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05/08/2024

On VE Day, we remember the immense bravery and sacrifice that brought peace to Europe. Let us honor the spirit of unity and resilience that triumphed over adversity. Here's to the unwavering courage of our heroes and the enduring hope they gave us.

05/03/2024

Please take a look at our latest article by David Carlan below:

WHAT IS A NON-COMPETE? A non-compete clause is an agreement in a job contract that stops an employee from working for a competitor or starting a similar business, usually in the same area (and sometimes not), for a certain period of time after they leave the job. The Federal Trade Commission reports...

07/04/2023

"We're blessed with the opportunity to stand for something—for liberty and freedom and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to." – Ronald Reagan

01/08/2021

With 2% of Texas already being vaccinated, it is imperative that employers begin looking into the legal issues surrounding the coronavirus vaccine. Read below for an in-depth article on your rights and responsibilities to your employees.

Towards the end of last year, Moderna and Pfizer developed vaccines for coronavirus. Now that the technology exists, the challenge at hand involves distributing the vaccine across the nation. Currently, Texas has nearly a million vaccines available, and just over half a million have been administere...

01/04/2021

Minces Rankin PLLC is prepared to promptly provide the most up to date legal advice regarding your workplace’s COVID-19 concerns.

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to plague our country, Minces Rankin PLLC remains hard at work doing what we can to help our clients and their employees remain safe and financially solvent. A wide range of businesses, including gyms, other law firms, and more, have trusted us for advice on wea...

12/07/2020

Texas governor Greg Abbott received a lot of media attention recently when announcing that he would not consider “any more lockdowns” in response to increasing coronavirus cases in the Lone Star State. However, businesses looking for direction from the government should not see this as a green light for unrestricted operation. As it often is, the truth is more nuanced. While Abbott is calling off the possibility of a statewide lockdown, most businesses must still abide by COVID limitations on capacity and certain operations. Additionally, depending on the region(s) of Texas where your business operates, you may face a unique set of regulations. Read the article below for an in-depth, unbiased understanding of Texas and local COVID restrictions for businesses as well as some resources your business may be able to use.

Texas governor Greg Abbott received a lot of media attention recently when announcing that he would not consider “any more lockdowns” in response to increasing coronavirus cases in the Lone Star State. On November 23rd, there were 6,576 new cases in Texas (an increase of 1,666 from the previous ...

10/19/2020

The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the nomination of Justice Amy Coney Barrett have been headline events amid a front-page news year. We break down the controversy and the implications of her nomination in our latest blog.

Last week, the United States Senate held hearings to decide whether to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s nominee to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, to the Supreme Court. The similarities between Justice Barrett and the late Justice Ginsburg end at their use of both their maiden and...

09/11/2020

Last week, Minces Rankin PLLC prevailed for our clients in a $45 million complex commercial arbitration. The claims involved were breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, fraud, and fraud in the inducement. The final hearing lasted one week. The three-arbitrator panel sided with Minces Rankin PLLC’s clients, who were also awarded 100% of their attorney’s fees, costs, and arbitration expenses.

Minces Rankin PLLC was thrilled to secure this victory for our clients. If you are looking for a firm to go to the mat for you in high stakes litigation or arbitration, contact us.

Last week, Minces Rankin PLLC prevailed for our clients in a $45 million complex commercial arbitration. The claims involved were breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, fraud, and fraud in the inducement. The final hearing lasted one week. The three-arbitrator panel sided with Min...

08/10/2020

In the past week, President Donald Trump has exercised his executive powers in ways that will greatly affect employers and employees alike. An executive order issued on August 3rd will influence federal employees and businesses that contract with the federal government. Two memorandums related to COVID-19, both issued on August 8th, will affect most American employers and employees, including those that have lost their jobs. Click the link below to read about them:

In the past week, President Donald Trump has exercised his executive powers in ways that will greatly affect employers and employees alike. The Executive Order on Aligning Federal Contracting and Hiring Practices With the Interest of American Workers, issued on August 3rd, will influence federal emp...

05/29/2020

Recently, Governor Abbott signed new executive orders allowing many Texas businesses to reopen at a limited capacity.

Are you wondering when and how your business can reopen? Do you want to know how, as an employer or employee, you can slow the spread of COVID-19? If so, click the link below:

On May 5, Governor Abbott began taking steps to reopen Texas businesses at a limited capacity. We wrote about the highlights of that Executive Order here. Since then, the governor has continued in the direction of allowing more economic activity to continue, through executive orders issued on May 18...

05/06/2020

Is your office, store, barber shop, salon, or gym ready for Governor Abbott's plans for reopening? Read our latest blog for helpful information about the Governor's May 5 Executive Order. Contact us if you have questions about safely reopening your business.

Yesterday, Governor Abbott unveiled plans for reopening additional Texas businesses at limited capacity. The reopening parameters depend on the type of business you have. Below, are the highlights for each business by type.