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Our PhilosophyKRCL practices law based on a simple, yet meaningful philosophy: To build long-term relationships byproviding high-caliber legal representation in a cost effective, client responsive manner.Our combination of large-firm experience and sophistication with smaller-firm agility and efficiencydistinguishes KRCL from its competitors. KRCL caters to clients who demand consistent high-levelperformance - whether during critical stages of project development, high stakes corporate transactions,the stresses of litigation, or the volatility of insolvency. Our devotion to creative legal solutions hasattracted a client base ranging from national and international Fortune 500 companies to medium-sizedpublic and private companies to entrepreneurs.Our ModelAs KRCL advances through its third decade and beyond, the focus remains on what isimportant to clients: Commitment. Performance. Results. These core principals form thebasis of our philosophy – the COMMITMENT to produce high-quality legal workthrough passionate, high-level PERFORMANCE, designed to produce positiveRESULTS.About Kane Russell Coleman LoganKane Russell Coleman Logan is a Texas-based law firm whose full-service practice is international inscope. From its offices in Dallas and Houston, the Firm handles sophisticated real estate, transactional,litigation and insolvency matters throughout the country and abroad. KRCL’s attorneys possess thedepth and diversity of experience necessary to provide a complete spectrum of legal representation.
Practices & IndustriesOur attorneys focus on the most critical business needs of our clients, across a broad spectrum ofpractices and industries. By having in-depth knowledge, our attorneys can ensure that legal work is donewithin the context of the client’s business.Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors’ RightsBusiness & CorporateData Privacy & CybersecurityEmergency ResponseLabor & EmploymentLitigationFinancial ServicesImmigrationIntellectual PropertyOSHAReal EstateTaxPracticesConstructionEnergy, Oil & GasEnvironmentalEsportsManufacturingRailroad & TransportationRetail, Restaurant & HospitalityIndustries
Strategic AlliancesLaw Firm AllianceThe Law Firm Alliance is a strategic alliance of mid-sized law firms that was established to provide legalclients greater access to high quality and cost-effective legal services around the globe. Established in2000, the strength of the Law Firm Alliance’s international network of member firms lies in the combinedexperience of more than 50 firms and 2,500 attorneys throughout North America, South America,Europe and Asia, all with a deep commitment to client service. Through the Law Firm Alliance, memberfirms refer client matters to members in other locales with the knowledge that their client's legal needswill be met with the highest level of quality and service.Commitment to QualityLaw Firm Alliance membership is highly selective and is offered on an invitation-only basis, promisingthat the caliber of firms selected is exceptionally high. Criteria include peer and client recommendations,service offerings, as well as ethical standards held within the firms. Prerequisites of membership includefirms that offer full-service capabilities, the maintenance of substantial corporate and litigation practicesand an outward display of a commitment to client service. In this way, clients of member firms areassured that they have chosen a firm which is amongst the top rated in its geographical area, and thatthey can expect this level of service in those jurisdictions where they may need to do business.KRCL has alliances with law firms throughout the world. The Law Firm Alliance is an alliance of 50 firms and over 2,500 attorneys throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the European Union. Working together with well-respected firms, KRCL can tap into legal resources around the globe.
Diversity Inclusion We value a wide variety of viewpoints at Kane Russell Coleman Logan We embrace different interests diverse backgrounds and unique experiences The more we hear the more we grow Commitment starts at the top and we are committed to continually moving the needle forward Visit Our Blogs Energy Law Today Framing Issues Insolvency Insights Law in the Workplace Retail Restaurant Hospitality Law The Law of Banking The Privacy Policy Trains Trucks the Law Accolades Kane Russell Coleman Logan is made up of exceptional lawyers Several lawyers have been certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in their areas of practice They frequently publish articles in legal periodicals and make presentations on current legal issues Recent honors and recognition received include
Creditors’ rightsInsolvencyPre-bankruptcy workoutsDebt restructuringBankruptcy trial proceedings (voluntary and involuntary)Acquisition of distressed debt and assetsBankruptcy-related litigationKRCL has a nationally recognized bankruptcy practice that is well-known for its capabilities andexperience in assertively representing parties in complicated corporate bankruptcy cases.For example, KRCL has represented 40 Creditor Committees in 19 states. KRCL attorneys havedecades of experience in the representation of every different type of party and constituency inout of court workouts and bankruptcy case including creditors’ committees, debtors, lenders,trustees, and creditors. Clients praise the firm’s bankruptcy attorneys for “extraordinary attentionto the client,” which has earned the KRCL bankruptcy practice a highly selective ranking fromChambers and Partners USA.Bankruptcy services include:With a proven track record, KRCL is often called upon to appear for our clients in numerous high-stakes workout, restructuring and bankruptcy matters. Our attorneys negotiate with finesse, buildconsensus and creatively solve problems on behalf of clients. With a solid understanding of whatit takes to effectively resolve troubled managing member/member, borrower/lender anddebtor/creditor relationships, we work closely with each client to achieve results in what is oftenan extremely hostile, complex and litigious environment.In addition to Debtor and Committee representation, significant clients include:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comBankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors' Rights
AASA Aftermarket Volume GroupPentair Corp.ResMed CorpCNH Capital AmericaAcushnet CompanyAll Smiles Dental CareRegions BankCH RobinsonDonaldson CompanyPartnership management/funding disputesConstruction stoppagesBorrower/lender workouts and restructuringsCollectionsForeclosuresBankruptcy and creditor’s rightsPrepackaged bankruptciesReceiverships and trusteeshipsEnvironmental remediationDue diligence in connection with portfolio acquisition and disposition transactionsFidelity bondsLiquidation of failed insured depository institutionsCommercial and other litigation, including director and officer liabilityLitigation, accountant liability litigation, legal and other professionalDistressed AssetsKRCL built its law firm on the tail-end of the S&L Crisis. Our lawyers have served as counselfor the developers, owners, banks, FDIC, RTC, FSLIC, bridge banks, acquirers of distressedassets and loans, professionals and other constituents. With the advent of the currentliquidity crisis, the Firm has established a Distressed Assets Group, which draws from adeep bench of transactional, regulatory, litigation and insolvency lawyers who practice withthe Firm’s Real Estate, Financial Services, Litigation and Insolvency & Creditor RightsPractice Groups.We are currently representing and advising clients on a myriad of issues ranging fromsimple deposit insurance protocol to complex litigation on behalf of acquirers of distressedassets. Our focus includes:Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Malpractice litigation, and lender liability litigationWith a proven track record, KRCL is often called upon to appear for our clients in numeroushigh-stakes workout, restructuring and bankruptcy matters. Our attorneys negotiate withfinesse, build consensus and creatively solve problems on behalf of clients. With a solidunderstanding of what it takes to effectively resolve troubled managing member/member,borrower/lender and debtor/creditor relationships, KRCL works closely with its clients toachieve their goals.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
General corporate mattersEntity formation and restructuringState and federal compliance and corporate filingsCorporate tax planningFormation of appropriate legal entitiesAsset transfersSuccession planningMergers and acquisitionsCorporate finance and refinanceSecurities law reporting & complianceRestructuring, reorganization, and asset liquidationCyber security considerations in transactionsAt Kane Russell Coleman Logan we’re here to provide you with insightful counsel and legal advice, helping you with every aspect of managing a successful business.Our goal is to build the kind of long-term relationships with in-house counsel, corporate executives, and business owners that allow us to anticipate their legal needs and minimize risk. Our attorneys bring deep experience to the most complex corporate transactions and regularly assist clients in such matters as:Unlike many firms that pass business clients from hand to hand to address diverse legal issues, our business transactional attorneys are experienced and skilled in multiple disciplines. Thus, if a merger or acquisition has tax implications, chances are the same attorney can advise on both the transaction itself and on tax. Whether it is securities reporting, restructuring, asset transfers, or other transactions, we make every effort to provide clients with the economy and efficiency that cross-pollination of experience in multiple areas can provide.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comBusiness & Corporate
Serving as Outside General CounselBecause of the full range of business and corporate legal services we offer, clients withoutinternal legal departments often call upon our firm to serve in the role of external generalcounsel, freeing their executives and employees to grow their business and serve theircustomers while we assure that their legal needs are met.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a controlling interest in a group of US, UK, and Canadian specialty manufacturing companies valued at $240,000,000.Represented equity owners in connection with the sale of a natural stone and tile distribution company valued at approximately $55,000,000 (including deferred purchase price).Represented Canadian food products company in connection with $22,500,000 cross- border acquisition of U.S. growing and production operations and related $100,000,000 CAD financing.Represented customs brokerage firm in connection with $75,000,000 disposition of U.S. and Mexican companies.Represented plywood door distributor in connection with $30,000,000 disposition of assets.Represented portfolio companies of private equity firms in connection with the disposition of approximately $100,000,000 of oil and gas assets and the acquisition of an oilfield services and manufacturing company.Represented companies in connection with various acquisition and disposition transactions and general corporate counsel.Represented administrative agent in connection with $95,000,000 syndicated credit facility to private equity sponsored developer of natural gas and fiber optic distribution systems.Represented administrative agent in connection with syndicated credit facilities totaling approximately $50,000,000 to private equity aggregator of single-family residences.Represented administrative agent in connection with $100,000,000 syndicated credit facility to private equity sponsored developer of natural gas distribution systems.Mergers and Acquisitions/CorporateFinanceDallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Represented administrative agent in connection with $95,000,000 credit facility usedby private equity sponsored company to acquire cell tower, billboard and solar leasesand easements and other income-producing assets.Represented private equity sponsored oil and gas production company in connectionwith its acquisition of a $500,000,000 credit facility.Represented financial institution in connection with a $50,000,000 revolving creditfacility to fund projects and investments of a family office.Represented financial institution in connection with a $50,000,000 revolving, asset-based credit facility used for working capital.Represented financial institution in connection with $43,000,000 senior debt financingfor the acquisition and development of multi-family housing and negotiation of inter-creditor agreement with mezzanine lender.Represented company in connection with its acquisition of $35,000,000 working capitalrevolving credit facility.Represented private equity firm in connection with various loans primarily secured byreal estate.Represented financial institutions in connection with the workout of distressed realestate and asset-based lending loans, including syndicated credit facilities involvingborrowers in various industries.Represented foreign conglomerate in connection with separate transactions involvingthe $110,000,000 and $65,000,000 acquisitions of national franchise hotels inCalifornia and the $65,000,000 disposition of a national franchise hotel in California.Represented clients in connection with various real estate finance, acquisition, anddisposition transactions.Represented foreign conglomerate in connection with separate transactions involvingthe $110,000,000 and $65,000,000 acquisitions of national franchise hotels inCalifornia and the $65,000,000 disposition of a national franchise hotel in California.Represented clients in connection with various real estate finance, acquisition, anddisposition transactions.Real EstateDallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
$630,000,000 acquisition by a European client of control of three office buildings, twoin Chicago and one in New York City, each consisting of approximately 1,000,000square feet in a transaction reported in The Wall Street Journal as one of the largestU.S. real property investments by an off-shore investor.Over $500,000,000 mortgage loan by a major U.S. bank to finance a leveraged buy-outof seven major shopping centers in four states by an offshore investment group.$350,000,000 senior debt/mezzanine debt/equity financing of the development of amixed-use real estate project in Dallas.$210,000,000 mortgage loan secured by thirty-one separate apartment complexeslocated in two states.$200,000,000 mortgage loan on multiple tower mixed-use high rise project in Dallas,Texas.$160,000,000 investment by a foreign financial institution in a development jointventure with respect to the renovation of a major New York City commercial property.Over $100,000,000 of office, retail, hotel and residential properties purchased in overtwelve states for a real estate fund’s national acquisition program.Over $80,000,000 mortgage loan covering numerous apartment complexes in Houston,Texas.$65,000,000 mortgage loan on a commercial office park on Long Island, New York.$60,000,000 working capital loan for US/Taiwan high-tech manufacturer.$20,000,000 working capital loan for US manufacturer.$23,000,000 mortgage borrowing for an office building located in New York City.$14,000,000 acquisition and debt restructuring of an oil refinery in Arkansas.Negotiation of a joint venture and related agreements for the acquisition by foreigninvestors of the 2 million square foot (three towers) Southland Center in Dallas, Texas.Represented a REIT in purchasing and selling shopping centers throughout the nation.Handled numerous commercial office lease transactions for foreign and domestictenants and landlords.Created and negotiated numerous limited liability companies, joint ventures,partnerships and corporations.Represent various lenders and borrowers in real estate loan work-outs, pre-packagedbankruptcies, deed-in-lieu transactions and partnership and joint venture restructuringsthroughout the United States.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
$220,000,000 construction loan for American Airlines Center, home to the DallasMavericks NBA basketball team and the Dallas Stars NHL hockey team.$170,000,000 construction loan for SBC Park, home to the San Francisco Giants MLBbaseball team.$156,000,000 construction loan for Petco Park, home to the San Diego Padres MLBbaseball team.Represented International Speedway Corporation, as developer, in negotiating the landacquisition and construction of a major new NASCAR Raceway and surroundingcommercial development in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut area.Represented the City of Harrison, New Jersey in negotiating the lease and constructionof the $100,000,000 MetroStars Soccer Stadium and the $2 billion commercialdevelopment surrounding the stadium, home to the New York MetroStars MLS soccerteam.$70,000,000 construction loan for Freemen’s Wharf Stadium (Leicester City, England),home to the Leicester City Football Club, a U.K. Premier League football (soccer) club.Representing the City of Fort Worth, Texas in negotiating potential tax abatementsand/or refunds in connection with the 200,000 seat Texas Motor Speedway forNASCAR Champion Series Races$730,000,000 sale of more than 30 major hotels in the United States by a Hong Konggroup.$105,000,000 acquisition and privatization of the UN Plaza Hotel from the City of NewYork by a foreign hotel company.Represented a fund which purchases portfolios of hotels throughout the United States.Represented a major Japanese entity in a joint venture for the construction andoperation of a $100,000,000 hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.$81,000,000 acquisition by a Japanese entity of a partnership interest in a majorWashington, D.C. hotel.Stadiums and ArenasHotel TransactionsDallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Sale of $100,000,000 hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.$105,000,000 mortgage borrowing for hotel located in New York City.Represent hotel acquisition and management groups in purchasing hotels throughoutAmerica and negotiating franchise and management agreements.Represented a securitized lender in making hotel construction loans throughout the U.SRepresented Citibank N.A. in developing its national mortgage loan conduit program forsecuritization and closed over $200,000,000 of mortgage loans in over twenty-fivestates for securitization.Represented Deutsche Morgan Grenfell in its mortgage loan conduit program forsecuritization closing numerous loans in various states.Represented Prime Capital Funding in originating over $100,000,000 worth ofsecuritizable mortgage loans which primarily focused on construction and permanentfinancing for hotels.Represented Texas borrower in multiple portfolio financings for securitized constructionand permanent loans for properties throughout the southwest.Represented numerous borrowers in major single property financings for specializedsecuritization portfolios.Represented 62 different lending institutions, with properties located in 29 states, andCitibank N.A. in purchasing approximately 350 mortgage loans from the FDIC, having anaggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $138,000,000.Represented Citibank N.A. in purchasing approximately 42 mortgage loans from a largesavings and loan association with properties located in over two dozen states andhaving an aggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $119,000,000.Represented Citibank N.A. in acquiring and transferring to the securitization trusteeover $200,000,000 in mortgage loans secured by properties located throughout theUnited States.Represented Citibank N.A. in transferring to the securitization trustee over$175,000,000 in mortgage loans secured by properties located throughout the UnitedStates.Loan Portfolio Acquisitions and SecuritizationsDallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Represented Internationale Nederlanden Group Bank (ING Bank) in sellingapproximately 25 mortgage loans to a large private investment bank with an aggregateunpaid principal balance of over $50,000,000.Represented Citibank N.A. in purchasing approximately 18 mortgage loans from a largeprivate bank with properties located in various southwestern states and having anaggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $50,000,000.Represented ING Bank in purchasing approximately 50 mortgage loans from a largeCanadian financial institution with properties located throughout Canada and having anaggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $50,000,000.Represented Citibank N.A. in purchasing approximately 35 mortgage loans from a largeprivate bank and having an aggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately$35,000,000.Represented ING Bank in purchasing approximately 32 mortgage loans from a largeprivate bank with properties located throughout the south and southwest and having anaggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $33,000,000.Represented Citibank N.A. in purchasing approximately 30 mortgage loans from theRTC with properties located in the southwest and having an aggregate unpaid principalbalance of approximately $30,000,000.Represented ING Bank in purchasing approximately 30 mortgage loans from a largeCanadian financial institution with properties located throughout Canada and having anaggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $30,000,000.Represented Citibank N.A. in purchasing approximately 30 mortgage loans from theRTC with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $25,000,000.Represented ING Bank in purchasing approximately 15 mortgage loans purchased froma large savings and loan association with properties located along the eastern seaboardand having an aggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately $25,000,000.Represented Citibank N.A. in purchasing approximately 6 mortgage loans from a largeprivate financial company with an aggregate unpaid principal balance of approximately$25,000,000.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Distressed AssetsPartnership, corporate and limited liability company dispute resolutionForbearance, loan modifications, workouts and settlementsForeclosures of both real property and UCC personaltyGuaranty EnforcementDistressed acquisitions and sales of real property, personalty and entity interestsSetting up distressed asset acquisition funds and entitiesPurchasing and selling loan portfolios and individual loansRepresenting American companies setting up new entities in China.Representing American entities purchasing or investing in real estate projects in China.Representing American entities purchasing manufacturing facilities or investing inChinese entities owning manufacturing facilities in China.Representing American entities purchasing and importing goods from China.Representing American entities selling and exporting goods to China.Representing Chinese and Korean companies setting up entities in America.Representing Chinese companies in product liability litigations.Representing Chinese companies in debt collection actions against delinquent Americanbuyers.Representing Chinese and Korean entities in purchasing and selling real estate inAmerica.Representing Chinese and Korean companies in their day-to-day American operations.$730,000,000 sale of more than 30 major hotels in the United States by a Hong Konggroup.Represented a major Japanese entity in a joint venture for the construction andoperation of a $100,000,000 hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.$81,000,000 acquisition by a Japanese entity of a partnership interest in a majorWashington, D.C. hotel.$54,000,000 hotel in California purchased for a Korean hotel conglomerateWe have also handled the following in this space:China, Korea and Japan PracticeDallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
$24,000,000 hotel in Texas purchased for a US/China groupRecent Presentations on ChinaChaired attorney panel and spoke on issues faced by mid-size American companieswhen investing or doing business in China. 10th Annual Harvard-China Review, March2007.Speaker at the Canton Trade Fair on legal issues regarding U.S. imports from andexports to China. Guangzhou, China, October 2007.Speaker at the China Institute in New York City on how China’s new laws are affectingU.S. investment into China and expanding Chinese investments into the United States.Numerous speeches and presentations on American companies setting up andoperating businesses in China.Representing a Chinese manufacturer in establishing a $150,000,000 manufacturingfacility in TennesseeRepresenting a Chinese real estate developer in its acquisition of a $27,000,000 retailshopping center in MinnesotaRepresented an international group with Chinese capital in developing multiple assistedliving facilities throughout the U.S.Represented a Chinese company in its $92,000,000 bid to acquire a promotionalproducts company based in California.Represented a Shanghai-based real estate developer in its $30,000,000 acquisition ofthe stock of a public oil and gas company based in Houston, Texas.Represented a Chinese company in its acquisition of railroad tie technology andmanufacturing facilities out of Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy proceedings.Successfully defended a Chinese construction elevator manufacturer in two productliability lawsuits, one in Texas and the other in Missouri.Successfully represented a major Chinese bank in settling an adversary proceeding inbankruptcy at an early stage with zero sum payment.Representing an American group in establishing a health care project in China.Acting as U.S. counsel to a New York-based group in raising funds from Chineseinvestors to invest in real estate projects in the U.S.Represented an American private equity group in deal structuring and due diligence onthe Chinese operations of an American target company.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Represented a private American energy company in raising $17,500,000 from Chinese investors to jointly acquire 85,000 acres of federal oil and gas leases in Nevada.Represented a New York and Toronto dual-listed energy company in its negotiation of afarm-out agreement with a Hong Kong-listed company for oil and gas assets in Bulgaria.Represented an American company in its negotiation of a strategic alliance agreementwith a Chinese wind turbine manufacturer.Represented an American investor in his investment in a U.S. private equity fundfocusing on the telecommunications, IT and energy industries in China.Represented an American apparel company in setting up a WFOE in Shanghai.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Owners and developersGeneral contractorsSubcontractorsSuppliers/VendorsProduct manufacturersDesign professionalsLendersInsurance companies/suretiesWhether you’re navigating a compliance maze or resolving a construction dispute, ourattorneys know how to get things done and move projects forward rather than put uproadblocks along the way.Kane Russell Coleman Logan has decades of experience representing construction industryclients in both transactional matters and in disputes, including critical bet-the-company trials andarbitrations.Our practice group empowers industry professionals to rely on a single, one-stop law firm tomanage all phases of a construction project, from project funding, land development and contractnegotiation to the resolution of all types of construction disputes, arbitrations, or lawsuits.Our clients depend on our industry knowledge and breadth of experience. Clients include:Comprehensive Construction Transaction ServicesOn the transactional side, we provide one-stop, pragmatic, and cost-efficient legal assistance inconstruction industry transactions from project funding, land development, and contractnegotiation to corporate formation and governance, tax issues, protection of intellectual property Dallas / Houston / krcl.comConstruction
Settlements for home builders and general contractors in cases ranging from $200,000to $20,000,000Settlements for a subcontractors and construction-related product manufactures incases ranging from $150,000 to $15,000,000Settlements for subcontractors and general contractors on their claims forcompensation ranging from $50,000 to more than $3,000,000rights, bankruptcy/insolvency, immigration issues, and much more. The breadth our firmallows us to bring highly experienced attorneys from any discipline into a construction-related transaction.KRCL represents both small, family-owned businesses to some of the largest contractors,owners, and developers in the country. Among our special areas of focus are multi-family,commercial, retail, hotel/hospitality, and residential development projects, including someof the leading projects in Texas and beyond. Many clients also turn to us for our robustOSHA practice, which includes compliance issues, safety measures, inspections, accidentinvestigations, and contesting OSHA citations – every area where OSHA compliance andpotential problems may be involved. We are one of the few firms with a focused OSHApractice for the construction industry.Other compliance areas with which we regularly assist clients include immigrationcompliance and audits and Fair Housing Act and ADA compliance.Construction Industry DisputesOne of the hallmarks of our construction practice is knowing how to set you up for successwith well-executed transactions. When conflicts do occur, we will always try to resolvethem outside the courtroom when possible. For example, among the recent settlements wehave achieved for clients are:However, when a trial or arbitration becomes necessary, our successes for constructionindustry clients are well known. Unlike many firms that may devote excessive time andresources to discovery, we actually try cases in courtrooms and, increasingly, in arbitrationforums.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Claim administrationContract litigation in state/federal courts and arbitrationConstruction and design defect litigationLien, bond, and payment disputesAcceleration claimsPresentation of material events of default and project terminationDelay and impact claimsWarranty disputesProduct defectsJobsite injury and wrongful death claimsLarge loss subrogation recoveriesWage/hour claimsBankruptcy and insolvencyTEXO, the construction industry trade associationThe Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) NetworkAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Texas and Greater HoustonGreater Houston Builders AssociationClaims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)Defense Research Institute (DRI)National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditor's RightsBusiness and CorporateLabor & EmploymentEnvironmentalIntellectual PropertyManufacturingOur attorneys have the experience to guide clients through trials and arbitrations regardingsuch issues as:Our attorneys are actively involved in top industry groups, including, but not limited to:As part of providing a full spectrum of services to the industry, our team builds on adviceand solutions by working in conjunction with the following practice groups:Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
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Representative MattersPerformed extensive contract drafting for a national developer regarding commercial,multi-family, and retail projects throughout the country.Represented a minority-owned highway and bridge specialty subcontractor as generalcorporate counsel in contract negotiations and prosecution/defense of litigation.Defended a subcontractor and its principal against seven-figure claims asserted by asurety regarding several municipal projects.Represented a leading multi-family developer, as ranked by National Multi-FamilyHousing Council (NMHC), in obtaining financing for, developing, and managing theconstruction of several apartment complexes in Texas.On behalf of a national fitness retailer, prosecuted fraud claims against a generalcontractor regarding the development and construction of several facilities.Represented a leading construction materials producer in a payment and constructiondefect dispute with a general contractor related to the construction of two out-of-stateplants.Represented a commercial general contractor regarding a contract dispute andenforcement of a mechanic's lien in a bet-the-company case.
Advising clients on compliance with domestic and international data protection laws,including the GDPR and UK GDPR;Conducting privacy impact assessments;Conducting data privacy-related investigations;Drafting domestic and international privacy policies and disclosures to data subjects;Drafting website terms of use policies;Negotiating cloud-based data agreements;Negotiating data processing and protection agreements;Litigating scraping and other cybersecurity claims;Supporting corporate transactions involving privacy and cybersecurity issues, such as duediligence for mergers and acquisitions; andAddressing data incidents, responses, and litigation.Data security is essential to your company’s success. However, the regulation of personal dataand the risks associated with your company’s data continue to multiply and become more andmore complex. Our attorneys are technology-savvy and understand the mechanics of moderndata collection and processing and data risks in your business.In addition to advising on how to avoid future data incidents and best practices, our attorneyswork with in-house counsel, data privacy officers, and other senior personnel to ensure yourbusiness understands the regulatory environment and stays ahead of the curve on data privacycompliance and related issues.KRCL’s data privacy attorneys have experience with:Our attorneys work with companies across a wide variety of industries to comply with theincreasingly complex and evolving data privacy obligations under state, federal, and internationallaw, including those that conduct business in the European Economic Area and other countriesaround the world. Whether your data concerns your customers, prospective customers, Dallas / Houston / krcl.comData, Privacy & Cybersecurity
employees, or business partners, we have the experience and expertise to provide practical,business-minded guidance. We routinely negotiate a wide variety of commercialagreements that concern protected data, including data processing and protectionagreements, cloud storage agreements, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements,among many others.Additionally, our attorneys have experience investigating and responding to cybersecurityand data incidents. We provide end-to-end services to deal with data incidents, from whenyour business first discovers an incident through assessment, mitigation, and handling anyresulting legal issues, including preparing attendant notices to affected individuals. Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
PlantsRefineriesGathering and transmission facilitiesDerailmentsRailroad crossing accidentsEarth and equipment moving accidentsCrane accidentsTrespasser incidentsCommercial trucking accidentsAutomobile collisionsKRCL has a renowned emergency response team ready to assist you around the clock, any dayof the year.Our personnel respond quickly. They bring decades of experience and a deep understanding ofemerging incidents for our clients. In case of emergency, contact Marcy Rothman, 713.819.7652,or Catalina Booth, 713.594.7606.Whether the situation is minor or catastrophic, whether our clients may have responsibility ormay simply be targets due to their corporate or insured status, we are available to assist underemergent conditions. We guide our clients with law enforcement and in agency investigations.We capably marshal engineering and evidence preservation resources, and we routinely assessand address developing potential exposures, including in cases where litigation ensues. Ourexperience includes responding to incidents at or involving:We are a preeminent firm in Texas handling this kind of work. For over 30 years, Marcy Rothman,leader of this practice, has been responding to emergencies for clients in the field. The entireKRCL Emergency Response team also has decades of experience and handles casualties in thefield all the time. It is what they do.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comEmergency Response
When the dust settles, and claims and litigation ensue, we have the battle-tested ability tocounsel and represent our clients. If there is a way to resolve claims amicably or reasonablyand that is the preference, we have experience in negotiating resolutions includingmitigation of bet-the-company risks ranging into the hundreds of millions of dollars. If trialis necessary, our team is acclaimed for its ability to defend our clients’ interests throughjudgment and on appeal. We have a long history of verifiable favorable results at trial,defending our clients and, also in cost recovery matters.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Title issuesSeismic-related disputesDrilling operations and surface damagesRoyalty underpaymentsOffset drilling and developmentBad-faith poolingCessation of productionLease terminationThe firm’s Houston-based energy practice group represents domestic and international oil-and-gas companies in a wide variety of energy-related matters. Our clients include some of the mostinnovative, diverse, and successful energy companies in the nation and around the world. Wework with major and independent oil-and-gas companies, chemical companies, energy servicecompanies, financial institutions, investors, and private equity funds.We place a special emphasis on litigation and dispute resolution. The group’s trial lawyers make apoint, first and foremost, of cultivating an intimate understanding of our clients’ businesspriorities in litigated matters. This often allows us to formulate creative, cost-effective strategiesfor defusing our clients’ legal problems outside the courtroom. In this way, we help our clientsavoid or abbreviate litigation, conserve resources, and preserve valuable business relationships.We make a habit of deploying targeted discovery and forceful motion practice to neutralizedisputes in their infancy. At the same time, our energy litigators routinely take cases to trial, andour adversaries are sensitized to our ability and willingness to fight tenaciously in the courtroomand all the way through verdict.We bring to the table practical experience in the energy sector that is simultaneously broad anddeep, encompassing a variety of related issues including but not limited to:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comEnergy, Oil & Gas
Our veteran energy litigators spearhead all types of complex litigation, including classactions and federal multi-district litigation. In particular, royalty disputes and other speciesof contested mineral interests have become a hotbed for hard-fought litigation in theenergy sector. Royalty lawsuits can easily encompass hundreds or even thousands ofmineral owners, and our firm has the knowledge needed to navigate both the merits andclass certification issues that arise in these large-scale controversies. The trial lawyers in ourenergy group are regularly on the front lines of large, high-stakes matters involvingallegations of the underpayment and miscalculation of royalties; violations of continuousdrilling and development obligations; and improper deductions for transportation,processing, and other post-production expenses. Our group members’ diverse industrybackground also includes advising E&Ps and pipeline companies in mineral trespass andsurface-use disputes, and in related proceedings for emergency and preliminary injunctiverelief. Additionally, when royalties and other mineral interests are hotly contested, ourenergy litigators deftly capitalize on the intricacies that drive title controversies and deed-construction cases to successful conclusions.We often assist operators and oilfield service providers in disputes surrounding the breachof supply, service, and confidentiality agreements and the theft and misappropriation oftrade secrets. When mineral owners are impossible to find, or when they finally emergeafter long absences, our energy lawyers help oil-and-gas companies establish, administer,and wind down mineral and royalty receiverships to ensure that time-sensitive operationsare never impeded by missing or emerging interest owners. And, in the event businessrelationships sour, the energy litigation team at KRCL has earned a reputation fordiplomatically—and, when push comes to shove, aggressively—resolving disagreementsamong joint interest partners and other collaborators in the oil patch.Furthermore, our lawyers are at the forefront of employment law in the energy industry.We have worked arm-in-arm with energy companies over decades and know the businessesof our clients—from the largest operators to the smallest oilfield service companies. Weleverage this knowledge to capably traverse the ever-changing legal challenges lying at theintersection of employment law and the energy sector.Our attorneys frequently advise on compensation and overtime (including oilfield day rate,salary, and hybrid schemes); onboarding, discipline, and termination; HR policies andprocedures; reductions in force; executive agreements; OSHA planning and violations; anddiscrimination and other unfair labor practices. Our goal in each case is to deliver advicetailored to our client’s specific operational and business needs. When litigation is required, Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
our talented team of employment litigators act with speed and deliberate intention. Ourlabor-and-employment clients in the oil-and-gas industry rely on us to craft creativelitigation solutions to achieve their case-specific goals.Finally, we stay ahead of the curve by offering our clients practical guidance on emergingissues like the shifting landscape surrounding the calculation and payment of royalties,including recommended revisions to royalty payment procedures and other best practicesaimed at solving problems before they metastasize into costly, full-stroke litigation. Bytaking proactive measures such as these, our energy lawyers help their clients steer clear oflitigation or, at a minimum, strategically position them when litigation cannot be avoided.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Environmental litigationEnvironmental due diligenceEnvironmental insuranceBankruptcy representation involving contaminated propertiesOversight reviews and evaluation of Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessmentsVoluntary cleanupBrownfields redevelopment programsRedevelopment of contaminated propertyKRCL is committed to representing local, national, and international clients in small and largeenvironmental litigation matters, as well as assisting in transactional and regulatory mattersinvolving environmental issues.The Firm has the experience and capacity to manage complex environmental litigation in stateand federal courts within and outside of Texas on behalf of insurers and self-insured entities of alltypes. In addition to defending businesses in traditional environmental litigation, KRCL’sattorneys also have experience pursuing claims for property damages and cleanup costs forenvironmental contamination. Our trial attorneys have successfully defended clients involved incomplex, multiparty environmental litigation, effectively prosecuted environmental claims andhave represented a number of environmental consultants against claims of professionalnegligence and breach of contract.KRCL also assists clients with environmental due diligence identifying environmental risks anddeveloping strategies to avoid or manage those risks. We understand the complexities of financialand real estate transactions and combine our risk management and transactional experience toassist in resolving environmental issues for our clients. Our attorneys frequently work withoutside consultants to provide an integrated approach to solving environmental problems.Specific areas of concentration include:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comEnvironmental
Contractual risk shifting through environmental and indemnity provisionsWater quality controlLending and financeSolid and hazardous waste/toxic substancesMold and indoor air quality assessmentsTexas Solid Waste Disposal ActClean Water ActResource Conservation and Recovery ActComprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)Texas Innocent Owner ProgramToxic Substances Control ActState common law relevant to environmental liability damages and remediationrequirementsWetlandsEnvironmental AuditsDallas / Houston / krcl.com
Team representationGame developer representationEvent venue representationEvent production company representationSponsorships and endorsementsLicensing agreementsPlayer and influencer contractsStadium development and financingFacility naming rightsMedia rightsTrademark and Copyright ProtectionAs the esports industry grows and evolves, our attorneys provide guidance and representationto clients involved in every aspect of this sector.KRCL is committed to helping the developing industry and its stakeholders every step of the way.KRCL has cultivated a reputation as a leader in the industry and is able to harness its vastnetwork within the industry to help foster relationships and business opportunities for clients andnon-clients alike, so that they can grow their businesses and thrive in the esports space. KRCLseeks to be at the forefront of the industry and to help define and serve the legal needs ofstakeholders.KRCL has experience representing professional esports organizations and players, corporatesponsors and other stakeholders in the esports space, including apparel companies, live eventfacilities, industry awards hosts, fintech companies, education companies, non-profitorganizations and startup companies servicing the industry, among others. The KRCL teamconsists of a multi-disciplinary and complementary group of attorneys with broad legalexperience. We assist clients with:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comEsports
Merchandizing and eCommerceMergers, acquisitions and strategic transactionsInvestment and venture capital financingJoint venturesReal estate acquisitionReal estate leasingFranchise agreementsCorporate financing and governanceImmigrationEmployment disputes and litigationInsuranceCommercial litigation and dispute resolutionPersonal injury claimsLiquor licensingLiquor liability litigationTax and complianceDallas / Houston / krcl.com
Representative MattersRepresentation of global awards presentation company for esports industry.Representation of professional esports organization.Representation a top professional esports team in Gears of War during contractnegotiations.Representation of esports apparel company in general corporate matters, includingreviewing, drafting and negotiating sponsorship contracts.Representation of esports facility and education company on general corporate mattersand litigation.Representation of fintech company developing product for use in esports and gaming.Representation of startup companies in general corporate matters and fundraisinginitiatives.Service on Board of Directors of national esports industry group.Service on advisory boards for various companies in the esports and gaming industries.
Nonimmigrant visas including:E-1 and E-2 visas for executives, supervisors and essential skill workersL-1A and L-1B visas for managers, executives, and specialized knowledge personnel; andL-1 blanketsGrowing a successful and competitive business often means reaching around the globe for theright talent. The stakes couldn’t be higher, yet this dynamic area of law is fraught with bothcomplications and risk.The immigration attorneys at Kane Russell Coleman Logan know the ropes and how to untanglethem for you. Global health concerns and other challenges have made it more difficult than everfor businesses to manage their global talent needs. Our attorneys’ practical experience andknowledge help clients bring workers and sometimes their families to the U.S. and keep themhere. We shepherd our business clients and their employees from other countries through thecomplex visa and permitting processes.If there are two key facts about our immigration practice our clients know well, they are these:First, our practice exists to help people. We are passionate and care deeply as we work to helpachieve the ultimate goal - citizenship. Our clients are people, not files.Second, our integrated approach takes a holistic view of immigration. It’s a labyrinth, withimmigration considerations clients may not even be aware of such as terms of employment, tax,family issues, and more. So, our approach is to draw on the talents and experience of attorneysthroughout the firm who can move the mission forward.Our immigration attorneys help start-ups, small to medium-size enterprises, and public companiesaddress U.S. immigration challenges, carefully weighing all the legal and business factors at play.Our U.S. immigration services include:ImmigrationDallas / Houston / krcl.com
H-1B, H1B1 and E-3 for specialty occupation workersO-1 visas for workers of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, businessor athleticsTN USMCA, formerly NAFTA visasB-1/B-2 visas for business visitors/ visitors for pleasureEB-1 for persons of extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers and professors, andmultinational executives and managersEB-2 and EB-3 PERM for professions holding an advanced degree or its equivalent, or aforeign national who has exceptional ability or for skilled worker, professional, or otherworkersWorksite compliance including counsel on E-verify and I-9 mattersComplex naturalization and derivative citizenship mattersStrategic planning concerning immigration consequences of formation, disposition, andreorganization of U.S. businessesFamily-based immigration mattersEmployment-based green cards including:Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Your intellectual property is the lifeblood of your company. At Kane Russell Coleman Logan, weunderstand the critical importance of protecting and defending your IP assets.Businesses work hard to develop the ideas, designs, inventions, products, processes, and otherintellectual property that allow them to be successful. Whether helping clients protect theseassets by carefully negotiating and drafting agreements and other documents or by defendingthem with successful litigation strategies, we help ensure that our clients enjoy the full benefits oftheir work. Our formula for providing value that larger firms often can’t match: knowledge,experience, and focus.Our transactional work in protecting client’s assets is informed by our attorneys’ vast litigationexperience. We know where the litigation challenges and potential pitfalls lie; therefore, we knowhow to craft documents to make them as “bullet-proof” as possible, thus avoiding expensive andtime-consuming litigation. This is protection before conflicts have a chance to arise.The rapid pace of technological change has provided many of our clients with new opportunities,and our attorneys are here to assist with safeguarding advances in cybertechnology, internettechnologies, cloud and SAAS agreements, privacy matters, terms and conditions, web scrapingissues, and more. When conflicts do occur and litigation is inevitable, our courtroom experiencemakes us formidable advocates for our clients.Locally, our knowledge of jurisdictions and courts gives us a tremendous advantage, but welitigate nationally, often “fighting above our weight” and winning. We regularly argue in federalcourts throughout the United States and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office(USPTO).Because of our knowledge of the Texas Court systems, when not serving as primary counsel, weare routinely engaged as local counsel in federal and state courts throughout Texas. Ourintellectual property attorneys regularly assist clients in the following areas:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comIntellectual Property
Technology M&A and due diligenceTrademark prosecutionLicensingPrivacy law advisory and compliance, including cross-border issuesCopyright registrationWebsite and social media policies and terms of useCloud agreementsNondisclosure agreementsTrade secret protectionInternal IP policies and procedures, handbooks, and employment agreementsInfluencer agreementsMusic artist agreementsPatent infringementTrademark/trade dress litigationCopyright infringementTheft and misappropriation of trade secretsUnfair competitionInternet-related claimsBreach of non-compete agreementsProsecution, Transactions, and Counseling:Litigation:Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Prosecuting technology company’s patent infringement claim against scooter companyregarding QR code technology (Western District of Texas).Defending financial institution against allegations of patent infringement (EasternDistrict of Texas)Prosecuting technology company’s patent infringement claims against large retailerregarding QR code technology (Western District of Texas).Defended publically traded financial institution against allegations of patentinfringement relating to VOIP (Western District of Texas).Defended publically traded financial institution against allegations of patentinfringement (Western District of Texas).Defended manufacturing company against patent infringement (Northern District ofTexas)Prosecuted manufacturing company’s design patent infringement claim against acompetitor. (Western District of Texas)Prosecuted manufacturing company’s design patent infringement claim against acompetitor. (Southern District of Texas)Defended manufacturing client against allegations of patent infringement relating toelectronic systems and controls associated with cash management products (NorthernDistrict of Texas).Prosecuted manufacturing client’s claims against a competitor for infringement ofsystems and control patents (Eastern District of Texas).Defended vehicle smart technology company in “bet the company” theft of tradesecrets case, obtaining reverse and render judgment on appeal (Northern District ofTexas and Dallas County).Defended publicly traded real estate brokerage against claims of copyright infringementbased on photos published to its website (Western District of Texas).Prosecuting retailer’s copyright claims against retailer (Northern District of Texas)Defended numerous online copyright claims against copyright trolls.Defended manufacturing client against claims of patent infringement related toconveyor assemblies (Northern District of Texas)Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Defended retailer against claims of trademark infringement filed by multi-billion dollar luxury fashion company (Southern District of Texas).Successfully represented international fitness company in trademark infringementaction (Southern District of Texas).Successfully represented international online clothing retailer in trademark infringementaction (Southern District of Texas).Successfully represented one of the United States’ largest industrial staffing provider intrademark and unfair competition litigation.Successfully represented two of the United States’ largest furniture retailers intrademark and unfair competition litigation.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Responsiveness – We partner with you, on a personal and immediate basis, quickly reasoningthrough your “must know now,” day-to-day problems to find the most efficient andeconomical answer.Experience – We have decades of success, a proud history of winning advocacy.Understanding – Decisions today have an impact for years to come—we understand thateven decisions in “cases” ultimately are business decisions that may have widespread effectson your current employees and operations.Vision – Our substantial experience, knowledge, and talent provide you with pinpoint andefficient insight.People: Your most valuable asset. You need answers in real-time for your company-criticalassets. We at KRCL offer in-depth, practical knowledge when your time-sensitive workdemands arise.Our straightforward approach: Prevent problems when possible, and, when claims are asserted,address, remediate, and zealously defend you, the client—and do so in a cost-effective manner.This is the KRCL difference.The KRCL team is dedicated to employers with issues across the U.S. Well versed in Texas law,we also have broad experience throughout the country, as our clients, from start-ups to multi-national entities, often employ people nationally. Strength comes from our lawyers who haveboard certifications and are prestigiously acknowledged by Chambers and/or Best Lawyers inAmerica. We partner well with C-suite executives, in-house counsel, HR and risk managementgroups, and your personnel and managers/supervisors, as well as other lawyers in and outside ofTexas, as needed. Our success stems from:KRCL’s approach is integrated--with transactional employment work, zealous advocacy inlitigation, and a recognized Chambers immigration practice. Our view is also entrepreneurial,helping you improve process and providing the personal attention you must have to develop best Dallas / Houston / krcl.comLabor & Employment
Employment agreements (including non-disclosure and non-competition agreements)Employee handbooks and other policy and procedure manualsExecutive and other compensation issues, including bonus and commission plansImmigration transactions of all kinds, including all visa processes for the engagement ofnecessary talentTraining protocols and on-site complimentary training for your employeesDrafting and administration of leave policies, given intricate state and federal lawsEmployee hiring, discipline, and discharge questions, including reductions in force andWARN Act issuesDisciplinary and termination steps, including severance and separation agreementsNonsubscriber agreements related to on-the-job injuriesWage and hour/FLSA disputes – e.g., overtime calculation, employee “exemptions” –along with state, regional and national class action workEmployee classification issues -- contract v. employee v. leased employee classificationsNoncompete, trade secret, and related confidentiality disputes and unfair competitionclaimsOSHA inspections (and citation resolution), DOL audits, and all other governmental-employment investigationsAll types of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation charges and claims (e.g., underthe ADA, Title VII, and ADEA)Leave of absence disputes (for example, those under the FMLA, ADA, and USERRA)Nonsubscriber defense litigationAll other issues intersecting the employment relationship: such as whistleblowerallegations, Sarbanes-Oxley issues, “social media” problems, affirmative actionquestions, and the entire panoply of legal allegations.employment practices, regarding, for example:Similarly, our litigation and arbitration experience spans every aspect of employee relations,for example:Our mission is simple: To bring the highest value to your organization and ensure that yourmost valuable assets achieve their goal.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Banking & Financial ServicesConstructionEnergy, Oil & GasEnvironmentalWith more than 350 jury trials, Kane Russell Coleman Logan has the experience and capacity tomanage litigation of any complexity throughout the country.Our trial attorneys work hard to keep clients out of expensive and time-consuming litigationwhen possible. But when conflicts can’t be resolved or use of the legal system is the propermeans to achieve a client's desired result, our trial attorneys use their vast state, federal andappellate courtroom and arbitration experience to pursue and achieve the successful outcomesour clients seek.Increasingly, arbitration clauses have become standard contractual practice. Our attorneys haverepresented clients in AAA, JAMS and other arbitration tribunals in venues around the country, aswell as several international arbitration proceedings.Beyond handling courtroom proceedings, our litigators also work closely with attorneysthroughout the firm to help our clients avoid litigation by negotiating and drafting appropriatecontractual provisions and by assessing, in advance, the risk of litigation or the probable outcomeof litigation that may result from a particular course of conduct. We also work with clients todevelop, prepare, and implement corporate policies and procedures to alleviate or lessen theimpact of potential litigation and review corporate operating practices and procedures forproblem areas that may increase exposure to litigation.Our attorneys have deep experience and knowledge necessary to efficiently analyze problemsand design pragmatic solutions and have represented clients in the following industries:LitigationDallas / Houston / krcl.com
HealthcareHospitalityManufacturingRailroadReal estateTransportationBusiness and commercialCorporate and partnershipCyber law and data privacyDeceptive trade practicesDram shopEcommerceEmploymentEnvironmentalFirst AmendmentFraudInsurance defense & coverageInadequate/improper personal or property securityIntellectual propertyLarge loss subrogationPersonal injury and wrongful deathPremises liability and inadequate securityProducts liabilityProfessional and fiduciary liabilityOur attorneys have also handled the following types of cases, among others:At Kane Russell Coleman Logan, a hallmark of our litigation practice is value, in large partbecause our extensive courtroom experience allows us to find efficiencies throughout theprocess. We have earned our strong reputation and are committed to achieving the bestoutcome possible for our clients.Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
KRCL attorneys have represented manufacturers in hundreds of products liability cases and areuniquely qualified to handle the most complex, challenging, and significant matters within themanufacturing industry. We represent manufacturers globally in both products liability disputes and other litigation andlegal matters. Our attorneys have extensive experience in not only the technical issues involvedwith products liability claims but also in presenting those complex technical matters to a jurymade up of ordinary people in the most effective and efficient manner. Our seasoned attorneysalso recognize that sometimes traditional litigation is not the best vehicle by which to resolveclients’ disputes and work to identify opportunities in the early stages of litigation and strive tooffer alternatives consistent with our clients’ interests. Identifying those instances and takingadvantage of them is a primary goal of our team. The firm’s attorneys that practice in this areatypically represent manufacturers directly through large self-insured retentions. This directrelationship has enabled our lawyers to gain more insight into the manufacturing clients’ goalsand interests through lengthy and multifaceted relationships.The KRCL lawyers that concentrate their practice in the manufacturing industry also work closelywith other sections of the firm to provide legal resources and support for our other legal matters.We join forces with KRCL’s IP lawyers to provide advice on trade secrets and patent issues and toprosecute and defend IP and trade secrets claims for our manufacturing clients. KRCL’s RealEstate section provides advice on real estate and leasing transactions for our Manufacturingclients. Additionally, our China practice group assists with the increasing demands and challengesfaced by our Chinese clients entering the US market and our American clients doing business inor with China.Our attorneys offer full-service support to our manufacturing clients, including regulatory,compliance, commercial claims, and defense, on a wide variety of products including, but certainlynot limited to:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comManufacturing
Agricultural products and equipmentAircraft products and equipmentAircraft passenger boarding equipmentConstruction equipment and building materialsCrane and riggingDoor systems, locking systems and other entrance solutionsHeavy trucks and other transportation equipmentOffice Transportation equipment including elevators, escalators and moving sidewalks.HVAC equipment and appliancesIndustrial machines and manufactured componentsNatural gas flow and odorizer equipmentOilfield equipment, pumps, and monitoring equipmentRecreational and spa equipmentSmoke alarm and fire suppression equipmentToxic tort defenseCommercial cooking and food service equipmentVarious types of scissor and power liftsVarious types of transportation vehicles, including tractors, trailers and relatedequipmentPneumatic hand toolsPneumatic compressors, generators and compressor trainsDrilling rigs and various component products for both land and offshore manufacturersConstruction highway equipmentPneumatic construction tools/productsPower sawsEngines and engine componentsMobile homesDownhole well logging tools and equipmentPlumbing pipe, fittings and related plumbing productsTire changersVarious building components/productsVarious petroleum-based productsFire extinguishersFoam insulation, bedding, and mattressesPortable sanders/grinders (electric and pneumatic)Ladders and scaffoldsWindows and related componentsDallas / Houston / krcl.com
Doors and related componentsPower shovels and mining equipmentBulldozers and ditch-digging productsPaving equipmentWater quality analysis and treatment productsElectronic measurement instruments and toolsFuel dispensing pumps and related productsWindow blinds and coveringsAdhesives, epoxies and mortar productsGalvanized belts and other conveyor products Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
Fall ProtectionExcavation and TrenchingKRCL has a robust OSHA defense practice representing employers across all industriesregarding OSHA inspections, compliance issues, accident investigations, and contesting OSHAcitations. Tasked with enforcing workplace safety standards, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration (OSHA) employs a strict enforcement system for employers who haveallegedly violated OSHA regulations and standards.Many employers who invest heavily in providing their employees a safe work environment maynonetheless disagree with what OSHA perceives to be a violation. In other instances, anemployer may have exercised reasonable diligence in complying with OSHA’s standards but stillreceived a citation due to an employee’s misconduct. In these and similar instances, our legalteam can assist in favorably resolving the citation. We assist clients in compliance with state andfederal occupational safety and health laws and regulations, as well as defending claims of OSHAviolations.OSHA citations often result in significant fines that may be increased dramatically wheresubsequent repeat violations are found by OSHA. Aside from the immediate monetary penalty,an OSHA citation may negatively impact an employer’s business because that citation is publiclylisted next to the employer’s name on OSHA’s website. We represent clients in every aspect ofan OSHA case, including inspections, accident investigations, contesting citations, administrativehearings and appeals.Our experienced OSHA team has extensive experience in the defense of all types of allegedOSHA violations, including the following areas commonly focused on by OSHA:Construction Industry:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comOSHA Defense
Overhead Electrical WorkPersonal Protective EquipmentScaffoldingProcess Safety ManagementMachine GuardingLockout/TagoutPowered Industrial Trucks (forklifts)Hazard CommunicationOne of the top food processing plants in the U.S.A global infrastructure and water sustainability solution providerA leading international services provider in energy, chemicals and natural resourcesOne of the three major data collection and credit reporting agenciesPipeline companiesInsurance companiesBrokerages and insurance agenciesGeneral Industry:Citations and the related penalties can be challenging and detrimental to an employer’sbusiness. These citations and penalties, however, can be efficiently defended with thecorrect legal strategy. Our OSHA team is led by Darren Harrington, one of the premierOSHA defense attorneys in the nation, who has defended employers across a variety ofindustries for over 20 years. At KRCL, we understand the importance of protecting yourcompany’s reputation by preserving the integrity of your safety record. Our attorneys havesuccessfully represented clients in a wide array of businesses and industries across the U.S.and in the Caribbean, including:Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
The KRCL Transportation Practice has a wide footprint in the trucking and rail industries. Ourlawyers have decades of experience throughout these core areas of the transportationbusiness. We are available 24/7/365, day and night, for emergency response and also for thelegal aftermath. We work all over Texas and in a number of other states.For emergency response, contact Marcy Rothman, 713.819.7652, or Catalina Booth,713.594.7606.Assembling the right team when things go awry is absolutely critical to a good outcome. We puttogether the best teams when disaster strikes more often than anyone else.In addition to handling that emergency call that no business ever wants to make, we handleclaims resulting from the aftermath, including property damage defense and recovery, and thedefense of catastrophic injury and death claims. Our team understands the issues arising underthe jurisdiction of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the Federal RailroadAdministration, and OSHA. Our work extends to business concerns and involves transactionalsolutions where appropriate. We are well-known strong litigators, with a long history of goodresults in court, in case other opportunities to resolve exposure do not pan out.TruckingWhether your company runs long haul or locals, whether your drivers are running bobtail, pullinga covered wagon, or driving a straight truck, we have met you on the road. It is an uncomfortablereality that virtually any incident, whether a reportable crash or not, likely will result in a claim.From the most insignificant fender bender to the most serious of multi-sequence highwaypileups, we help motor carriers navigate the legal consequences.Our team routinely provides support that includes forensic investigations and response to lawenforcement at scenes as well as the preservation of evidence reasonably necessary to defendagainst the inevitable. We work with engineers, scientists, compliance professionals, operationsexperts, and data collection experts to try to ensure that we have what is necessary to determine Dallas / Houston / krcl.comTransportation
what happened and to attempt to resolve any risk you may face.We work hard to help you resolve your claims early using tangible evidence such as ECMdata, GPS data, cell phone records and data, and dashcam video, when available. We knowhow to analyze the physics of accidents. We know how to compare the information tobiomechanical forces and literature in order to understand what really happened, ratherthan just accepting what someone who has a vested financial interest in making a claimmight say without sound evidence.When resolving claims is not possible, we know how to try lawsuits before judges, juries,and arbitrators. We have a history of favorable trial outcomes. RailroadRailroading is not just a business or a job—it is a way of life. The attorneys at KRCL spendsubstantial time on the railroad to maintain and build our understanding of the industry sothat we can assist our clients in all aspects of what it takes to move freight. We work withequipment manufacturers, rail operations, maintenance of way, mechanical, marketing,environmental, human resources, claims and legal departments. We offer business advice,handle rail-related transactions, and litigate and try railroad cases.We investigate and defend crossing accidents, derailments, and Federal Employers LiabilityAct claims. We also pursue cost recovery, and have secured millions of dollars for our rail-related clients.On the business side, we have helped to shape and support teams working throughoperational and infrastructure developments so that our clients can do their part to makesure that freight is delivered efficiently and on time. In transactions, we have providedsubstantive solutions to the unique real estate and other problems posed to railroads byagricultural, riparian, and oil and gas law in Texas. In court, we have consistently providedour clients with significant trial successes in a variety of railroad matters in venues acrossTexas.Our real estate and transactional lawyers routinely handle transactions for the creation,expansion, maintenance, and safety of rail facilities and related infrastructure. Theacquisitions and sales range from single parcels involving small acreage to those involvingdozens of parcels and multi-thousand-acre tracts. Our experience not only includes Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
customary purchase and sale documentation and negotiation experience, but also the abilityto analyze ancient and modern title, and parse and resolve questions arising fromagricultural, riparian, and mineral rights in the context of the purchase and sale of realestate.In addition, we are experienced in the preparation of covenants and restrictions, easementsand agreements for rights of access involving rights of way, intermodal operations, andcommercial developments. Our lawyers prepare and revise boundary relocationagreements, work with surveyors and appraisers, and complete transactions involvinggovernmental agencies and international border authorities.We handle condemnation matters related to the assembly of right of way, as well asadverse possession and crossing closure matters. We have successfully negotiated for therecovery of millions of dollars in mineral rights arising from the ownership of right of way,including the negotiation of settlements involving oil & gas rights, royalty claims, bonus, andmost-favored-nation disputes. Dallas / Houston / krcl.com
KRCL has nationwide real estate clients involved in all areas of real estate acquisition,development, construction, leasing, and operations. KRCL represents nationally-knownbusinesses in connection with their real estate activities, and represents local entities involved inreal estate development, management and brokerage. The Firm has handled real estatetransactions including acquisition, development and leasing activities, in virtually every State ofthe Country.We counsel our clients and prepare the requisite documentation on all matters relating to office,industrial, mixed use, retail and commercial/agricultural real estate transactions, including thepurchase, sale, financing, development, and leasing of these types of properties. KRCL's attorneyshave substantial experience in all matters related to real estate acquisition and development,including land use and entitlements, due diligence matters, lending documentation, build-to-suittransactions, leasing matters, environmental issues, tax related structures, conservation matters,and the disposition of real estate assets. In addition, our attorneys have significant experience inthe issues related to construction of commercial real estate, including the representation ofowners, lenders, contractors, and subcontractors in the negotiation of construction law mattersand the documentation and administration of construction contracts.The firm also represents lenders in acquisition and construction loans and construction-relatedtransactions. Our attorneys are experienced in the representation of title insurers, institutionallenders and others with regard to Texas mechanics' and materialmen's lien law transactions. Also,we have represented financially troubled companies as well as lenders in negotiations regardingrestructuring of troubled indebtedness.Real EstateDallas / Houston / krcl.com
Acquisition and development of single-use and mixed-use projects throughout thecountry, including a 1,300 acre multi-use subdivision in central Texas, a major resortproperty in Texas, several high-rise condominiums, and hotel construction anddevelopment.Representation of national real estate developers in retail, residential, commercial, andoffice warehouse acquisition, development and construction, private placementmemorandums, and REIT formation.Leasing for numerous Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States, including anumber of banks, financial institutions and retailers.Construction of major sports arenas and stadiums throughout the United States,including the creation of SBC Park, home of the San Francisco Giants; American AirlinesCenter, home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars; Petco Park, home of the SanDiego Padres; the Metro Star Soccer Stadium; and the NASCAR New York SuperSpeedway.Representation of Citigroup, Inc. in its regional real estate needs including theacquisition, leasing and disposition of office and banking facilities.Successful completion of recapitalization/workout transaction for a developer inconnection with a 1.2 million square foot mixed use development adjacent to NorthParkMall in Dallas, Texas, consisting of an originally planned hotel, multi-family,condominium, retail and office facilities. Initial representation included development andfinancing matters. With the downturn of the economy, the transaction evolved into aworkout transaction consisting of the restructuring of approximately $210 million ofindebtedness among a ten-lender group, made more challenging by the failure of thecapital partner to respond to capital calls and to numerous construction default matters.Representation of a developer in the acquisition, disposition, and financing work inconnection with an 18 parcel assemblage located in a redeveloping area of Dallas, forthe purpose of development of a mixed use facility which is complementary toSouthwestern Medical Center. The land was benefitted by numerous City public/privatepartnership incentives negotiated on behalf of the developer.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Representation of Citibank as operator of a 500,000 square foot office campus locatedin Irving, Texas in connection with numerous construction defects and environmentalissues created by improper construction techniques. Human health and safety issueswere relevant, as microbial growth and mold had breached the crawl space beneath theentire facility resulting in complex litigation.Representation of a developer in connection with the acquisition, development, leasingand disposition ($82,000,000) of a Class A shopping center in Dallas Texas with Wal-Mart, Sam’s and JCPenney as anchor tenants.Acquisition and development of office park property in Malvern, Pennsylvania, includingthe construction and leasing of a 300,000 square foot office building for the corporateheadquarters of a publicly-traded pharmaceutical company.Transaction consisting of a complex workout matter involving $20 million indebtedness,defaulting borrower and client, the acquirer of approximately 800 existing residentiallots in multiple subdivisions located in Forney, Texas, which were encumbered byand/or involved with four separate municipal utility districts.Representation of a developer in connection with the development, leasing andfinancing matters with respect to a 400,000 square foot shopping center located inWeatherford, Texas, involving a ground lease to an anchor tenant and a sale transactionto JCPenney.Leasing and financing matters for a developer in connection with a 750,000 square footmulti- phase shopping center having a market value of $100 million, located inArlington, Texas.Negotiations for a funding company of a troubled $30 million indebtedness to renovatethe Sheraton Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, involving numerous issuesincluding an eleven-lender participant group, defaults and replacements of themanagement entity, failure of the borrower to timely pay taxes resulting in a tax holdharmless agreement, and multiple other failures of property due diligence review inconnection with the original transaction.Representation of a developer in the acquisition, construction, financing and leasing of500,000 square foot redevelopment located in central Arkansas, consisting of a Targetstore, hotel, a multi-family and office condominium transaction.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Representation of a real estate developer in connection with cash out refinancing of a1.6 million square foot portfolio of regional malls and outdoor shopping centers.Representation of a real estate developer in the sale of a 750,000 square foot shoppingcenter development located in Arlington, Texas.Representation of a real estate developer in the acquisition of a shopping centercontaining over 250,000 square feet located in Addison, Texas.Representation of a real estate developer in the sale of a build to suit business park inexcess of 300,000 square feet located in Plano, Texas.Workout of debts for a developer involving a single-level, enclosed 555,400 square footregional mall located in Temple, Texas ($38,000,000) and a regional retail shoppingcenter located in Alton, Illinois ($26,230,000).Representation of a corporate acquirer of multiple businesses and real estate assetsinvolving the sand, aggregate and concrete products business.Formation of stream and wetlands mitigation banks operating under the direction of theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers in accordance with the Clean Water Act.Representation of developer in connection with the financing, construction, leasing anddevelopment of a 27-acre mixed-use community located in Dallas, Texas and 600,000square foot retail, dining, office and residential mixed-use development located inMcKinney, Texas.Representation of developer in connection with the development, acquisition andfinancing of multi-state transactions for the development of car washes, quick lubeservice centers and restaurants.Representation of numerous restaurant and retail chains in leasing matters, includingnegotiation of ground leases and build to suit throughout the country.Representation of a real estate developer in multi-state portfolio acquisition of medicaloffice buildings. Representation of real estate developer in the development, acquisition and dispositionof 242-acre, mixed-use development located in Frisco, Texas.Representation of real estate development in the leasing of 135-acre, mixed-usedevelopment located in Allen, Texas.Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRepresentative Matters
Acquisition and disposition of hotels, restaurants, and retail propertiesBankruptcy and Creditor's RightsThe attorneys in the KRCL Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Group have a broad range ofexperience in both the business and legal aspects of the hospitality industry.Whether representing a small restaurant chain or a multi-national hotel brand, it is important tohave legal guidance from attorneys who understand the unique dynamics that comprise thehospitality industry. Our Restaurant & Hospitality Group brings the necessary practice experienceand industry savvy.The Firm's Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Group handles all aspects of legal representation fromthe acquisition of real estate, leasing of property, obtaining a liquor license, to aggressivelydefending litigation matters. KRCL can assist in drafting, negotiating and closing acquisition,financing, franchise, hotel management and other hospitality-related documents. Additionally, ourattorneys have significant experience in purchasing, selling, financing and refinancing hotel chainsand individual hotels. Our attorneys’ experience runs the range from representing foreign sellersin a $750 million hotel chain sale to purchasing individual hotels well in excess of $100 millionand smaller hotels and motels throughout the nation. By utilizing the combined skills of theBusiness & Corporate, Real Estate, Litigation, Employment and Bankruptcy Groups, KRCL deliversfull-service legal representation to its hospitality clients.The KRCL litigation group represents a number of hospitality clients in a wide spectrum oflitigation matters, including complex contract claims, franchise claims, non-subscriber, and tortclaims. Of particular note, we have successfully prosecuted multi-million-dollar intellectualproperty cases and obtained injunctive relief to protect our restaurant clients' interests.KRCL provides representation in the following general areas of practice:Dallas / Houston / krcl.comRetail, Restaurant & Hospitality
Commercial litigationEmployment disputes and litigationFinancing transactionsFranchise agreementsFranchise litigationLeasing transactionsLiquor liability litigationLiquor licensingPersonal injury claimsDallas / Houston / krcl.com
Mergers and acquisitionsAsset purchases and salesTax-free reorganizationsPartnership and LLC taxationCorporate taxationCorporate, Partnership and LLC split ups, spin-offs, split-ups and divisionsLeveraged buyoutsIncome tax and transactional tax planningInternational tax planningReal estate transactionsAsset-based and project financingsExecutive compensationLitigation settlementsReal estate taxSales and use taxFranchise taxTax structures and planningThe goal of tax planning is always to minimize the tax burden through careful and detailedapplication of the tax laws to every business transaction or entity structure and formation. Yourbusiness objectives are our focus; we not only evaluate the risks of various alternatives but alsoseek to obtain the result that best achieves your business goals and objectives.While serving as strategic business advisors to our clients, our Tax Section is experienced in allaspects of business taxation including:Our tax practice also provides corporate and general business tax advice, including:TaxDallas / Houston / krcl.com
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Michael A. Logan Director direct 214.777.4294 main 214.777.4200 fax 214.777.4299 mlogan@krcl.com A founding director of the firm, chair of the Litigation section, and the recipient of numerous honors from prominent legal publications and organizations, Michael Logan has more than three decades of experience representing clients in federal and state court. He counsels privately held businesses, financial institutions, publicly traded companies, and insurers in employment, tort, real estate, construction, energy, and complex business litigation. All of Mike’s clients have the same goal: managing litigation to an effective result while minimizing the risk. When he approaches a matter he asks himself what he would want to know or do if he were the general counsel, risk manager or other decision-maker at the client company. The broad breadth of Mike’s practice helps him provide good counsel and advice to clients because he likely has had experience in most every area and with most every issue that arises as a concern. Mike keeps clients’ budgetary concerns in mind at all times and strives to make the smartest and most economical decision in every case. Clients trust his honesty and his ability to determine when to settle and when to take matters to the courtroom. Mike makes it a priority to communicate clearly and frequently with clients. His deep experience and wisdom combined with topnotch legal skills enable him to advise clients effectively and procure optimal outcomes.
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Away from the Office Mike enjoys traveling, playing golf, and spending time with his family, including three young grandchildren. Bar Admissions State Bar of Texas (1985) State Bar of Oklahoma (2019) U.S. Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas Qualified Mediator in the State of Texas Education University of Alabama, J.D., cum laude, 1985 University of Alabama in Birmingham, B.A., 1982 Practice Focus Complex Commercial Litigation Insurance Nonsubscriber Defense Premises Liability Professional Liability Construction Labor & Employment OSHA Defense Financial Services Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Personal Injury Railroad & Transportation Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Testimonials “Mike Logan has been my go-to for help with legal issues for more than 25 years. I appreciate his practical approach to litigation – he’s kept us out of the courtroom several times when mediation was what we really needed to settle a dispute. Mike is tough when he needs to be, and he never gives in, especially when I’m out on a limb. He always represents my interests very well, and he does it in a measured and reasonable way. The main thing is that I trust Mike. He’s a really good guy and I have a lot of respect for him. ” Dennis Barnes Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Cambridge Holdings, Inc. “Mike Logan helps me make the most economical decision in every case. When he is representing my company, he knows which cases to settle, which ones to take to mediation, and which cases absolutely need to go to trial. In court, Mike is calm but firm and he always seems to have the upper hand. His wisdom, experience and practical approach has saved my company hundreds of thousands of dollars. I have a finance background, so I like to say, “Numbers don’t lie, and neither does Mike Logan. Mike has broad experience across many industries and I’ve referred him to many other risk professionals. He is honest, fair, and I would stake my own reputation on my recommendation to use Mike and his law firm. Mike is my first choice when it comes to working with an attorney, and I recommend Kane Russell Coleman Logan wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a top-notch law firm. ” Leldon Bulkley Vice President, Risk Management, RATP Dev USA “Michael is an exceptional attorney who can take on, and beat, large and superbly funded opponents. At the same time, he can provide practical/high value consul regarding modest legal issues. He is extremely responsive and often forsakes billable hours in order to quickly achieve satisfactory results. His firm seems to have a specialist in virtually every legal arena making Michael my “go to” guy for any and all potential litigation. ” Doug Miller Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Miller Public Relations
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC “When I was going through an emotionally challenging legal dispute, it was reassuring to have Mike Logan as my attorney. Mike’s quiet and calming resolve, his insight, positive attitude and encouragement was evident throughout the entire ordeal. I knew he had my company’s excellent reputation foremost in his mind as he craftily handled this case. I absolutely was in expert hands from beginning to end. Mike won my case and brought the ordeal to a timely close. If you find yourself in similar circumstances, consider yourself fortunate if you can hire Mike Logan to handle your case. Indeed, you have in him, one of the most brilliant legal minds in Texas, with a Texas passion for winning! ” Cyndi Miller MBA, CEO/Founder of Miller Public Relations “I have used Mike and his firm on several cases, with excellent results, favorable to our firm. He is easy to communicate with and understands what we are looking for the first time without being told several times. He is also reasonable on the cost factor and looking to do the best job for the right price. ” Jim Armor Risk Management Manager, Tuesday Morning “Michael is an excellent and cost-effective attorney. His firm provides a high level of service at reasonable billing rates. I intend to continue to retain his firm as often as possible. ” Matthew Ford Experienced litigation manager with expertise in design professional, environmental and construction claims “I trust Mike and his advice has been invaluable. He is straight forward and provides prompt responses. He has handled varying legal matters for me over the years and some more personal than others and he is straight forward but does so in a caring manner. He evaluates and presents options and is certain to ensure I am on board with the final decision. I have never been disappointed. I trust him whole heartedly and would recommend Mike Logan! ” Lisa Goucher Associate Executive Director at Monat Global “Mike is a trusted business partner who delivers timely, professional legal advice that gets results. I highly recommend Mike and his firm for any business-related litigation, personal injury, tax, real estate, employment or other commercial legal matters. ” Dawnn Repp EVP, Chief Legal Officer at The Freeman Company
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC “Mike Logan represented me on a very complex multimillion-dollar Jury case in which we won on all 17 counts. Mike is a very thorough attorney that quite frankly is exceptional in all aspects of his pursuit of the fundamental truths. Mike has represented me both personally and in business. I would highly recommend Mr. Logan to anyone who is looking to retain the very best. ” Steve Rowley FACHE Trinity Regional Development “Michael is a superb trial lawyer, a rarity in today’s law firms. Michael knows how to try a case to a jury and to a judge. I highly recommend him. ” Mike Rider Vice President & General Counsel–Americas at ResMed “I have known Michael for years and have observed his skills a litigator. He is frankly a consummate commercial litigator. When conflicts exist, he is one of my go to guys. ” Lon Williams HR / Employment / Labor Lawyer; Shareholder with Polsinelli PC “Mike Logan has been my go-to for help with legal issues for more than 25 years. ” “Mike is a trusted business partner who delivers timely, professional legal advice that gets results. ” “In court, Mike is calm but firm and he always seems to have the upper hand. ” “I trust Mike and his advice has been invaluable. He is straight forward and provides prompt responses. ”
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Presentations NRRDA Annual Conference, Dram Shop: Investigation and Litigation in a Post-COVID World, March 2022. Publications Dram Shop Liability: Addressing the New "To Go" Rules in Texas, Retail Restaurant & Hospitality Law, KRCL Insights, January 2022 Punitive Damages in Texas Dram Shop Cases, Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Law, KRCL Insights, January 2022 Dram Shop: Can the Intoxicated Driver Be Compelled to Produce His Toxicology Report While the Criminal Proceeding Is Still Pending?, Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Law, KRCL Insights, December 2021 Honors AV Preeminent®, Martindale Hubbell Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2003 - 2021 ) Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, Commercial Litigation (2013-2016, 2018, 2021) Litigation Counsel of America, an invitation-only diverse honorary society of the best trial lawyers who are vigorously vetted for skills, experience and service “Top Rated Lawyer” in Health Care and in Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources based upon a survey of peers, as published in the February 2012 and 2013 Issue of Corporate Counsel Earned spot among “The Defenders,” an annual listing of the top 15 business defense attorneys in North Texas as recognized by Dallas Business Journal in the May 14, 2010 issue Associations Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas Member, Dallas Bar Association Member, Defense Research Institute Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel Member, Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit Member, Counsel on Litigation Management (CLM) Member, National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) Board Member, DFW RIMS Member, Risk Management Society (RIMS) Member, Trial Law Institute Member, Diversity Law Institute Insights Seventeen Kane Russell Coleman Logan Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Texas Super Lawyers Dram Shop Liability: Addressing the New "To Go" rules in Texas Founding Director Mike Logan to Speak at the NRRDA Annual Conference Punitive Damages in Texas Dram Shop Cases
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Dram Shop: Can the Intoxicated Driver Be Compelled to Produce His Toxicology Report While the Criminal Proceeding Is Still Pending? Regulation of Workplace Violence Under OSHA's "General Duty" Clause Regulation of Workplace Violence in the Healthcare Industry Under OSHA’s “General Duty” Clause Acceleration Notices Can Be Unilaterally Withdrawn Despite Borrower's Claim of Detrimental Reliance Law Firms Conducting Foreclosures Are Not Debt Collectors Sham Peer Review: Violations of Due Process and Fundamental Fairness Buc-ee’s Employment Repayment Provision Held Invalid Jury Finds against Hospital in "Sham Peer Review" Case (Updated) Proposed DOL Tip Pool Regulations: Good News (or not?) Texas Citizens Participation Act Bars Physicians "Sham" Peer Review Claims 22 Retailers On the Verge of Bankruptcy? Hopdoddy Burger Bar Adopts All-Digital Workforce Management System In Judge Gorsuch's first opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that an entity that purchases debt and then collects that debt is not a "debt collector." Surgeon Awarded $1.1 Million in Peer Review Case Houston Physician Wins Defamation Suit in Connection with Peer Review Mayo Clinic to give preference to privately insured over Medicaid, Medicare patients The Saga Concludes: Dr. Christopher Duntsch Gets Life Sentence OSHA Regulations: Admissible Evidence? Hearing-Impaired Accommodations Required by Hospitality Industry A SLIPPERY AREA FOR EMPLOYERS: "SHOES FOR CREWS" Supreme Court Refuses to Hear "Sincerity of Beliefs" Case A Rare Victory For Doctors in Peer Review Litigation in Texas Court Bars Newly Adopted Texas Telemedicine Rules From Being Implemented New Overtime Rules: Changes are Coming U.S. Supreme Court rules against Abercrombie Class Actions over Background Checks Continue Top Level Domain Name .BANK is here Background Check Suits: Whole Foods Class Action to Continue FMLA Same-Sex Spouse Rule: Enjoined Family Medical Leave Act Now Covers Same-Sex Couples Retailers Beware: Background Checks Continue To Be Subjected To Scrutiny and Class Action Litigation OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements: New Rules Effective January 1, 2015 The Impact of Criminal Background Legislation and Litigation Uber: Is it Safe (Part 2) UBER: Is it Safe? Dress Codes In The Workplace: Are They Discriminatory Severance Payments to Terminated Employees are Taxable Wages LITIGATION ALERT: Top-Level Domain Names: A New Frontier Can A Corporation Sue for Reputation Damages? The Texas Supreme Court Answers
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC Rule 202 Pre-Suit Depositions in Texas Workplace Violence: 5 Steps to Avoid Legal Liability LITIGATION ALERT: Agreements to Arbitrate Punitive Damages for Employees Terminated for Refusal to Perform an Illegal Act - Malice Required Trade Secrets: Seeking Injunctive Relief Against Former Employees Employee Termination: Ten Steps to Remember U.S. Supreme Court Provides Clarity on Enforcement of Forum-Selection Clauses Dram Shop Liability in Texas: The "Safe Harbor" Defense Explained LITIGATION ALERT: The Use of Appraisers in First-Party Property Insurance Litigation LITIGATION ALERT: Spoliation of Evidence in Construction Litigation in Texas LITIGATION ALERT: Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects LITIGATION ALERT: Free Speech in Texas LITIGATION ALERT: PROPERTY OWNER RULE NARROWED: Texas Supreme Court Requires Substantiation of Property Owner Opinions Regarding Market Value LITIGATION ALERT: New and Amended AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules LITIGATION ALERT: INSURANCE LAW UPDATE: Fifth Circuit certifies to the Supreme Court of Texas: Is the contractual liability exclusion triggered by a general contractor's agreement to "perform its work in a good and workmanlike manner"? Broad-Form Indemnity Eliminated in Construction-Related Contracts in Texas LITIGATION ALERT: EXPEDITED TRIALS IN TEXAS: Analysis of Proposed Legislation