In this episode of The Legal Landscape, Haynes Boone partner and elite triathlete Jeff Dorrill discusses how he’s successfully balanced a demanding Big Law career with competing in over 800 endurance races. Jeff shares his origin story, career highlights, and practical tips for attorneys looking to prioritize fitness and well-being without sacrificing professional success.

Ever wondered what really happens after someone says, “I’ll see you in court”? In this episode, Hayley Paige and Haynes Boone Partner Tiffany Cooke walk you through the full lifecycle of a lawsuit—from the initial filing and pre-trial motions to discovery battles, cross-examinations, trial prep, and that all-important crossroads: to settle or not to settle.

Whether you’re a creative, a small business owner, or simply lawsuit-curious, this episode breaks it all down with clarity, cautionary tales, and just the right amount of courtroom drama. Because litigation isn’t just a legal process—it’s an emotional marathon. And knowing what’s ahead can help you decide if it’s worth the race.

In Episode 4 of Paige Against the Machine, Hayley Paige and Haynes Boone Partner Tiffany Cooke try to demystify NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) and confidentiality clauses. Learn how these contracts work, what red flags to spot, including overly broad terms or "perpetuity", and how to protect your work and worth.

This episode offers essential advice for employees, contractors and business owners. Discover your power to negotiate reasonable carve-outs, understand what happens if you unintentionally breach confidentiality, and gain insights into protecting your intellectual property. Learn to navigate legal pressures and ensure agreements are tailored for clarity and enforceability.

Haynes Boone Partners Lee Johnston, Kelsey Schmidt and Robert Ziemian continue their insightful discussion on the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and employment law.

The attorneys explore the challenges and best practices surrounding employee mobility and the protection of confidential information. They discuss strategies for handling departing employees, including the importance of restrictive covenants and IT safeguards. The episode also delves into the complexities of side hustles, licensing agreements and the potential legal pitfalls when employees bring proprietary knowledge from previous employers.

Listen to learn how to effectively manage IP and employment issues and gain practical advice on drafting enforceable agreements to protect your company's valuable assets.

In this episode of The Legal Landscape, join Haynes Boone Partners Lee Johnston, Kelsey Schmidt and Robert Ziemian as they delve into the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and employment law.

The trio explores the issues surrounding the protection and management of intellectual property and confidential information in the workplace, discussing the importance of restrictive covenants, non-disclosure agreements and the challenges of ensuring IP ownership when employees innovate. The episode also covers practical advice for employers on updating employment agreements and handbooks to safeguard proprietary information.

You are your brand — so what happens when someone else starts using your name, your face, or even your voice… without asking?

In this episode, Hayley Paige and her legal dream team unpack one of the most important (and overlooked) topics in creative careers: your Right of Publicity and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness). From AI deepfakes to sneaky influencer contracts to Hayley’s real-life courtroom moment involving doodles (yes, seriously), this is a must-listen for anyone with a platform, a personal brand… or a face.

We’ll cover:

• What NIL actually is — and how it’s being exploited
• How to spot red flags in influencer contracts
• How AI is changing everything
• When the courts go too far — and what creators can do about it
• Whether you can trademark your face (spoiler: maybe)

Your name isn’t just a name. It’s your résumé, your storefront, and your IP. Protect it like it’s gold.

Paige Against the Machine is a new series on Haynes Boone’s Legal Landscape podcast chronicling wedding dress designer Hayley Paige’s four-year legal battle to reclaim her name, her brand and her ability to work.

In episode two, Hayley is joined by Partners Joe Lawlor and Rich Rochford to discuss best practices for entering into contracts: red flags to look for, key items everyone should know and what people's rights are.

Welcome to Paige Against the Machine, a new series on Haynes Boone’s Legal Landscape podcast. This mini series chronicles wedding dress designer Hayley Paige’s four-year legal battle to reclaim her name, her brand and her ability to work.

In episode one, Hayley is joined by intellectual property partners Tiffany Cooke, Rich Rochford and Joe Lawlor. Together, they revisit the early days of her lawsuit, how she lost the rights to use her own name and social media accounts, her crash course in IP law and how entrepreneurs can prevent the same issues.