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Gardner Employment Law Whenever you’re facing a legal problem, you need the best. You want a lawyer who is smart, experienced, and knows what to do without hesitation.

You can find no better legal advice than at Gardner Employment Law.

On September 1, 2025, the Texas Legislature expanded the Texas Business Courts’ jurisdiction to include trade secret cla...
12/11/2025

On September 1, 2025, the Texas Legislature expanded the Texas Business Courts’ jurisdiction to include trade secret claims. This development could significantly affect where and how your disputes are resolved. Read on to learn more.




Trade secrets claims can now be filed in the Texas Business Court, which likely will include non-compete disputes.

Age discrimination has become a growing concern across multiple professions, including medicine. Our research indicates ...
11/18/2025

Age discrimination has become a growing concern across multiple professions, including medicine. Our research indicates that older physicians are increasingly being sidelined. Read on to learn more.



Age discrimination has become a growing concern across multiple professions, including medicine. Read on to learn how ageism affects physicians.

This year the Texas Legislature expanded access for more commercial lawsuits to be filed in Business Court. These change...
10/29/2025

This year the Texas Legislature expanded access for more commercial lawsuits to be filed in Business Court. These changes offer a more streamlined path for resolving business disputes. Read on to learn more.




With the passage of House Bill 40, the tides are turning for commercial litigants in Texas Business Courts.

The Federal Trade Commission once promised to end noncompete agreements for good. Then, court challenges halted its effe...
10/13/2025

The Federal Trade Commission once promised to end noncompete agreements for good. Then, court challenges halted its effectuation. Now, as of September 5, 2025, that promise is gone. Read on to learn more about how this may affect you.





The FTC formally abandoned its proposed non-compete ban, leaving millions of workers back where they started.

Did you know Texas just passed a law that provides physicians more protection in their non-compete agreements? Combined ...
10/07/2025

Did you know Texas just passed a law that provides physicians more protection in their non-compete agreements? Combined with new FTC scrutiny, the tide is shifting toward physician protection. Read on to learn more.




Did you know Texas just passed a law that makes non-competes far harder to enforce against physicians and certain healthcare workers?

The EEOC pursued “disparate impact” discrimination claims for over five decades. As of April 23, 2025, that has changed:...
09/22/2025

The EEOC pursued “disparate impact” discrimination claims for over five decades. As of April 23, 2025, that has changed: The EEOC will no longer bring these cases. In this article, we explain this 180-degree shift. Click to read more.




The EEOC pursued “disparate impact” discrimination claims for over five decades. As of April 23, 2025, that has changed: The EEOC will no longer bring these

Did you know that you could be on the hook for your former company's legal fees regarding an NDA? If a dispute over the...
09/15/2025

Did you know that you could be on the hook for your former company's legal fees regarding an NDA? If a dispute over the NDA arises, an important question is: “Who pays the lawyers?” Read on to learn more.




Did you know that you could be on the hook for legal fees regarding an NDA? If a dispute over the NDA arises, an important question is: “Who pays the lawyers?”

Based on a new Texas law, “sex” must be recorded only as "male" or "female" on all government forms. This may cause chal...
09/03/2025

Based on a new Texas law, “sex” must be recorded only as "male" or "female" on all government forms. This may cause challenges for female, non-binary, and transgender employees. Read on to learn more.




Texas just set a firm rule for state data: under HB 229, “sex” must be recorded as male or female (biological).

Physicians aren't immune to workplace bias—discrimination based on race, religion, or national origin continues to impac...
07/10/2025

Physicians aren't immune to workplace bias—discrimination based on race, religion, or national origin continues to impact pay, promotions, and career growth in healthcare. Read on to learn more.

Despite years of education, training, and professional achievement, physicians do face discrimination.

Starting a new job can be exciting—until you wonder if the skills or strategies from your last role are confidential. Mi...
03/17/2025

Starting a new job can be exciting—until you wonder if the skills or strategies from your last role are confidential. Mishandling confidential information can lead to lawsuits, job loss, and reputational damage. Read on.



Learn how to identify confidential information from previous jobs and protect your career with legal help from Gardner Employment Law.

When you start a new job, you might need to sign an employment contract. You will also get an employee handbook that exp...
03/03/2025

When you start a new job, you might need to sign an employment contract. You will also get an employee handbook that explains company policies. But what happens when these two documents conflict? Does an employment contract override company policy? Read on to learn more.




Find out if your employment contract takes priority over company policy. Learn your rights and how legal agreements impact workplace rules.

For executives, breaking an employment contract isn’t just about resigning — You would be leaving with no protection fro...
02/10/2025

For executives, breaking an employment contract isn’t just about resigning — You would be leaving with no protection from your contract and possibly violating your contract. Read on to learn more.


Breaking an employment contract? Learn the risks, penalties, and legal options to protect yourself before making a move. Stay informed!

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