In the recently released Chambers USA 2020 rankings, McGinnis Lochridge was one of only two firms ranked Band 1 in Texas in Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas). The firm was also ranked Band 2 in Austin and the surrounding area in Litigation: General Commercial. Managing Partner Read more
The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and measures to minimize its spread will likely require many small businesses to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Fortunately for those businesses, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA), which took effect in February 2020, streamlines, simplifies, and aims to… Read more
The unprecedented economic disruptions caused by COVID-19, including government ordered closures of some businesses, have increased unemployment, have had drastic impacts on supply and demand, and have had a significant impact on business relationships. In many instances, companies are legally, economically and/or logistically unable to fulfill contractual obligations. In… Read more
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) posted a temporary rule issuing regulations pursuant to the FFCRA, effective immediately. These regulations clarify and expand upon the FFCRA, and were issued by the WHD within two-weeks of President Trump signing the FFCRA,… Read more
There has not been a lot of guidance published on what a workplace should do if they find out that an employee/visitor was diagnosed. The federal government issued a very early notice reminding employers that health information is private and subject to privacy laws. Additionally, the Center for Disease Control… Read more
Within just a few weeks of its introduction into the United States, the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the COVID-19 disease caused by the virus have had a dramatic impact on every individual and business in the United States, and, indeed, throughout most of the world. It is far too early to… Read more
With much uncertainty and ever-changing information surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, staying up to date can be an insurmountable task. The National Governor’s Association has put together a succinct overview and charting of current information on the status of COVID-19 in the United States and abroad, including such topics as: the… Read more
Attorneys Eric Johnston and William Grubb shared their analysis of the Texas Supreme Courts’ response to COVID-19 with Law360 in their article, “Breaking Down The Texas Courts' COVID-19 Response,” published on March 19, 2020. With the uncertainty of the outbreak, the Texas Supreme Court has entered multiple emergency… Read more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which among other things, amends the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and enacts a separate Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act. The FFCRA was passed to address the unprecedented impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on… Read more
The severity and lasting impacts and effects of the spread of COVID-19 remain unknown. Each day federal, state, and local governments deploy new measures in an effort to curtail the spread of the virus, and such measures will impact the workforce and implicate legal obligations of employers. For example, some… Read more
The McGinnis Lochridge International Trade & Transactions Newsletter keeps clients informed about updates on international trade and transactions matters across the country and around the world. This issue includes discussions of recent enforcement actions and changes to the ITAR and updates on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Click here to read the… Read more
McGinnis Lochridge's Oil & Gas Newsletter: Producer's Edge keeps clients informed about Texas oil and gas case law, regulatory updates, and insightful articles relevant to the oil and gas community. In this edition, we feature an employment law update discussing day-rate compensation schemes widely adopted in the oil and gas industry, Texas… Read more