunt denied a minority applicant a truck driving position based on his criminal conviction record. The EEOC's position is that the applicant's criminal...
In May 2006, J.B. Hunt implemented a new drug screening policy which has kept more than 3,200 applicant drivers from employment. The new policy requires applicants to undergo hair follicle testing, in addition to, the urinary testing required by the Department of...
One of the biggest mistakes a small business owner can make is not properly setting up the financial operations of his company. Here are a few tips to make sure that your company is on the right track:1. Your company must have a separate bank account. "Commingling" is...
If you want to form an LLC in the State of Texas, the cheapest attorney will charge you $300 for the filing fee and at least an hour of his or her time. In a major metropolitan area, you can expect to pay about $200 an hour for an experienced small business attorney....
Yes and no.When it comes to starting your own company, usually the complexity of the industry dictates whether you should use a lawyer to organize your new entity. Any lawyer will tell you that it is always a good idea to consult a lawyer. But from a practical...
