When someone mentions a work injury, you probably picture something dramatic. A fall. An explosion. Maybe getting crushed by equipment. But what if I told you that some of the most devastating workplace injuries happen so slowly you don’t even notice them until it’s too late? That’s exactly what happens with hearing loss on oil […]
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A tragic incident in Eddy County has drawn attention to the inherent risks of oil and gas operations. According to officials, an oilfield worker was found unresponsive on July 4 at a site north of Carlsbad. Deputies arrived at the scene around 7:45 a.m., where 36-year-old Jose Martin Moreno Nunez Jr. was discovered not breathing.
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Case: Ryan LLC V. FTC, 2024 WL 3879954 (N.D. Tex. Aug. 20, 2024); ATS Tree Services V. FTC, 2024 WL 3511630 (E.D. Pa. July 23, 2024); Properties Of The Villages, Inc. V. FTC, 2024 WL 3870380 (M.D. Fla. Sept. 4, 2024) If you have a question about how this decision may affect your non-compete agreement
The FTC’s Non‑Compete Ban Is On Hold—What That Means For Workers Right Now Read More »
Case: Butler V. Collins, No. 23‑10072, 2024 WL 3633698 (5th Cir. Aug. 2, 2024) (Certified Question Accepted Aug. 9, 2024) If you have questions about how this decision may affect you and your issues with your employer, or have a different issue with your employer and your rights as an employee, our New Mexico employee’s
Case: United States Ex Rel. Johnson V. Raytheon Co., 93 F.4th 776 (5th Cir. 2024) If you have questions about this case and how the Court’s decision may affect your situation, or have other questions about your rights as an employee, our New Mexico employee’s rights lawyer at Davie & Valdez P.C. is available to
Security Clearance Decisions Can Block Parts Of Workplace Lawsuits Read More »
Case: Bissonnette V. LePage Bakeries Park St., LLC, 601 U.S. 246 (2024) If you are an independent distributor of goods and have questions about how this case applies to your situation, or have other questions about your rights as a worker, our New Mexico employee’s rights lawyer is available for a free consultation to discuss
Case: Murray V. UBS Securities, LLC, 601 U.S. ___ (2024) If you have blown the whistle or are thinking of blowing it, Davie & Valdez P.C. does not want you to feel alone during this stressful time and our New Mexico whistleblower claims lawyer is available for a free and confidential consultation. Brief Facts An
Case: Muldrow V. City Of St. Louis, 144 S. Ct. 967 (2024) If you feel like you are being discriminated against at work or being targeted for retaliation by your employer, a New Mexico workplace retaliation lawyer can help you to understand what your rights are and discuss possible next steps. Brief Facts A veteran
You Don’t Need To Prove “Significant Harm” To Challenge A Biased Job Transfer Read More »
Case: Macon V. Braum’s, Inc., No. 12-23-00083-CV, 2023 WL 8659244 (Tex. App.—Tyler Dec. 14, 2023) (Mem. Op.) If you or someone you love has been injured by a coworker or while at work, speaking with a New Mexico employee’s rights lawyer can help you to decide what your next steps should be. The Short Story
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Case: Granger V. Morath, No. 14-23-00245-CV, 2024 WL 2763387 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] May 30, 2024) (Mem. Op.) If you are a school employee with a grievance and need help with filing it, or are having a different issue with your employer, our New Mexico work discrimination lawyer is available for a free consultation to
School Employees: Grievance First, Even When The Board Acts Read More »