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Texas Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Major Winter Storm Uri Case

In February 2021, winter storm Uri hit Texas, causing a sharp spike in electricity demand that could not be satisfied by available generation resources, resulting in statewide blackouts. Commercial, industrial and residential...more

First Court of Appeals Dismisses Winter Uri Claims Against Wholesale Power Generators

In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri hit Texas, causing a sharp spike in electricity demand that could not be satisfied by available generation resources, resulting in statewide blackouts. Commercial and industrial as well as...more

Winter Storm Uri Power Dispute Reaches the Supreme Court of Texas

On Sept. 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of Texas announced it will review a lower court’s reversal of two winter storm Uri orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), which date back to 2021. During the historic...more

Fifth Circuit Expands Test for Adverse Employment Actions in Title VII Discrimination Claims

On Aug. 18, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed its long-held test to determine what adverse actions can support an employee’s Title VII claim. Title VII requires an employee alleging a...more

PUCT Winter Storm Uri Orders Reversed and Remanded by Texas Court of Appeals

On March 17, 2023, the Texas Court of Appeals for the Third District issued an opinion reversing two winter storm Uri orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) that had raised power prices in ERCOT to...more

Supreme Court Upholds Ruling That FLSA Overtime Exemption Didn’t Apply to Day-Rate Rig Worker

On Sept. 9, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held a highly compensated rig worker was not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) overtime requirements because the employee was paid on a day...more

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