In the latest episode of our energy law podcast, Chip Morris will talk to us about the top ten mistakes employers can make—in the oilfield, and beyond—when drafting non-compete agreements.Download the iPhone/iPad app for our podcast […]
Although this worksheet is not intended to cover every question that should be considered as a part of a sale of a business, it serves as a valuable resource for business owners who want to protect their hard work and long-term investment while reaping […]
Most defense attorneys will agree that more often than not, there are no witnesses to the personal injury claims we investigate and litigate. In fact, there is often no record at all about the incident or occurrence that provides any helpful facts about […]
In Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis the United States Supreme Court reviewed three circuit court cases involving employer-employee arbitration agreements.[1] The central issue in each case was whether employees and employers should be allowed to agree that […]
KRCL Director Michael Logan has authored an article for The Texas Lawbook that explores the implications of the recent expansion of AmLaw 200 firms into the Texas legal market. The article, which was published on July 16, 2018, is titled "Even in Texas […]
A federal court in Houston recently analyzed diversity of citizenship issues in a case brought by a subrogated insurer incorporated in New York with its principal place of business in Illinois against defendants that are citizens of Texas. In a fire […]
The MCS-90 endorsement is one means by which an interstate motor carrier can demonstrate compliance with minimum financial requirements established by federal statute and regulations. The application of this endorsement by the courts, however, has caused […]
On July 19, 2018, Kane Russell Coleman Logan's Energy Practice Group will host a complimentary breakfast seminar titled “Legal Developments at the Intersection of the Oil Patch and the New Administration.” Topics include changing regulations […]
In a recent decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a trial court ruling that enforced an arbitration agreement that the employer never signed. In Huckaba v. Ref-Chem, L.P., Case No. 17-50341, the Court found the agreement […]
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC announced further growth of its Houston office with the addition of Arthur Nathan to its Director ranks. Arthur, who has been board certified in tax law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1983, will practice […]
As defense counsel to multiple retail clients across the United States, one of the most common things we encounter in personal injury claims is the presence (or oftentimes the absence) of video of "the incident." In today's world where […]
Earlier this month, in Murphy Exploration & Production Co. USA v. Adams, a deeply divided Texas Supreme Court departed from the venerable "plain-language rule" of contract construction when it determined that a lease requiring the operator […]