TV news anchor loses race discrimination claim

Excerpted from a Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP Blog by Cara Yates Crotty To borrow from Ron Burgundy, “that de-escalated quickly.” Jeff Vaughn was a veteran news anchor at […]
What Trump’s reclassification of marijuana means for Texas

Excerpted from a FOX News Story by Shaun Rabb On Thursday, April 23, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. It’s an […]
Is it discriminatory to use credit history when hiring?

Well, it depends. Using credit history in hiring is generally legal under federal law but can be considered discrimination if it disproportionately impacts protected groups (race, sex, age) without being job-related. While […]
Red flags employers should never ignore

We’ve all been there during the background screening process. Specifically, those irritating red flags that pop up in reports. Hiring the right candidate is essential to protect your workplace while […]