Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

Gardere is one of the preeminent full service law firms in the Southwest. With more than 290 lawyers and over 35 practice areas to serve our clients, Gardere is strong and diverse, combining the comprehensive resources of a large firm with an interdisciplinary approach to providing our clients with effective counsel, in terms of time, cost, and results. This approach creates a professional service environment in which attorneys experienced in specific areas of law and particular industries are available to provide effective, timely counsel according to specific client needs. We provide solutions to complicated legal matters and achieve our client's goals - our primary objective.

Employers Must Notify Workers When Leave Is Counted Against FMLA Entitlement
Carrie B. Hoffman, March 28, 2008
Under the FMLA, once an employer knows that an employee is taking leave for an FMLA required reason, the employer must give the employee individualized notice that the leave will be counted against the employee's FMLA entitlement. Several years ago, the Supreme Court invalidated a regulation that...

February Immigration Alert
Irina B. Plumlee, Julie Wade, March 28, 2008
April 1, 2008 is the first day of permissible H-1B petitions filing for the upcoming fiscal year. New H-1B petitions filed on or after April 1, 2008 should be eligible to be approved for a U.S. employment start date of Oct. 1, 2008.

January Immigration Alert
Irina B. Plumlee, Julie Wade, March 28, 2008
Beginning Jan. 31, 2008, adult U.S. and Canadian citizens entering the U.S. by land or sea should be prepared to present either a passport, or a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver's license) plus proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate). Children...