Changing Jobs with a Non-Compete:
What to Say and When? Changing jobs when you have a non-compete agreement in place can be tricky. Before making a move, plan your exit strategy – set a date, practice your resignation, and...more
As a healthcare employer, documenting compliance policies and training employees that it is their duty and responsibility to communicate suspected violations are critical to a vigorous compliance program. But it is not enough...more
What happens if a defendant does not pay a judgment in Texas? How do you collect the money you are owed?
When the court grants you a judgment for monetary damages in a lawsuit, you become a “judgment creditor.”...more
When it comes to protecting their interests – or the interests of the corporation – shareholders have unique rights to take legal action. They can file suit either on behalf of the corporation itself, known as a derivative...more
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a report last month assessing the program integrity risks associated with Medicare telehealth services. After analyzing...more
SIU stands for Special Investigation Unit, and nearly all insurance companies have one, especially health insurers. SIUs exist to investigate complaints of fraud, waste or abuse, and train claims personnel to recognize and...more
A cease-and-desist letter is a warning to businesses or individuals to stop certain harmful actions. The letter may even threaten legal action if the recipient does not comply.
If you receive a cease-and-desist letter,...more
In Texas and many other states, assets and liabilities acquired during a marriage are considered community property owned equally by both spouses. In divorce, this community property is subject to equitable distribution....more
A homeowner or property owner (your client or customer) files a claim with their homeowners or property insurance for damage. The insurance company then comes after you, alleging it was a construction or design defect that...more
To maintain its protection under Texas law, how do you keep a trade secret, secret?
Under §134A of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, also known as the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act or TUTSA, a trade secret...more
If you have a remote workforce, chances are you have employees in multiple states. Many of these employees may have access to proprietary information that could damage your business if used in competition against you....more
Drag-along rights are contractual provisions – usually within a shareholder agreement – that provide majority shareholders with the right to force minority shareholders’ participation in the future sale of a company....more