Eminent domain proceedings in Texas are a complex process governed by multiple constitutions, laws, and regulations.[1] Through this process the Texas government, its agencies, and authorized private entities acquire land to advance initiatives relating […]
Daniel Guerra will present on "The Impacts of the Texas 86th Legislative Session on the Oil & Gas Industry" at the KRCL Energy Practice Group's upcoming summer breakfast seminar in Houston. Other presenters will include Darren Harrington […]
Michael Ridulfo is presenting on June 5, 2019 at the Turnaround Management Association Houston Chapter Breakfast Meeting, on the topic of “Keeping Your Truck on the Road: Examining Challenges Arising in Chapter 11 Trucking Cases”. Register […]
An employee did not fail to provide essential information regarding the duration of her leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when the employee did not herself know how long the leave would be, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held […]
With the recent uptick in energy-related bankruptcies expected to continue for the foreseeable future (in one prominent example, industry giant Weatherford has just filed for Chapter 11 protection), oil and gas royalty owners need to be on alert. Because […]
As part of its insurance business, GEICO General Insurance Company hires security investigators to work in its claims department for the purpose of investigating claims that are suspected of being fraudulent. The FLSA requires employers to pay overtime […]
Texas federal judge dismissed claims alleging gender identity discrimination asserted under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) against an insurer and employer because there is no precedent that either […]
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) contains an implied cause of action for a union to bring a lawsuit for breach of fiduciary duties against an officer or other agent of the union, according to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals […]
The National Labor Relations Act gives employees the right to engage in activities intended to improve the terms and conditions of their employment. To enforce that right, the act makes it illegal for employers to interfere when employees engage in reasonably […]
The insuring agreement in most commercial general liability policies states that the carrier "will pay those sums that the insured becomes legally obligated to pay as damages because of…'property damage' to which this insurance applies […]
Workplace violence, defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") as "any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening behavior that occurs at the worksite" has become front […]
Workplace violence, defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) as “any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening behavior that occurs at the worksite” has become […]