Five Minute Law Goes to the Movies
Why did these particular movies resonate with me in 2019?
Merry Christmas from Five Minute Law
A very special Christmas message from Five Minute Law
The Problem With Non-Competes
A Texas non-compete litigator points out the biggest problems with the way non-competes work in practice.
Should Clients Pay a Premium for Big-Name Law Firms?
You may have noticed that the law firms everyone has heard of charge some really high rates. Are these rates justified? Here’s an analysis from a totally unbiased small-firm lawyer.
Happy Thanksgiving from Five Minute Law
Thank you to everyone who has helped make 2019 the best year yet for Five Minute Law.
Let’s Roll: Do’s and Don’ts for Texas Trade Secrets Injunctions
A recent case offers lessons on how to get (or avoid) a trade secrets injunction in Texas.
Is Writing a Big Paper Good Business Development for Lawyers?
A Texas litigator shares his experiences trying to develop business and thoughts on whether writing a big paper can help.
Does the Amended TCPA Still Apply to Departing Employee Lawsuits?
The Texas legislature amended the TCPA to exempt most non-compete and trade secret claims. So is there anything left of the statute that applies to departing employee litigation?
Jurassic Non-Competes
Texas non-compete cases that predate the statute have principles that are still relevant today.
2 Strategies to Getting Better Hotel Sleep
This week I’m excited to have a guest post from Craig Huggart. Craig liked my post I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead: The Ignored Epidemic in the Legal Profession and asked if he could contribute something on the topic of sleep. Here are his helpful tips about getting better sleep on the road. – Zach Do you sometimes struggle to sleep well in hotels? Me too! However, after more than 600 nights on the road, I found two key things that make it easier to get a good night’s rest on the road – picking the right room and optimizing it […]