An article recently caught my eye. Why? The article was about an elephant named Happy and Happy’s unhappy day in court. I have an affinity
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A foundational knowledge of legal rules and regulations allows managers to strategically plan for competitive advantage and to recognize legal issues and challenges with an eye to avoiding liability.
Tattoos, Employment, and the Law
About a month before my post is due, I start thinking about the topic that I want to write about. For me, choosing the topic is sometimes the most
Constitutional Carry Comes to Texas
Teaching business law and employment law in the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business does not give me many opportunities to talk about the
Only The Shadow Knows
The Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson has brought renewed attention to the high
Employment Law: Know Thy Acronyms
A Brief Overview for Supervisors and HR Professionals ADA, ADEA, EPA, FLSA, FMLA, and USERRA. What do all these acronyms have in common? They each
To Dooce, Or Not To Dooce, That Is The Question
Can an employer legally fire an employee for their social media post? Getting “Dooced” means being fired because of the content of your personal blog
Roe v. Wade: Will It Stand?
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that will allow the Court to either uphold Roe v. Wade or chip away at a woman's right to
Zoom….Noun, Verb, or Adjective?
Zoom. In the last year, Zoom was one of the most frequently used words in our society. It is used as noun, adjective, and verb: Zooming. Zoomers,
Title VII: The Ordinary Meaning Of “Sex”
The Supreme Court's clear rule that an employer may not fire an employee because they are gay or transgender Last year when the country was focused
The Unmasking Of Your Right To Not Wear A Mask
Masks for a Safe Campus Because of COVID-19, WT’s campus has a little different look this year. To keep its students, faculty, and staff
