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Texas Judge Rules DACA Program Illegal

Article: Texas Judge Rules DACA Program Illegal

A federal judge declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program created under the Obama administration as unlawful.

Supreme Court Rejects Johnson & Johnson Appeal of $2 Billion Talc Verdict

Article: Supreme Court Rejects Johnson & Johnson Appeal of $2 Billion Talc Verdict

On Tuesday, the US Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal by Johnson & Johnson to vacate a $2 billion verdict.

Riding Bicycles Safely this Summer

Article: Riding Bicycles Safely this Summer

Lots of people are excited to get out and about this summer.  For many, that means taking to the streets and trails on a bicycle. 

Premises Liability - Personal Injuries in Public Spaces Due to Negligence

Article: Premises Liability - Personal Injuries in Public Spaces Due to Negligence

Premises liability is a subset of personal injury law that applies to many public and private spaces, including stores and public sidewalks.

Keeping Pedestrians Safe

Article: Keeping Pedestrians Safe

Pedestrian safety is not solely the responsibility of pedestrians; every driver carries just as much responsibility as any pedestrian. 

Federal Independent Contractor Rule Rescinded

Article: Federal Independent Contractor Rule Rescinded

A Trump-era rule known as the "Independent Contractor Rule" which limited some workers' rights was rescinded yesterday.

Exempt vs Non-Exempt

Article: Exempt vs Non-Exempt

There are two types of employees: exempt and non-exempt.  This sounds like the setup to a joke, but classification actually has some very important distinctions in how the rules of employment law apply employees. 

Covid-Related Employment Law Stories in the News

Article: Covid-Related Employment Law Stories in the News

Two news stories involving the intersection between the COVID-19 pandemic and employment law have been recently reported.