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 […]
Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC (KRCL) is pleased to announce the addition of Leslie Watkins, Senior Counsel, to the firm’s Real Estate Group in the Dallas office. Leslie’s practice is focused primarily on commercial real estate […]
Director Marcy Rothman served on the faculty at the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel's Trial College held June 1 -5, 2015. The trial college brings together some of the best railroad trial lawyers from across the country to teach […]
The Texas Supreme Court’s recent decision in Sneed v. Webre strengthened the rights of shareholders of closely held corporations to challenge irresponsible or self-serving corporate management. Sneed v. Webre, No. 12–0045, 2015 WL 3451653 […]
As noted in Part III, movants seeking approval of structured dismissal motions typically must prove that the proposed dismissal is in the best interest of the creditors. To do so, movants will usually have to prove that the dismissal provides better […]
Does your company use unpaid interns? If it does, you may be surprised to learn that your company may have to pay them after all. For years employers relied on the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) “Intern Fact Sheet” when categorizing […]
KRCL represents some amazing clients. Case in point—check out Dallas pulmonary and critical care specialist Dr. Michelle Chesnut on the July 2015 cover of Texas Medicine (the Texas Medical Association’s monthly publication). Dr. Chesnut was featured […]
Halfway through the first year of OSHA's new reporting requirements, many nonsubscribing employers are becoming more comfortable with the new requirements and options available for reporting workplace injuries and illnesses. As of this year, OSHA provides […]
The provisions in your employment contract become enforceable once you sign and possibly before, when you act in compliance with the terms. Read and make sure you understand the substance thoroughly. Hiring an experienced health care attorney to […]
Fashion reaches far and moves fast, and a number of legal matters regularly impact those who work in the fashion industry – from designers to social media managers, and everyone in-between. Kane Russell Coleman & Logan PC is committed to providing […]