Prior to joining Kane Russell Coleman & Logan, Riney was a partner at a full-service law firm specializing in litigation and transactional law. In this position, he defended business and residential property owners in premises liability actions, […]
The 2015 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, affectionately referred to as “March Madness,” begins today. The NCAA Tournament garners millions of viewers and advertising dollars. This event brings two issues to the forefront for employers […]
Practitioners usually state that the limitations period for bringing suit on a promissory note is four years. This view is based on Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.004(a)(3) which provides that a person must bring suit on an action for […]
The Supreme Court is currently considering the case of Wellness International Network, Ltd. v. Shariff. As discussed in the blog post on February 16, 2015, at issue in the Wellness International Network case is "whether Article III of the United […]
Houston Director Andrea "AJ" Johnson, newly arrived at KRCL will be speaking the Houston Association of Legal Professionals September Education Meeting. AJ will be presenting: "How to Avoid the Modern-Day Pitfalls of Hiring, Be Profitable, and […]
KRCL expanded into the Houston market in 2008 when Christopher Pappas and his team of trial attorneys joined the firm. Since then the firm’s presence in Houston has continued to grow with new attorneys and advanced practice areas. Seven […]
The Texas Constitution details the required terms and conditions of home equity loans and the rights and obligations of borrowers and lenders on such loans. Homeowners who have either entirely repaid their home loans or who have accumulated equity […]
In a recent ruling, the Ninth Circuit held that a seller was liable under the law of fraudulent conveyance to the bankruptcy trustee for the portion of the purchase price funded by a company controlled by the buyer, which was actually a Ponzi scheme, […]
Medical peer review needs honesty and accountability. Here’s a case in point showing what happens when these are missing: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/us/handling-of-sexual-harassment-case-poses-larger-questions-at-yale.html?_r=0
The Supreme Court has an opportunity to clarify the constitutionality of the allocation of power between federal district courts and bankruptcy courts. On July 1, 2014, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Wellness International Network, Ltd. v. Sharif […]
Recently, the Supreme Court of Texas examined whether a buyer of used goods may assert claims based on the implied warranty of merchantability. See MAN Engine & Components, Inc. v. Shows, 434 S.W.3d 132 (Tex. 2014). The implied warranty of merchantability […]
Each year, Super Lawyers, a Thompson Reuters publication, rates outstanding young lawyers from more than 70 practice areas for inclusion on the list of Rising Stars. The attorneys who are considered have attained a high degree of peer recognition and […]