The Houston Business Journal has recognized Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC as one of the largest law firms in Houston for 2018. Based on the number of local, non-contract attorneys, the KRCL Houston office ranked number 41 out of 50. The firm has grown […]
Offset Wells and Liquidated Damages as Unenforceable Penalties. Oil-and-gas leases—at least those drafted by savvy mineral owners—will often include an offset drilling clause. Such clauses stipulate that, if a well is drilled on a neighboring […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]