Business Law 101

The "friendly skies" are stormy! ⛈️ Southwest Airlines is facing a lawsuit from its pilots union over claims of intimidation and punishment for union activity. A federal appeals court ruled the case is serious enough to go to trial, saying the airline's actions could "weaken or destroy the union." What happened to "Do the Right Thing"? 📉   Thanks for joining me f...

A federal jury in San Francisco has awarded over $6 million to six BART employees who were fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine based on religious exemptions. This landmark verdict in Chavez et al v. SF Bay Area Rapid Transit District underscores the importance of the Civil Rights Act's protections and serves as a major warning to employers about "undue hardship" claims.   Thanks...

The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight turned into the 'Baddest Streaming on the Planet' and now Netflix is facing a $50 Million Class-Action Lawsuit for all that buffering and all those glitches.   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve a...

🤯 The patent for an automated undeliverable mail system was struck down in the Return Mail v. USPS case because it was ruled an abstract idea. Is this a win for innovation or a blow to software patents? We break down the Alice/Mayo test and why courts are still struggling with § 101 patent eligibility.   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting c...

🚨 States fighting back! Nebraska, Indiana, Idaho, South Carolina, & Arizona filed a lawsuit that challenged Biden's Executive Order #14026 on federal contractor minimum wage. Citing overreach & potential economic harm, they took a stand for states' rights.   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Managem...

Memorial Hermann's ACO vs. the IRS. The battle over nonprofit status could redefine how healthcare organizations are structured and taxed. Keep an eye on this one.    Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fict...

Heads up, business majors! 🚨 The FINRA vs. Alpine Securities case is a must-know. It’s not just a lawsuit; it's a deep dive into who really holds the power in the financial world. Are private regulators like FINRA constitutional? The fight over their authority to make and enforce rules could reshape the industry.   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an...

Horse racing's biggest lawsuit isn't over a horse, but a law! A major legal battle is challenging the power of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority to make and enforce rules. This case could redefine who holds the power in the "Sport of Kings." ⚖️🐴 Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Manag...

Tune into Business Law 101's latest episode exploring the fine line between a store checking your receipt and illegal false imprisonment! Know your rights and learn when "loss prevention" crosses into unlawful detention. Don't get caught without the facts!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Manage...

The Supreme Court sided with the FCC in the Consumers' Research case, upholding the E-rate program. This means unelected bureaucrats can continue to levy fees and control billions, a blow to efforts to rein in the administrative state & ensure accountability.    Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management G...

Mississippi's medical marijuana advertising ban upheld! 🏛️ In a win for federal supremacy, the court sided against Tru Source Medical Cannabis, LLC, citing that despite state-level legality, marijuana remains federally illegal. This means advertising, as "commercial speech," doesn't get First Amendment protection if the underlying activity is unlawful under federal law. A fascina...

Courts are pushing back on federal overreach in the No Surprises Act! This is a win for common-sense regulation and ensuring fairness in healthcare. Government shouldn't tip the scales, allowing free markets & transparency to work for patients and providers. Photo credits: Nardavarstory; AnnaStills; ONe_Studio; JPC Film

SCOTUS rejected the challenge to Alaska's campaign finance reforms, a win for transparency! This decision could pave the way for more states to enact vital reforms, shedding light on "dark money" and strengthening accountability in our elections. Good for fiscal conservatives who demand transparency!  Photo credits: Marykor; Solstice Studios; Silverman Media Services, LLC; AnnaStills...

A federal court struck down the DOL's overtime rule increasing minimum annual salaries for exempt employees! This means the higher thresholds are out, at least for now. Businesses, stay tuned!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve a...

Arguing about the discovery process in a lawsuit is rarely headline-making, but all the rules flew out the window when TwitterX sued Media Matters. Learn more this week on Business Law 101!! Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also writ...

A serial litigator argued the judge in his case was biased against his industry because of a novel she published. Learn more about recusing a judge this week on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written severa...

In a truly bizarre case, a handful of angry executives and employees from California-based EBay decided to cross the country to harass, stalk, and vandalize the home of a Michigan couple. Learn more this week on Business Law 10!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the...

The lawsuit against President Trump filed by his former attorney, Michael Cohen, has finished winding its way through the courts. Find out what happened this week on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written s...

Constructive discharge cases are notoriously hard to prove. Find out why this week on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explo...

Can social media companies be forced to give the courts information while prohibited from notifying the user – even if the user is the President? Learn more this week on Business Law 101! #BusisnessLaw101   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas...

Ever heard of La Gordiloca? She was arrested for violating an “unconstitutionally vague” law and set off a firestorm of legal arguments over civil rights and qualified immunity. Learn more this week on Business Law 101!     Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the Univers...

Do you know what to do if a police officer or government official come to your office? If they want to speak to someone? Poke around? Attorney David Schein suggests some ground rules, this week on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of...

Fani Willis, the GA district attorney who made her career prosecuting Trump for election fraud, also has the dubious honor of participating in the longest running trial in Georgia’s history. Learn more about the Young Thug case on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenur...

In a sad commentary on the state of the world, Mexico sued American gun manufacturers, alleging that they are the reason Mexico can’t keep the cartels from running their society. Learn more on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St....

The DC Appeals court narrowly upheld trespassing charges against the January 6th defendants, but the dissenting opinion offered a compelling counter- argument. Learn more this week on Business Law 101!   Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I...