by Mark Smith | Jan 19, 2020 | Blog, Corporate Law, Employment Law
Some employers in Texas are now faced with the prospect of paying more overtime. On January 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s new salary threshold in determining which employee’s are subject to overtime pay became effective. The final rule updates the earnings...
by Mark Smith | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, Corporate Law
What’s Fair in Fair Use? Copyrighting is an important tool used to protect the originality and productive rights of a creator’s work. Before the formation of the information highway, it was somewhat difficult for creators to defend their works due to the limited scope...
by Mark Smith | Apr 18, 2016 | Blog, Business Formation, Corporate Law
Confidentiality Agreements 101: The Importance of Wording Trust is vital for the foundation of a successful relationship. Notwithstanding the nature of the relationship, trust builds confidence between the involved parties. When there is genuine trust between those...
by Mark Smith | Apr 11, 2016 | Blog, Business Formation, Corporate Law
Trademarks 101: Establishing a Brand They exist all around us. We make eye contact, and we do not even realize it. The instant we enter a store of any kind, they line the shelves. They are present on the very laptop I am typing on right now. In fact, we are surrounded...
by Mark Smith | Apr 4, 2016 | Blog, Business Formation, Corporate Law
Copyright 101: Protecting Creator Rights and their Works Original thoughts are valued by society. We encourage individuals to bring forth fresh, innovative ideas to the public sphere in order to entertain, inspire, and enlighten audiences everywhere. As more and more...
by Mark Smith | Dec 8, 2015 | Blog, Corporate Law, EMS
The practice of using written examinations to qualify candidates for jobs or promotions is common among many fire departments in Texas and throughout the United States. Unfortunately, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of...
by Mark Smith | Nov 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
A recent lawsuit in Houston should serve as a reminder for EMS companies to pay great attention to their payroll and employment practices. A former employee sued Infinity EMS in federal court alleging the company failed to pay overtime wages. Recartor Patterson filed...
by Mark Smith | Sep 2, 2015 | Corporate Law, Employment Law, Uncategorized
The EEOC has recently placed several new victories in its quest against employee discrimination. From settlements to winning big name court cases, the EEOC has made a name for itself regarding its staunch enforcement of employment equality and anti-discrimination laws...
