Blog


Jan

30

2018

image for What Is A Limited Partnership?

What Is A Limited Partnership?

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

A limited partnership is just another type of partnership. It is different from a general partnership because it has both general partners and limited partners. A limited partnership is also considered a distinct entity from its partners.

Read More

Jan

27

2016

image for HR Managers Can Help Stem the Tide of Huge Damages

HR Managers Can Help Stem the Tide of Huge Damages

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

According to a January report from the large national employment law firm, Seyfarth-Shaw*, the value of class-based employment-related litigation and enforcement actions reached an all-time high in 2015.

Read More

Dec

17

2014

image for Recent Ruling  U. S. Supreme Court Says Time Spent In Security Checks Is Not Compensable

Recent Ruling U. S. Supreme Court Says Time Spent In Security Checks Is Not Compensable

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

The Supreme Court reasoned there is a distinction between these activities. That is, if employees must don or doff certain clothing or gear to perform their essential job functions adequately or safely, then the time spent doing that is compensable because it is integral to the principal job functions.

Read More

Dec

16

2013

image for Houston Appeals Court Finds That Failure to Include Buy-Out Clause in a Physician Non-Compete Makes It Unenforceable

Houston Appeals Court Finds That Failure to Include Buy-Out Clause in a Physician Non-Compete Makes It Unenforceable

Posted by: Adair M. Buckner

Physician non-compete agreements are a whole different animal. A medical or physician non-compete adds many additional requirements over those for general employee non-competes in Texas. The requirements are very specific. Employers must include a buy-out provision in a physician non-compete, even if negotiating the terms is contentious.

Read More