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Recognized for leadership in employment law, three CSMBB attorneys make the 2025 Austin Monthly Top Attorneys list.

Seven CSMBB attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for excellence in labor and employment law across multiple practice areas.

Cornell Smith Mierl Brutocao Burton is pleased to announce that Mary Quimby has joined the firm as an associate attorney.

Federal DEI mandates are shifting under a new Executive Order. Discover employer actions to ensure compliance amid evolving anti-discrimination policies.

Texas Court Halts DOL Salary Rule: A Texas federal judge invalidates the DOL rule raising salary thresholds for FLSA exemptions, reverting limits to $35,568 annually.

Texas employers with California employees: Prepare for new 2025 compliance requirements in workplace violence, independent contractor protections, and more.

Court Blocks FTC's Proposed Nationwide Ban on Noncompete Agreements, Preserving State Law Autonomy. Employers should review their noncompete practices in light of ongoing legal challenges.

Laura Fauber joins Cornell Smith Mierl Brutocao Burton, LLP as a partner, offering deep expertise in labor and employment law, and broadening the firm’s capabilities in California and Washington.

Texas judge issues limited injunction against FTC's noncompete rule, delaying enforcement for specific plaintiffs only. Nationwide applicability remains uncertain.

Limited injunction issued against DOL’s updated salary thresholds for overtime eligibility, effective July 1, 2024. Applies only to Texas state employers.

Employers are preparing for changes to the Salary Basis threshold, but a new lawsuit seeks to block the DOL's 2024 Final Rule, citing issues similar to those in 2017.

Recognizing her dedication and community service, Susan P. Burton will receive the TCWLA Attorney Award for Outstanding Achievement on April 26, 2024.

The FTC's new rule banning most non-compete clauses, issued April 23, 2024, is legally challenged and may take time to enforce. Employers should review agreements and prepare.

The DOL's final rule, effective July 1, 2024, raises salary thresholds for EAP and highly compensated exemptions, impacting over 4 million workers.

Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Employee–Independent-Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Learn about the FTC's proposed rule to ban non-compete clauses for workers and what it means for employers.