About WDFloyd

Dave Floyd is an attorney, real estate broker, real estate investor, and trivia host in Austin, Texas. He works with the Foskitt Law Office and is an owner of Floyd Real Estate. He lives in the Zilker Neighborhood, and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the Washington & Lee University School of Law.
Showing posts with label law. Show all posts
Showing posts with label law. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Use of Social Media in Screening Prospective Employees

Beware of running across information which is illegal to use in the hiring process:

Use of social media in screening prospective employees - ACC Newsstand - Powered by Lexology

If you are bound and determined to use social media to screen prospective employees, then it is a good idea to consult an employment lawyer before accidentally getting yourself or your company into trouble.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

CFPB issues new requirements for employers regarding credit checks - ACC Newsstand - Powered by Lexology

The Consumer Financial Protection  Bureau (CFPB) recently issued new forms that employers must begin using (they were effective January 1, 2013) when performing background credit checks on current employees and job applicants.  Read more about this and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA) at: 


CFPB issues new requirements for employers regarding credit checks - ACC Newsstand - Powered by Lexology

Monday, March 11, 2013

Should You File a Reply to a Summary Judgment in Travis County?

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 166a does not require the filing of a reply when faced with a response to a Motion for Summary Judgment; however, should you file one anyway when appearing in Travis County District Court?  Hint: don't be a slacker.

For an elaboration on this, check out the latest Texas Lawyer article by +Sara Foskitt reprinted (with permission) on the Foskitt Law Office's Travis County focused Local Counsel Blog: To Reply or Not to Reply?   There Really Is No Question.

Disclaimer: +Dave Floyd is providing this for informative purposes only.   This should not be considered legal advice for any specific case or situation.  

The antitrust implications of non-compete agreements - ACC Newsstand - Powered by Lexology

The antitrust implications of non-compete agreements - ACC Newsstand - Powered by Lexology

Cybersecurity: the next big wave in securities litigation? - ACC Newsstand - Powered by Lexology

Cybersecurity: the next big wave in securities litigation? - ACC Newsstand - Powered by Lexology