After an employee submits a charge complaining of discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) investigates the matter and gathers evidence regarding the claims in question. If the EEOC determines that “reasonable cause” […]
Loans are renewed for a number of reasons. But when a borrower has an outstanding judgment lien, lenders must be sure that any renewal does not constitute an advance under the Texas Business & Commerce Code that will subordinate the lender's security […]
On May 26, 2015, continuing a springtime ritual for bankruptcy lawyers, the Supreme Court issued its latest "progeny of Stern" ruling on the adjudicative authority of the bankruptcy courts. In a 6-3 decision the Court held that "Our precedents make […]
In its annual “Best Lawyers in Dallas” list, D Magazine recognizes outstanding Texas attorneys from more than 35 practice areas. To make the list, honorees receive recommendations for their fellow Texas lawyers. A panel of preeminent […]
On May 26, 2015, continuing a springtime ritual for bankruptcy lawyers, the Supreme Court issued its latest "progeny of Stern" ruling on the adjudicative authority of the bankruptcy courts. In a 6-3 decision the Court held that "Our precedents make […]
Funding employee cell phones costs companies thousands of dollars each year. As a result, a company may decide that the cost is too great. However, before making the decision of whether to provide cell phones to employees, a company should take into […]
In Kaymark v. Bank of America, No. 14-1816 (3d Cir. April 7, 2015), the Third Circuit held that a borrower can state a claim for violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") when a foreclosing lender alleges incorrect fees as part of […]
On November 30, 2013, I stopped at Target to purchase a birthday gift for my friends’ one-year-old daughter. Little did I know that I would be exposed to one of the largest data breaches in retail history. Fortunately, my bank took quick action […]
On May 6th, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") announced the launch of a pilot program called ACT Digital in 11 of its 53 offices, which allows for the digital transmission of documents between the EEOC and employers regarding […]
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC (KRCL) is proud to announce that, for the seventh consecutive year, Chambers has selected the firm for recognition in America’s Leading Lawyers for Business Guide. Chambers recognized KRCL’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring […]
As previously reported in an earlier blog post, retailers are under attack in a wave of class actions alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The allegations are essentially the same in all of these suits: that the employer failed to […]
For Banks, the availability of the new .bank extension presents a new and exciting opportunity. It is intended to be a trustworthy name only for qualifying financial institutions. This will allow the public to know they are dealing with a legitimate […]