Escalating Tensions and Alleged Homophobic Remarks in Texas Back Wages Trial

The second day of trial in a back wages dispute between a partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP and his former employer ended in escalated tensions. The trial took a controversial turn when a comment made by the Houston firm’s counsel was criticized as bordering on homophobia by the presiding Texas judge. This led to the judge threatening to hold the ex-associate in contempt. Read more.