President Joe Biden has promised to reverse Trump’s hostile immigration agenda in his first 100 days. Some changes are expected to come quickly through executive orders and agency memos, but regulations and legislation could take months. UNDOING THE DAMAGE FROM DAY ONE Biden promises to reinstate DACA on day one. He’s also promised to include Dreamers in his education plan
We expect to see significant changes in environmental policy under the new Biden administration. There may be new, or at least reauthorized, environmental laws with Democrats now holding the Presidency and narrow majorities in both houses. President Biden affirmed that climate change is a top priority by appointing former Secretary of State John Kerry as the nation’s “climate czar,” a
So often as an attorney who primarily practices in the area of divorce and family law, I hear people say, “But that’s not fair.” It is an interesting thing because the goal of a divorce settlement is for it to be equitable, but is equitable always fair? I hear this so much, I often wonder why is it that most
PAYING MEAL AND REST PERIOD PREMIUMS AT THE EMPLOYEES’ HOURLY RATE California Labor Code Section 226.7 requires that employers pay employees one additional hour of pay at the employees’ “regular rate of compensation” for the failure to provide compliant meal and rest periods. Employers and the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement have always calculated this “premium” at the employees’ regular
One way employers responded to George Floyd’s murder was to institute, reaffirm or enhance initiatives to improve diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace. That’s great news, of course; diversity is good for everyone. But there is business risk requiring purposeful assessment: can D&I efforts constitute “discrimination” against traditionally favored groups, or at least be construed or weaponized as such,
There are quite a few differences in Texas between a first DWI versus your second DWI. The biggest difference is the punishment range. In this article, we will talk about the different consequences of getting your first DWI versus your second DWI. It’s important to understand the differences and to hire a lawyer who can walk you through the process
Financial decisions are often some of the most difficult to make. Not only are you taking your own well-being into your hands, but also your family’s future. Those in debt often contemplate whether or not to file for bankruptcy as a way to regain their financial footing. Those considering bankruptcy in Philadelphia may ponder is a bankruptcy really worth the
On a level playing field, competitors follow the same rules. The reason for this is obvious. If competitors are required to follow the same rules, uncompetitive advantages are minimized. In the IP world, not so level playing fields abound. Since trademark and patents rights are generally nationalistic, rules favoring a country’s own residents are not surprising. But what about rules
Yes, you can get arrested for DWI in Texas if a police officer suspects you are intoxicated on drugs rather than alcohol. In fact, arrests for driving under the influence of drugs are becoming more and more common. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been focusing on this area for several years. There has been a great
The coronavirus pandemic has changed numerous aspects of our daily lives. From the way we shop to the way we travel, nothing is the same as it was mere months ago. The same is true for the criminal justice system. While the courts have struggled to maintain a normal flow of cases in the face of the pandemic, law enforcement
President Joe Biden has promised to reverse Trump’s hostile immigration agenda in his first 100 days. Some changes are expected to come quickly through executive orders and agency memos, but regulations and legislation could take months. UNDOING THE DAMAGE FROM DAY ONE Biden promises to reinstate DACA on day one. He’s also promised to include Dreamers in his education plan
We expect to see significant changes in environmental policy under the new Biden administration. There may be new, or at least reauthorized, environmental laws with Democrats now holding the Presidency and narrow majorities in both houses. President Biden affirmed that climate change is a top priority by appointing former Secretary of State John Kerry as the nation’s “climate czar,” a
So often as an attorney who primarily practices in the area of divorce and family law, I hear people say, “But that’s not fair.” It is an interesting thing because the goal of a divorce settlement is for it to be equitable, but is equitable always fair? I hear this so much, I often wonder why is it that most
PAYING MEAL AND REST PERIOD PREMIUMS AT THE EMPLOYEES’ HOURLY RATE California Labor Code Section 226.7 requires that employers pay employees one additional hour of pay at the employees’ “regular rate of compensation” for the failure to provide compliant meal and rest periods. Employers and the Department of Labor Standards Enforcement have always calculated this “premium” at the employees’ regular
One way employers responded to George Floyd’s murder was to institute, reaffirm or enhance initiatives to improve diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace. That’s great news, of course; diversity is good for everyone. But there is business risk requiring purposeful assessment: can D&I efforts constitute “discrimination” against traditionally favored groups, or at least be construed or weaponized as such,
There are quite a few differences in Texas between a first DWI versus your second DWI. The biggest difference is the punishment range. In this article, we will talk about the different consequences of getting your first DWI versus your second DWI. It’s important to understand the differences and to hire a lawyer who can walk you through the process
Financial decisions are often some of the most difficult to make. Not only are you taking your own well-being into your hands, but also your family’s future. Those in debt often contemplate whether or not to file for bankruptcy as a way to regain their financial footing. Those considering bankruptcy in Philadelphia may ponder is a bankruptcy really worth the
On a level playing field, competitors follow the same rules. The reason for this is obvious. If competitors are required to follow the same rules, uncompetitive advantages are minimized. In the IP world, not so level playing fields abound. Since trademark and patents rights are generally nationalistic, rules favoring a country’s own residents are not surprising. But what about rules
Yes, you can get arrested for DWI in Texas if a police officer suspects you are intoxicated on drugs rather than alcohol. In fact, arrests for driving under the influence of drugs are becoming more and more common. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been focusing on this area for several years. There has been a great
The coronavirus pandemic has changed numerous aspects of our daily lives. From the way we shop to the way we travel, nothing is the same as it was mere months ago. The same is true for the criminal justice system. While the courts have struggled to maintain a normal flow of cases in the face of the pandemic, law enforcement
