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 […]
If your company uses pre-employment tests to screen individuals in an attempt to find the best candidates during the interview process, then Target Corporation's payment of $2,800,000 to the EEOC might catch your attention. The EEOC announced yesterday […]
On August 4, 2015 the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") issued a compliance bulletin containing warnings on the private mortgage insurance ("PMI") cancellation and termination procedures contained in the Homeowners Protection Act ("HPA"). […]
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA"), a debt collector can be liable to a debtor for contacting third parties in pursuit of debt unless the communication falls under a statutory exception. One exception permits communication with a […]
The Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid and job protected leave.[1] During the course of the FMLA leave, employees are entitled to maintain group health benefits in the same condition as if the […]