Phil GriffisSep 10, 20172 minHurricane Harvey Lawsuits BeginThe legal implications from Hurricane Harvey are staggering. The rain had not yet stopped falling when the first suits were filed. Just a...
Phil GriffisAug 12, 20172 minDallas Jury Verdict Highlights Dangers of Posting False Online ReviewsSmall businesses are not immune from negative/false online reviews. Thankfully, however, jurors are becoming more and more protective of...
Phil GriffisJul 23, 20173 minHouston Court of Appeals Extends Employer Defenses to Employees Injury SuitsOur firm frequently defends companies sued by employees for injuries sustained on the job. We find that not many areas of personal...
Phil GriffisJul 7, 20171 minSpaceX Wins Big in Wrongful Termination TrialSpaceX is the frequent target of highly publicized lawsuits. The company’s wins are less frequently reported. But it scored a big one...
Phil GriffisJun 3, 20173 minEmployment Litigation and Tips for Preventing DisputesEmployment litigation continues to explode in Texas, as the petrochemical industry struggles with cheap oil and the resulting need to...
Phil GriffisMay 14, 20173 minFighting Cyberbullying at the Courthouse - Lawsuit Stakes Increase for ParentsCyberbullying has been an epidemic for years. But like so many computer-age crimes, the law has been slow to catch up with the problem. ...
Phil GriffisApr 18, 20175 minGuarding Against Company Liability for Employees' Wrongful ActsImagine these situations: Your company’s IT manager uses a company laptop to hack into a competitor’s network, access its secret customer...
Phil GriffisApr 6, 20173 minData Breach Lawsuit Hits Highest Level of the Aerospace IndustryA newly filed lawsuit proves that even the most technologically sophisticated businesses and governmental entities are not immune from a...
Phil GriffisMar 6, 20171 minPasadena Refinery Sued for Alleged Clean Air Act ViolationsThe Sierra Club and Environment Texas have filed a citizen enforcement lawsuit against Pasadena Refining System, Inc., claiming...
Phil GriffisFeb 6, 20173 minHow to Protect Your Trade SecretsWe’ve discussed in previous posts what to do when you think your company’s trade secret has been stolen, so it’s only logical to address...