When should you put a business agreement in writing? If you run a small business, you are making deals and agreements all the time. Frequently, the terms of these agreements are not set out in a written contract. In many cases, a verbal agreement works for both parties. However, there are some agreements that should…
On Friday, the De Leon & Washburn team attended Govalle Elementary’s annual Meet Your Teacher event to celebrate the new school year and help the faculty and Govalle families prepare for the first day of school. Principal Nancy Maniscalco introduced the team and announced that in addition to purchasing Govalle’s spirit t-shirts and the Accelerated…
The entire De Leon & Washburn team helped Govalle Elementary celebrate the return to school this past Saturday at the 7th Annual COA/AISD Back to School Bash. Austin City Council Member Mike Martinez read a proclamation declaring Saturday August 18th “Govalle Elementary School Day.” Govalle Elementary School has also been chosen as the media school…
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently released some helpful guidance for employers that use criminal background checks as part of their hiring criteria. On April 25, 2012, the EEOC issued its “Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964”,…
In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the law firm is proud to announce its partnership with Govalle Elementary School for the 2012-2013 school year. The firm’s partnership with Govalle is a natural fit: firm founder Hector De Leon attended the school from 1954-1959, and he views that experience as a crucial stepping stone on his…
Many individuals who have matters pending before administrative agencies do not understand the potential ramifications of going to a contested hearing at the State Office of Administrative Hearings (“SOAH”), much less the subsequent misnamed standard of review (the “substantial evidence rule”) the district court gives to administrative agencies’ final orders based on the recommendations of…
After nearly two years of litigating a third-party lawsuit brought by the Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund (“TASB”) against De Leon & Washburn’s client, Prism Risk Management, LLC (“Prism”), the law firm is pleased to report that on May 30, 2012, we secured a victory on Prism’s Traditional and No-Evidence Motion for…
After the long, stressful process of litigating your claim, you have finally received a judgment in your favor allowing you to recover against the opposing party. Theoretically, this is the last you will see of the courtroom. In reality, you may have another fight ahead: collecting on your judgment. Debtors can be deceitful and attempt…
In a perfect world, the relationship between employers and employees would always remain pleasant and free of disputes. Hiring would occur quickly, on agreeable terms. Firing would be regrettable and respectful, but necessary for the health of the company. Professionals could transition from one company to another on smoothly negotiated terms. And so on… Of…