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Ask me about the time I Googled a non-compete issue and the AI-generated result cited my own blog post but got the answer 100% wrong.

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April 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Strictly for my Fivers: a sneak peek at tomorrow's new blog post, where I admit violating the Ten Commandments (of cross examination).

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Cross Examination on a Budget | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
You can do it without a deposition. Trust me!
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September 28, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Nine years later, I'm still looking for the same things.

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What a Litigator Looks For in the Typical Texas Non-Compete | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
When is a Texas non-compete enforceable?
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June 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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I’m not saying I wrote my upcoming blog post just so I don’t have to repeat the same thing to clients every time, but I’m not not saying it.

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December 21, 2024 at 6:42 PM
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My take on the “always be grinding” influencers.

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Should I Stop Giving Clients 100 Percent? | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
Maybe follow the 85 Percent Rule instead?
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January 13, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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New blog post is in the can, and it isn't even Sunday yet.

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November 30, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Lawyers, have you ever had to "parachute in" to handle a trial at the last minute? What did you learn?

See how my lessons compare to yours.

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Trial Lawyer Lessons From Parachuting In | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
What you learn when you come into a case late
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February 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Well now I almost feel bad for making fun of Susman’s “Trial by Agreement” rules.

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Agree on These Litigation Rules to Level the Playing Field | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
Time to update litigation rules to reflect current reality?
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April 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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How "original" does a design need to be to qualify for copyright protection under U.S. law?

Find out at my blog post.

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The Originality Requirement in Copyright Law | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
How original is "original" in copyright law?
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December 31, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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I did not finish my blog post on time, but I’m not going to stay up late obsessively finishing it. This is growth.

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July 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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Does an employee have a "fiduciary" duty to an employer?

The technical legal answer is "sort of."

I explained in this classic blog post, still relevant today.

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Fiduciary Duty Lite: What Employees Can and Can't Do Before Leaving | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
Do employees really owe employers a "fiduciary" duty?
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June 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Texas should take the pro-business position and get rid of employee non-competes, which effectively impose a hiring tax on businesses.

I explain at my blog post.

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Is Enforcement of Non-Competes "Pro-Business"? | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
Non-competes effectively impose a hiring tax
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February 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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What is the most important thing clients need to understand about litigation?

I've narrowed it down to only 20 things.

If you're a lawyer, comment on your favorite, or what I left out.

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What Clients Need to Understand About Litigation | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
Things clients should know about litigation ahead of time
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March 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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You got to give it up for Williams v. Gaye, the case that really blurred the lines for music copyright lawsuits.

But can you really copyright a musical style or "groove"?

I break it down at my blog post, a real golden oldie.

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Groove Crimes: A Practicing Litigator and Amateur Musician Explains “This Song Sounds Like That Song” Lawsuits | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
Is it copyright infringement to copy the style of another song? A practicing litigator and amateur musician breaks it down.
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March 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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My take on law firm culture.

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Why Clients Come Second at My New Law Firm | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
My law firm's culture has five pillars
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February 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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New blog post dropped.

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Texas Courts Turning Against the Price Undercutting Theory? | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
A recent Texas decision shows skepticism towards the price undercutting theory in trade secrets lawsuits.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Ever notice how lawyer bios tout their wins but don't say anything about their losses?

Ever wonder whether the wins were really wins? How do you define a "win" in litigation?

Read my blog post, and you may not look at those bios the same way.

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Why I Hope to Lose More This Year | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
When is a win really a win?
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February 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Trademark lessons from the famous "Metchup" case.

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"Likelihood of Confusion" in Trademark Litigation | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
The key issue in a trademark lawsuit: likelihood of confusion.
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January 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Strictly for my Fivers:

A sneak peak at tomorrow's new blog post

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Texas Courts Clarify Scope of Trade Secrets Preemption | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
Read this if you've ever wondered what "gravamen" means
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June 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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Forgot to share my new blog post on here.

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When the Pattern Jury Charge Is Wrong | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
The Texas Pattern Jury Charge does not work for a breach of fiduciary duty claim against a former employee.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Here's a fun Contracts final exam question.

Employer sues former Employee for violating a non-compete, offering a copy of an Agreement it says was electronically signed by Employee.

Employee testifies "I never signed that."

Is there a contract?

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How do you prove your employee electronically signed that agreement? | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
What happens if the employee says "no, I didn't electronically sign that agreement"?
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January 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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I still don't have a podcast.

Find out why at my blog post.

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Why Don’t I Have a Podcast? | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
I've thought about a podcast, but I don't want to lose focus.
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March 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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What happens when a civil trial lawyer serves on a criminal jury?

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Trial Lawyer Lessons From Serving on a Jury | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
What did a civil trial lawyer learn from serving on a criminal jury?
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April 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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It is rare that a civil lawsuit goes to trial.

It is even more rare for a non-compete lawsuit to go to trial.

But it can happen.

And when it does, you'll need to know how to submit the case to the jury.

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Wolfe's Pattern Jury Charge for Texas Non-Compete Cases | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
Non-compete cases rarely go to trial, but when they do, how do you submit the case to a jury?
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December 30, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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"I want to quit my job, but I have a non-compete."

Here are the key questions to ask yourself.

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I Want to Quit my Job, But I Have a Non-Compete | Zach Wolfe Law Firm
The key practical issues if you have a non-compete
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April 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM