For employers that use stock or stock options as consideration for non-compete or non-solicit agreements, a little clarity has been provided in Texas. In Marsh USA, Inc. v. Cook, the newest Texas Supreme Court opinion to address covenants not to […]
Joseph Friedman co-authored an article for the American Bankruptcy Institute Trade Creditors Committee Newsletter entitled, "Defending Preferences and Preserving Data in an ESI World" which was published February 17, 2011. The article discusses the […]
KRCL congratulates John J. Kane on his recent appointment as Co-Chair of the Financial Professionals Committee of the Dallas Association of Young Bankruptcy Lawyers. The Committee is responsible for managing and overseeing financial professionals' […]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) is an independent federal regulatory agency formed in 1972. The CPSC is assigned the task of protecting the general public from unreasonable risks of injury or death related to the use […]
KRCL congratulates Jarrett B. Reed on his recent appointment as Co-Chair of the Judicial Intern Committee of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. This Committee assists law students seeking practical legal experience by matching them with judges […]
KRCL congratulates Amy Dunn Taylor on 20 Years of Board Certification in Civil Trial Advocacy. On February 7, 2011, the National Board of Trial Advocacy recognized Amy for her extensive experience and high quality in the certified practice area. The […]
In many construction projects, the general contractor, instead of the owner, hires design professionals, such as engineers and architects, to assist in the design of the structure. Therefore, in such situations, a contract will obviously not exist […]
In the commercial construction industry, especially in cycles of downturn in the overall economy, instances often arise in which the owners of projects encounter financial difficulties. This can result in an abandonment of the project by the owner […]
The Texas Supreme Court, in a case of first impression, In re Reece, 341 S.W.3d 360 (Tex. 2011), recently addressed the issue of whether perjury committed during a deposition is subject to criminal contempt. The Court said no, and issued a warning […]
The United States Supreme Court recently rendered an important decision that will have wide-ranging implications related to potential employer liability in connection with unlawful discrimination claims. In Staub v. Proctor Hospital, the Court […]
For the second time in eight years, the Texas legislature instituted significant changes to the state’s civil litigation practice in the form of H.B. 274, which will become effective on September 1, 2011. To its proponents, H.B. 274 is a […]
Until July 1, 2011, a debate existed among personal injury lawyers and judges in Texas as to the proper measure of past medical expenses; namely, should the jury consider the total amount billed for the plaintiff's treatment or only that amount that […]