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Business Contracts Law

How to Enforce a Non-Compete Clause in Texas After the FTC Non-Compete Ban: Contract Drafting and Litigation Checklist

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Texas courts can still enforce non-compete clauses under the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50) if they are ancillary to an enforceable agreement and reasonable in time, scope, and geography. The FTC’s 2024 non-compete rule created national uncertainty, but Texas enforcement remains driven primarily by state statute and […]

Attorney-Client Privilege and Confidentiality

How to Protect Attorney-Client Privilege in Texas When Using Slack, Teams, and Shared Cloud Drives

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

In Texas, attorney-client privilege can be waived if confidential communications are shared with unnecessary third parties or stored where others can access them. Modern collaboration tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and shared cloud drives make inadvertent disclosure easier—especially with guests, channel sprawl, and syncing. This article explains practical, Texas-specific steps lawyers and clients can use […]

Alcohol and Substance Abuse

How to Prove Alcohol or Drug Addiction in an Illinois Child Custody Case: Evidence, Evaluations, and Court Standards

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Illinois courts can restrict or deny parenting time when alcohol or drug abuse endangers a child, and judges may order substance evaluations and testing under 750 ILCS 5/603.10. In custody cases, “proof” usually comes from a combination of records, witness testimony, and professional assessments—not one dramatic incident. This article explains the evidence that matters, how […]

Bankruptcy & Debt

How to Stop Wage Garnishment in Phoenix, Arizona by Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2026

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

[In Phoenix, filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy can stop most wage garnishments immediately through the federal “automatic stay.” Arizona garnishments can take up to 25% of disposable earnings, making fast action critical. This article explains who can stop garnishment with Chapter 7 in 2026, timing, exceptions, and the steps to file in the District of Arizona.] […]

Accident Types and Claims

How to File a Bicycle Accident Claim After a Dooring Crash in Chicago: Who’s Liable?

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

[In Chicago, you generally have 2 years to file a bicycle dooring injury lawsuit under Illinois law. Dooring crashes are common on busy corridors with curbside parking and bike lanes, and liability can fall on drivers, passengers, employers, or even government entities. This article explains who’s liable, what evidence proves a dooring claim, and how […]

Animal Welfare Policy

How to Challenge a USDA AWA Enforcement Action for Alleged Animal Handling Violations in Texas

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A USDA Animal Welfare Act (AWA) enforcement action in Texas can often be challenged through an administrative process that may include a hearing before a USDA Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and appeals within USDA—sometimes before any federal court review. These cases commonly arise from alleged animal handling violations cited during APHIS inspections of dealers, exhibitors, […]

Attorney-Client Privilege

How to Preserve Attorney-Client Privilege During a California Workplace Investigation When HR Is Copied on Emails

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

In California, copying HR on an email with your lawyer can waive attorney-client privilege if HR isn’t necessary to obtain legal advice. Workplace investigations routinely involve HR, managers, and outside counsel, making privilege easy to lose by accident. This article explains how California privilege works during investigations, where HR fits, and practical steps to preserve […]

Business Technology

How to Draft an AI Vendor Contract for a Florida Business in 2026: Who Owns Training Data, Model Outputs, and IP?

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Florida businesses using AI vendors in 2026 should put ownership and license terms for training data, model outputs, and IP in writing—because default contract language often leaves those rights unclear. With Florida’s strong trade secret protections and evolving AI governance expectations, a vendor’s “standard” terms can quietly permit broad reuse of your data. This article […]

Business and Workplace Conduct

How to Handle a Workplace Bullying Complaint in California: Employer Steps, Documentation, and Legal Risk

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

California does not have a single “workplace bullying” statute, but employers still face real liability under FEHA harassment rules, retaliation laws, and Cal/OSHA’s workplace violence requirements. A bullying complaint can quickly become a protected-activity, disability, harassment, or safety case if handled poorly. This article explains step-by-step employer response, documentation best practices, and legal risks under […]

Assault

How to Beat an Assault Charge in Harris County, Texas When You Acted in Self-Defense

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Self-defense can defeat an assault charge in Harris County, but only if prosecutors can’t disprove it beyond a reasonable doubt. Houston-area cases often turn on 911 calls, witness statements, injuries, and whether force was “reasonable” under Texas law. This article explains the controlling self-defense rules, common charge types, evidence that wins cases, and practical steps […]

Agricultural Policy

How to Challenge USDA Denial of EQIP Cost-Share Funding for Michigan Dairy Farms in 2026

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Michigan dairy farms can appeal an NRCS EQIP denial within as little as 30 days, depending on the adverse decision notice. In 2026, EQIP remains a critical USDA cost-share tool for manure, nutrient, and water-quality improvements—yet denials often turn on ranking, eligibility, or documentation. This article explains Michigan-specific EQIP denial reasons, deadlines, evidence, and the […]

Business Litigation

How to Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement in Texas After the 2024 FTC Noncompete Rule: What Employers Need to Know

July 22, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Texas employers can still enforce a non-compete agreement in 2026—but only if it meets the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act and survives heightened scrutiny after the FTC’s 2024 noncompete rule. The federal rule is tied up in litigation and does not automatically erase every Texas non-compete, especially for sale-of-business covenants and certain senior roles. […]

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