Flexibility

Texas Legislators Unveil Sweeping Changes to Corporate Governance Laws, Paving the Way for Enhanced Flexibility and Liability Protections

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Austin, Texas — The 2025 Texas legislative session has ushered in significant changes to corporate governance laws, resulting in a slew of amendments that will affect corporations across the state, including bank holding companies and various subsidiaries. Many of these modifications to the Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC) took effect immediately, while others are set to be implemented on September 1, 2025. Three pivotal bills recently passed by lawmakers—the Senate Bill 29, Senate Bill 1057, and Senate Bill 2411—represent the most critical modifications to the state’s corporate law landscape. As a result, Texas entities could … Read more

Trailblazing Melbourne Lawyer Redefines Legal Work Culture with Groundbreaking Firm Focused on Gender Issues and Flexibility

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Melbourne, Australia – Melanie Vairawanathan, a prominent lawyer based in Melbourne, has positioned gender equality and flexibility at the heart of her legal practice, making significant strides in a profession known for demanding hours and rigid structures. Her journey from a young immigrant from Sri Lanka to founding Melmark Law is reshaping norms in the legal world, particularly in sectors involving family law and domestic violence. Growing up in Sri Lanka, Vairawanathan felt the constraints of traditional gender roles pressing on her aspirations. This early brush with limitation drove her determination to forge a different … Read more

Colorado Confirms Flexibility on Pay Transparency Rules Amidst PERM Certification, Massachusetts Enacts Own Statute

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Denver, CO — Recent developments have positioned pay transparency laws as fresh focal points in the intersection of state mandates and federal requirements, particularly around immigration and employment verification systems like PERM certification. These shifts come as Colorado clarifies its enforcement strategies and Massachusetts introduces its own laws to compel salary openness. Pay transparency statutes, which call for employers to disclose wage ranges in job listings, have been adopted by a growing number of states across the U.S., from California to New York. These laws aim to enhance wage equity but have stirred legal debates … Read more