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Mr. Smith’s practice at Ogletree Deakins primarily involves the defense of employers in labor and employment related litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Smith represents employers in claims involving equal employment opportunity law, unfair labor practices, wage and hour issues, unemployment compensation, wrongful discharge, state law tort and contract claims, occupational safety and health matters as well as class action litigation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Mr. Smith has tried cases involving claims of sex, race, national origin, age and same-sex discrimination, retaliation, workers compensation retaliation, disability discrimination under both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress claims and covenants not to compete. Mr. Smith actively counsels clients on a wide range of daily employment issues including discharge, discipline,
More Legal and Business Bylines From Lawrence D. Smith
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- Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Payment of Commissions When an Employment Agreement Is Silent - (Posted On Thursday, May 26, 2022)
- Texas Appellate Court Clarifies Proof Required for Establishing Misconduct in Receipt of Unemployment Benefits Cases - (Posted On Thursday, September 02, 2021)
- Texas Supreme Court Rules Request for Disability Accommodation Does Not Support Retaliation Claim Under State Law - (Posted On Wednesday, July 21, 2021)
- Texas Court Upholds San Antonio’s Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance Injunction - (Posted On Thursday, March 25, 2021)
- Incomplete Payroll Records Lead to Employer FLSA Liability, Fifth Circuit Rules - (Posted On Saturday, March 13, 2021)
- Texas Discrimination Laws Protect Intention to Become Pregnant, State Court Rules - (Posted On Saturday, March 13, 2021)
- Recent Texas Court Decision Highlights the Risks of Defamation in Internal Misconduct Investigations - (Posted On Thursday, November 12, 2020)
- Federal Court Decision Highlights Challenges of Dealing With Employee Performance Issues While an Employee Is on FMLA Leave - (Posted On Thursday, May 21, 2020)