The law firm of Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC (“KRCL”) has expanded its Energy Group in Houston with the addition of four attorneys. David Bond, Thomas G. Ciarlone, Jr., Andrea “AJ” Johnson, and Demetri Economou have joined […]
Before filing a lawsuit or initiating an arbitration proceeding pertaining to a construction defect, a condominium association in Texas with eight or more units must now comply with the newly added Section 82.119 to Chapter 82 of the Texas Property Code […]
Those of us representing employers in the oil patch know the sad scenario all too well. Exceedingly well paid employees and contractors seek even more pay, usually once terminated, through a long-standing law, the Fair Labor Standards Act (the “Act […]
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently reviewed a district court’s decision to certify a class of investors in British Petroleum securities. The case, Ludlow v. BP, P.L.C., No. 14-20420, centers on BP’s alleged misstatements […]
In Lightning Oil Co. v. Anadarko E&P Onshore, LLC, the Texas Supreme Court recently declined to consider an appeal from a Fourth Court of Appeals decision denying Lightning’s request for a temporary injunction that would have blocked Anadarko from […]
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC is proud to announce that eighteen attorneys from the firm have been selected to the 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list in eight practice areas. This prestigious honor, awarded to those who have demonstrated excellence […]
You may wonder how a company president might be liable given the fact that we are talking about an entity that was the official “employer,” and corporate law, generally, provides a shield for individuals who work at the company, whether as employees […]
The new TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures ("TRID") go into effect Saturday, October 3, 2015. Consequently, it is important for lenders to review the new forms and understand the timelines which will govern most consumer lending transactions secured by […]
On September 22, 2015, the Texas Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the case J&D Towing, LLC v. American Alternative Insurance Corporation, and the ruling could potentially have drastic effects upon how insurers handle and value property damage […]
The Supreme Court of Texas has taken up an appeal that could ultimately change the landscape of oil and gas law and spur a new generation of production payment litigation. Depending on the Supreme Court’s decision, Texas law may in the future hold […]
Last week, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston affirmed summary judgment granted by a Brazoria County trial court to a nonsubscribing employer in a lawsuit brought by an employee who was assaulted by a co-employee on the job. In summary, the Court […]
No one doubts the critical importance of cybersecurity measures for financial institutions. Customers rely on banks to protect and secure their hard-earned money, finances, and investments. And they expect banks to keep their information and capital […]