Forced arbitration recently made national headlines following President Biden’s signing of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act in early March. It was a huge step toward justice and fairness for those who suffer(ed) sexual assault or harassment in the workplace.…
February is Black History Month, and it allows us to honor the Black lawyers who have changed history and made strides in the industry. Black lawyers bring immense value to the profession, but progress has been an uphill battle. In 1930, less than 1% of…
Opponents of Texas’ highly restrictive new abortion law lost another fight last month when the U.S. Supreme Court again declined to intervene in their ongoing battle against it. The new law, passed as Senate Bill 8 but known as the Texas Heartbeat Act, banned abortions…
Four people were seriously injured last month in an explosion at an ExxonMobil refinery near Houston, further underscoring oil workers’ dangerous conditions. Oil companies entice workers with big paychecks and extended time off, but the job comes with hazards. Employees often work 12-hour shifts for
Texas roads are getting more dangerous every year. At least one person has died in a Texas car accident every day for the last 21 years. Approximately 11 people per day lost their lives in 2021 on the state’s highways. And nothing on the road…
Working in the oil and gas industry is a lucrative endeavor, but the comfortable pay comes with a significant tradeoff. It’s dangerous work, and tragic incidents are sadly not uncommon. About 150 oil workers, on average, die on the job every year. Even accidents that…
This holiday season is a big deal, with many friends and family able to get together again. Eager travelers will be filling the nation’s roads on their way to their holiday destinations, which means that car accidents will be on the rise. December has been…
If someone is looking for a job that pays well and doesn’t require a GED or college degree, working in an oil patch is an appealing prospect. Oil field workers, independent contractors and well site consultants can make six figures, and the schedule allows for…
As people gathered in Houston on November 5 at NRG Park to see performer Travis Scott, no one expected that Astroworld Festival would be cut short, ending in tragedy. But by the end of the night, nine festival attendees between the ages of 14 and…
On November 5, about 50,000 people gathered at Houston’s NRG Park to see rap star Travis Scott perform at the sold-out Astroworld Festival. Attendees expected a weekend filled with live music performances from a star-studded lineup. Most importantly, event organizers assured them they would be…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on average, seven teens between the ages of 16 and 19 will die in a fatal car accident every day. When it comes to teenage driving, parents need to remember, teens still need their help.…
Daniel Scali, 28 of Australia, smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest time in the abdominal plank position (male) with 9 hours, 30 minutes and 1 second. Scali’s new record was set on August 6, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. The new world record replaces…
