Kane Russell Coleman and Logan, PC is pleased to announce that Habitat for Humanity - Northwest Harris County has recognized the firm as the Business of the Quarter. Angela Offerman, an associate in the firm’s Houston office, has represented Habitat […]
As we approach the end of the year, many employers are in the process of completing annual performance reviews and making decisions related to employee compensation. As a result of normal water cooler talk and office scuttlebutt, employees are often […]
With the recent surge in data breaches and cyber criminals becoming increasingly active, cybersecurity has become an essential topic of discussion. These threats apply to most every business that uses computers. In addition to high-profile breaches […]
First, a website that publishes a negative or untruthful online review is generally protected from liability under Section 23 of the Federal Communication Decency Act. The protections under this statute apply when the internet service provider merely […]
While cyber-attacks are nothing new, the recent publicity of the attacks of such prominent companies as JP Morgan Chase, Target, and Home Depot has brought this issue to the headlines. And with good reason. While larger companies may be better equipped […]
Many employers have adopted dress codes in the workplace that contain restrictions on a number of commonly seen "trends" that are prevalent among young employees. In particular, there is a rise in the number of employers who prohibit tattoos from being […]
If you’re like a lot of people you can’t wait for the newest and coolest smart phone to be released (then rub it in the collective faces of your friends, co-workers and kids). The problem is the cost – the base iPhone 6 is $199. So why not sell […]
Occasionally, a case comes along that shows how things can go wrong for a franchisor in bankruptcy court. Cumberland Coral, LLC, is just such a case. To learn more about the case and the issues raised for franchisors and franchisees […]
Online review can impact a medical practice more than ever in today's digital world and no one is policing what patients post online or how truthful it is. All it takes is a cell phone and in a few minutes a review can be permanently posted for all […]
With the rising costs of healthcare and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, more employers are offering or revamping wellness programs that that are aimed at incentivizing employees to adopt healthier lifestyles. These programs include things […]
Employers who subscribe to workers' compensation insurance enjoy the benefit of insulating themselves from litigation brought by employees for work related injuries. Under the worker's compensation system, workers’ compensation benefits are an employee […]
The Bankruptcy Code allows a trustee to recover fraudulent transfers made by the debtor prior to bankruptcy. 11 U.S.C. § 548(a). An innocent recipient of a fraudulent transfer is not without a defense, however. The Code allows a transferee that takes […]