Phelps Dunbar LLP

Get up to speed on the latest court and legislative updates impacting the #construction industry with Phelps partner Daniel Lund on October 17! He'll join Adrian D'Arcy at D'Arcy Vicknair Attorneys At Law and Robert Riess at Riess LeMieux LLC on the Legal Update panel at The Blueprint Conference, moderated by Murphy Foster at Breazeale Sachse and Wilson LLP. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders! Click here for more information on the conference >> https://lnkd.in/gw8VGQUT

GameDay greatness!🏈 We kicked off tailgating season with ESPN's College GameDay in Tuscaloosa last weekend! We had an incredible time hosting family, friends and clients to watch the Crimson Tide battle the Georgia Bulldogs. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it a memorable event. Roll Tide and Go Dawgs! 🐘🐾

We are here for what matters most – our people and our communities. 💙 #HurricaneHelene #FLStrong #NCStrong #TNStrong

Companies weighing the pros and cons of #AI hiring tools just got new guidance that could lower their legal risks.   The U.S. Department of Labor launched the AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework on Sept. 24. It outlines best practices and examples to use AI in ways that are inclusive and minimize the risk of unintentional discrimination in the hiring process.   With AI on the regulatory radar, it's important for companies to review the framework and cross-check it with their current policies and any future plans to implement AI hiring tools.   Phelps associate Loden Walker shares a quick breakdown of the framework's 10 focus areas and how employers can stay on top of fast-moving AI regulations.   Read more >> https://lnkd.in/gxkaGxEH

What a fantastic turnout at our SIXTH annual Marine & Energy Mixer last Sunday during the Houston Marine & Energy Insurance Conference! We were thrilled to see so many familiar faces and meet new ones at Kirby Ice House! It was a great evening and the perfect way to kick off the conference. Thank you to all our attorneys and everyone who joined us and made the night a great success. We look forward to many more years of celebration and networking! #HMEIC2024 #Insurance #EnergyInsurance

 #Cyber threats are evolving, posing significant risks to the construction industry. Understanding how to defend against these threats is crucial for protecting your business. In this webinar, Phelps Partner Walt Green and Brian H. Rossitto, former Deputy Director of the National Center for Disaster Fraud at the U.S. Department of Justice, will explore the latest cyber threats, including phishing, vishing, smishing and real-world examples of these tactics in action. Join us on Tuesday, October 1 to learn: ✅ How to identify current phishing and related threats to your company ✅ Effective response strategies for cyber incidents ✅ Preventive steps to boost your cyber hygiene 🔗 Click here to register >> https://lnkd.in/eSzd7RXa

Please help us welcome insurance veteran Mark Youngjohn to our Houston team. Mark brings extensive experience defending insureds against large catastrophic claims and guiding operators, oilfield services companies and energy service providers through complex lawsuits. His addition strengthens our ability to help insurers manage risk as Texas sets new records in energy expansion. “Mark’s arrival signifies a notable milestone in our firm’s strategic plan to expand our Texas and regional teams in support of growing client needs,” said Ivan Rodriguez, managing partner of the firm’s Houston office. “His addition, coupled with our recent additions in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston, reinforces our commitment to the region and the industry’s emerging markets.” Mark joins a team of 10 recent Phelps additions across Texas’ major commercial centers to help companies navigate the market’s most pressing issues. Read more about Mark’s work in Texas’ energy sector >> https://lnkd.in/eQU9uHQX

We're happy to share that three of our attorneys from our Fort Worth and Houston offices have been named to the 2024 Super Lawyers list, ranking among the top 5% of nominated lawyers in the state! Congratulations to Peri Alkas, Claudine Jackson and Brian Kilmer!👏 Read more about our Texas team's strengths to meet expanding client needs in bankruptcy, insurance and labor and employment >> https://lnkd.in/eZUyrzD3

Geaux Michael! Baton Rouge associate Michael Victorian tackled #NIL issues with Juan Kincaid of FOX 8 WVUE-TV. His experience steering clients through litigation and as a former student-athlete offered solid takeaways for businesses, schools and student-athletes considering these agreements.   Watch below to learn more about what to expect in this evolving field. Read more about Michael and get added insights on Louisiana NIL law >> https://lnkd.in/eyDd7dCK

Employers with workers subject to the FLSA’s white-collar overtime exemptions should know about the Fifth Circuit’s latest ruling.   Yesterday, the appeals court upheld the U.S. Department of Labor's authority to impose minimum salary requirements for these exemptions. Although related to a 2019 increase, this ruling could impact the legal challenges to the increase that took effect in July.   The latest increase raised the minimum salary for employees meeting the white-collar exemption from $684 per week ($35,568 annually) to $844 per week ($43,888 annually), with another increase to $1,128 per week ($58,656 annually) on Jan. 1, 2025.   Phelps counsel Mark Fijman breaks down the court’s reasoning and what this could change for employers as they review affected employees’ salaries and classifications in our latest labor and employment alert. Read more here >> https://lnkd.in/dktHTffF