New Overtime Rules Will Soon Change the Way Many Companies Hire and Compensate Employees: Are You Ready?
By Russ Brown
Two years ago President Obama directed the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to “update,” “modernize,” and “simplify” the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) regulations governing overtime for white collar workers. On June 30, 2015, the DOL complied, proposing a massive shift in how lower paid white collar workers are classified.

Path to More Cost Effective Litigation?  An Explanation of Key Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
By Michael Hewitt
On December 1, 2015 several amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure took effect. The 2015 amendments focus primarily on discovery and case management, and are the culmination of a five-year process of deliberation amongst the lawyers and judges of the Advisory Committee on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The Advisory Committee sought to improve four key areas: (1) greater cooperation among litigants, (2) greater proportionality in discovery, (3) earlier and more active case management by judges, and (4) preservation of electronically stored information (“ESI”).

Renee & Russ Brown Serve as Chairs of 2016 IJM Dallas Benefit Dinner

An estimated 36 million people are currently held in slavery. Globally, 4 billion people face lawlessness on a daily basis. International Justice Mission (IJM) runs headfirst into the battle against injustice, seeking the rescue and freedom of thousands and the protection of millions.
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Service Day at Brother Bill's Helping Hand
Brown Fox participated in its first Service Day of the year alongside InspireMore at Brother Bill’s Helping Hand. Brother Bill’s Helping Hand was founded in the early 1940s to provide food, clothing and spiritual encouragement to those living in West Dallas. Today, Brother Bill’s Helping Hand is well known for its grocery store which provides food for over 300 families each week. They have expanded their services over the years and now provide services like English, computer, and exercise classes, women’s counseling, and a Community Clinic. 

Brown Fox Announces Sponsorship of Generation Justice Party Benefitting Advocates for Community Transformation (ACT)
Brown Fox is proud to announce its sponsorship of ACT’s Generation Justice Party, which will be held on April 28, 2016.  Proceeds from the evening will go to ACT’s fight against injustice in West Dallas and South Dallas.  Brown Fox’s sponsorship will include providing a fun photo booth for guests.  Renee and Russ Brown also are serving on the Host Committee. The theme this year is Lights in the Inner City. Expect music, good food and drinks, and great people coming together for a wonderful cause. To purchase tickets ($50/each) please visit actforjustice.org or click here.
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Royal Brin celebrates 70yrs @Strasburger! My 1st yr there = his 55th! Honor to work w/ him; wish my young self regularly sought his wisdom.

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Employers with charges filed against them can now communicate electronically with #EEOC via Respondent Portal. http://ow.ly/10sp6F 

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Service day with @brownfoxlaw and @inspiremore_ at Brother Bill's Helping Hand!

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Ex Harvard Biz School prof & Dallas Fed Reserve Pres Kaplan: Leader who stops listening is leader soon to self-destruct-@DallasBizNews lunch

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