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We stand together against racism
The tragic and unnecessary death of George Floyd—and before him Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery—have brought people together to condemn systemic racism, injustice and excessive use of force by police. We are shocked and stunned by these tragic events […]
OSHA's New Construction Webpage Provides Specific Guidance for Employers in the Construction Industry
While the media is currently distracted from the Coronavirus, the economy is still struggling to reopen from the shut downs Coronavirus caused. As businesses reopen, employers are obligated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (& […]
Chambers and Partners Ranks Kane Russell Coleman Logan in 2020 Chambers USA and Chambers Global Guide of Top Law Firms
Texas-based law firm Kane Russell Coleman Logan has once again received recognition in Chambers USA, a London-based guide highlighting the nation’s top law firms and attorneys. The 2020 edition marks the eleventh consecutive year that Chambers has […]
U.S. Immigration Outlook for the Remainder of 2020 - Top 10 Strategic Considerations
U.S. immigration law remains dynamic and ever changing especially with the impact of COVID-19, Congressional gridlock and the political differences in advance of the upcoming election. This article highlights issues that will affect employers and […]
The Handshake Agreement Should be a Thing of the Past…
As scholars embark on a quest to define the parameters of an acceptable handshake/handshake equivalent and American businesses return to work with a new normal, the handshake agreement should disappear in its entirety from the continuation or start of […]
DOL Issues Blog Post Further Explaining FFCRA Eligibility
On May 11, 2020, the Department of Labor issued a short blog on leave eligibility under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). The FFCRA applies to employers that have less than 500 employees. The blog linked here […]
Eight Kane Russell Coleman Logan Attorneys Honored as 2020 Texas Rising Stars
Super Lawyers has awarded Kane Russell Coleman Logan attorneys with its top recognition for young attorneys this year. From the Houston office, Demetri Economou has been named to the 2020 Texas Rising Stars list. In the KRCL Dallas office, the honorees […]
The Safe Harbor for PPP Loans: "Good Faith" Guidance from the SBA
On May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued its most current guidance on the “safe harbor” rules related to the return of loaned monies under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) under the […]
Returning to Work in the Shadow of COVID-19: Resources and Suggested Approaches for Employers
This white paper written by Richard Hathaway, Andrea Johnson, Darren Harrington, and Douglas Bracken examines the brief history of COVID-19 and the resulting business closures. It also examines current efforts to reopen businesses and identify several […]
To Keep The PPP Money or Not? Business Necessity and Eligibility According to Recent SBA and Treasury Department Guidance
In mid-April, national news coverage began breaking that several public companies had received significant loans from the SBA’s Payroll Protection Program. In response, officials in the Treasury Department urged companies with substantial market […]