November 26, 2011
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The US News & World Report published an article recently regarding workplace myths. Keith Clouse, a Dallas attorney who specializes in employment law, provides further insight into these myths.
Among the myths that are “busted”:• Employees have legal recourse for unfair treatment. Fair or not, according to Mr. Clouse, as long as an employer does not […]
November 5, 2011
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The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits an employer from discriminating against a qualified individual on the basis of a disability. Many employers struggle to interpret and apply this law, especially in light of amendments made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Fortunately, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the governmental agency charged with enforcing […]
November 3, 2011
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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision for an employer in a disability case. Griffin v. United Parcel Service, Inc., No. 10-30854 (5th Cir. Oct. 19, 2011), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/10/10-30854-CV0.wpd.pdf.
Following leave and because his previous position had been filled, an employee was assigned to an overnight shift. The employee sent an […]
August 8, 2010
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Keith Clouse, a Dallas attorney who advises employers on employment-related issues, believes that an employer can minimize its exposure to employment lawsuits by simply treating its employees fairly and with respect during the termination process.
A terminated employee who feels humiliated and mistreated is far more likely to sue a former employer than an employee […]
October 31, 2008
Wired PR News.com – Dallas attorney, and famed Democratic fundraiser, Frederick Baron, has died. The 61 year-old lawyer passed away on Thursday after a lengthy battle with cancer, as reported by The Dallas Morning News.
Mr. Baron had recently been involved in a battle with drug company Biogen Idec Inc. for approval to use the experimental […]
October 16, 2008
As reported by the Dallas Morning News, Fred Baron, a prominent attorney based in the city of Dallas, Texas is dying of cancer. The lawyer, who founded the Baron & Budd law firm, is also stated to be in a fight with the maker of the drug Tysabri, who Bacon’s son has stated denied his […]
