Dallas Labor and Employment Lawyer Discusses Labor Day
/cdklawyers.com// 09/04/2012 As Americans stumble back into their offices after a long holiday weekend spent picnicking, boating, and having fun, Dallas labor and employment lawyer Keith Clouse directs them to the Department of Labor’s webpage regarding Labor Day 2012. There, readers will be able to learn more about the history of this American holiday. […]
SEC Whistleblower Program Could Pay Out Nearly Half a Billion Dollars
To spur tips— and fight securities fraud—regulatory agency will pay whistleblowers 10 to 30 percent of recoveries they help bring about.
SEC Whistleblower Program Could Pay Out Nearly Half a Billion Dollars
To spur tips— and fight securities fraud—regulatory agency will pay whistleblowers 10 to 30 percent of recoveries they help bring about.
Pharmaceutical Companies to Pay U.S. $4.7 Billion in False Claims Act Cases
DOJ announces $950 million settlement with Merck; billions set aside by other drug makers to resolve unlawful marketing allegations, notes whistleblower lawyers
Texas Courts Reform Overly Broad Noncompete Agreements so that the Terms are Enforceable
/cdklawyers.com// 02/03/2012 Keith Clouse, a Texas labor and employment law attorney, frequently advises employers, senior executives, and physicians regarding the enforceability of existing or proposed noncompete agreements. Because a noncompete agreement can substantially impact an individual’s ability to obtain later work, these agreements must undergo careful scrutiny. Some noncompete agreements contain overly broad terms. […]
Dallas, Texas Labor and Employment Lawyer Discusses the Importance of Documenting Employee Disciplinary Issues
/cdklawyers.com// 01/27/2012 Keith Clouse, a Texas labor and employment law attorney, frequently advises employers about compliance with federal and state employment laws as well as the best practices an employer should use to avoid legal trouble. Often, employers encounter difficulty defending themselves in lawsuits with former employees because they fail to adequately document disciplinary issues. […]
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules for Plaintiff in Same-Sex Sexual Harassment Matter
/cdklawyers.com// 01/26/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled for the plaintiff in a same-sex sexual harassment matter. Cherry v. Shaw Coastal, Inc., No. 11-30403 (5th Cir. Jan. 19, 2012), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/11/11-30403-CV0.wpd.pdf. A supervisor sent the plaintiff sexually charged text messages and regularly touched the plaintiff. Both the plaintiff and the plaintiff’s immediate […]
Board Certified Labor and Employment Lawyer Discusses Board Certification Process
/cdklawyers.com// 01/19/2012 Keith Clouse is a Dallas, Texas lawyer who has been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Labor and Employment Law. Six attorneys at his employment law firm, Clouse Dunn LLP, have been certified in Labor and Employment Law. They are among a select group of Texas attorneys who have been certified […]
What Are an Employer’s Obligations Regarding Pay Earned During Holiday Weeks?
/cdklawyers.com// 11/07/2010 With the holiday season approaching, many employers and employees may be wondering what an employer’s obligations are regarding compensation earned during holiday weeks. The Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal law that regulates minimum pay standards and overtime compensation, applies to workers who are not specifically exempt from its coverage. Importantly, the FLSA […]
When an Employer and an Employee Settle an Employment-Related Dispute, What is Included in the Settlement Agreement?
/cdklawyers.com// 10/31/2010 Employers and employees may find themselves in disputes with one another. Quite often, these disputes can be resolved via mediation or settlement negotiations between attorneys. If so, the parties usually enter into settlement agreements. But what terms does a settlement agreement between an employer and an employee typically contain? Arguably, the two most […]
Core24 Selects Keith Clouse of Clouse Dunn Khoshbin LLP as Group’s Labor and Employment Law Expert
/cdklawyers.com// 01/22/2010 Core24, a one-stop network of leading business service providers based in Dallas, announces the selection of Keith Clouse of Clouse Dunn Khoshbin LLP as the group’s labor and employment law expert. Bringing together 24 of the DFW area’s most respected professional services providers and leading business authorities, Core24 offers a variety of services […]