Insights
Condemnation and Eminent Domain in the Oilfield and Beyond
In the latest episode of our energy law podcast, the Managing Partner of KRCL's Houston office, Marcy Rothman, addresses recent developments on a topic that pipelines and other energy companies confront on a regular basis: condemnation and eminent […]
Place Your Bets (or Don't): Legal Sports Gambling in Texas Not Likely Anytime Soon
The recent decision of the United States Supreme Court in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, is expected to have far-reaching effects on the sports betting landscape in the United States. The case was the appeal of a lawsuit in which […]
Why Force Majeure Provisions Deserve Your Attention
In light of multiple recent natural disasters that have taken place, it is important to understand the impact of a poorly drafted force majeure provision. Force majeure concerns are most likely to arise due to partial performance, delayed performance […]
OSHA’s Electronic Reporting Guidelines – What Employers Need to Know
In May of 2016, OSHA published a new rule titled “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injury and Illness.” That rule, with an effective date of January 1, 2017, applied not only companies with over 250 employees otherwise required to maintain records […]
An Overview of Personal Conveyance Time – Part I
Strict compliance with the hours of service requirements set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) is a goal shared by responsible motor carriers and drivers alike. One aspect of the hours of service requirements […]
Kane Russell Coleman Logan Ranked in Chambers USA 2018
Kane Russell Coleman Logan has continued to receive recognition in Chambers USA, a prestigious annual publication that ranks top law firms and lawyers throughout the United States. The 2018 edition has ranked three practice groups and four individual […]
Limiting Third-Party Claims through Controlled Insurance Programs
All owners and general contractors are familiar with the scenario where the employee of a subcontractor is injured while working on a large construction project. The subcontractor is generally a workers’ compensation subscriber and, therefore, immune […]
Texas Supreme Court Weighs in on Requirements for Certificate of Merit Affidavits
The Texas Supreme Court issued two opinions in 2017 addressing the requirements of Section 150.002 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code – the certificate of merit statute that applies to lawsuits or arbitration proceedings against architects […]
Impacts on the Construction Industry from Texas’ 85th Legislative Session
While reforms to Texas lien law and the creation of a right to repair statute for commercial projects failed to pass, a number of statutes affecting the construction industry in Texas were enacted into law following the 2017 Texas legislative session […]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Announce Additional Electronic Logging Device Transition Guidance
Back on December 16, 2015 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration instituted a requirement wherein most common carriers and drivers that are required to maintain records of duty status must maintain electronic logs. This electronic logging rule […]
Prominent Texas Trial Lawyer Brian Hail Joins KRCL
KRCL has added Brian Hail to their ranks following his departure from Gruber Hail Johansen Shank, the litigation boutique firm he co-founded in 2006. Hail is one of the region's most well-regarded trial attorneys. He joins the firm […]