(DALLAS) Kendall Law Group, led by former federal judge Joe Kendall, is investigating Pioneer Southwest Energy Partners L.P. (NYSE:PSE) for shareholders in connection with the proposed acquisition by Pioneer Natural Resources. The national securities firm’s investigation seeks to determine whether Pioneer Southwest and its Board breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the agreement without properly shopping for a deal that would provide better value for shareholders. If you are a Pioneer Southwest shareholder and would like additional information about your rights, contact Jamie McKey at the Kendall Law Group at 877-744-3728 or by email at jmckey@kendalllawgroup.com.

On May 8, 2013, the companies announced the definitive merger agreement under which Pioneer Southwest would be acquired by Pioneer Natural Resources, in a transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion. Under the terms … View More

by JONATHAN BETZ

WFAA

Posted on May 5, 2013 at 10:08 PM

(DALLAS) Today the Kendall Law Group announced that a lawsuit has been filed against City of University Park for disability discrimination. Brad Tucker, who worked for the City as a paramedic since 2005, alleges the City interfered with and outright denied him medical care and treatment after he was injured transporting a patient. “It’s hard to believe any employer, let alone one that employs EMS and paramedics, would engage in the conduct that University Park has engaged in,” said Tucker’s attorney, Matt Scott, the head of the Kendall Law Group’s employment practice. “The City’s conduct is just unconscionable. Brad is a first responder, someone who takes care of people when they are hurt. But when he was hurt doing that job for the City, in return, the City has done … View More

DALLAS – Employment law attorney Javier Perez has joined Dallas-based Kendall Law Group to expand the firm’s work for the Hispanic community in cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, unemployment benefit disputes, and unpaid wage and hour disputes.

“Though the Hispanic community comprises about a third of Texas’s labor force, many Latinos still hesitate in seeking help when they haven’t been paid for their hard work, or if their employer is not treating them fairly,” says Mr. Perez. “Our goal is to make sure these workers are paid what they’re owed based on the rights they’re entitled to in our legal system.”

Kendall Law Group founder and former federal judge Joe Kendall says Mr. Perez is a fierce advocate for clients, especially those looking for bilingual legal representation in matters … View More

Labor and employment attorney Matt Scott is interviewed by KLIF’s Kurt Gilchrist and informing listeners that because of a shortage of resources, fewer employment discrimination lawsuits are being filed by the EEOC.

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Kendall Law Group, led by former federal judge Joe Kendall, is investigating Cascade Corp. (NYSE: CASC) for shareholders in connection with the proposed acquisition by Toyota Industries Corp.  The national securities firm’s investigation seeks to determine whether Cascade Corp. and its Board breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the agreement without properly shopping for a deal that would provide better value for shareholders.  If you are a Cascade shareholder and would like additional information about your rights, contact the Kendall Law Group at 877-744-3728 or by email at administrator@kendalllawgroup.com.

On October 22, the companies announced the definitive merger agreement under which Cascade Corp. would be acquired by Toyota Industries Corp., in a transaction valued at approximately $728 million.  Under the terms of the agreement, Cascade stockholders will receive … View More

A former employee has sued Toby Keith I Love This Bar and Grill (Toby Keith Bar and Grill) in Dallas, Texas for discriminatory discharge in connection with his recent termination. The lawsuit was filed in Dallas County Court by the Kendall Law Group, LLP.  The plaintiff seeks to back pay, front pay, compensatory damages, as well as pre-judgment and post-judgment interest.

 
The plaintiff alleges Toby Keith Bar and Grill terminated his employment because of his race and national origin.  Plaintiff was hired as a prep cook in the kitchen and began experiencing discriminatory treatment by his supervisor soon after he started.  The supervisor and another chef reported that plaintiff threatened his supervisor; however, the plaintiff was not even at the restaurant when the threat was allegedly made.  The Texas … View More

A former employee has sued Valley Jewelers (Valley) and its owner for breach of contract, violation of the Texas Minimum Wage, and assault and battery. The lawsuit was filed in the Dallas County Court at Law by Matthew Scott at the Kendall Law Group, LLP.

Valley hired Plaintiff to work for them and agreed to pay Plaintiff $12.00 an hour, plus commission of 3% on individual sales of jewelry over $2,000.00. Defendants refused to pay Plaintiff his wages when due. When Plaintiff protested the lack of payment, Sheikh assaulted Plaintiff, hitting him and throwing things at him. The Texas Labor Code requires payment of at least a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for all hours worked.

The Kendall Law Group is a trial firm that represents people in lawsuits … View More

Kendall Law Group, led by former federal judge Joe Kendall, is investigating Ceradyne Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDN) for shareholders in connection with the proposed acquisition by 3M.  The national securities firm’s investigation seeks to determine whether Ceradyne and its Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the agreement without properly shopping for a deal that would provide better value for shareholders.  If you are a Cerdayne shareholder and would like additional information about your rights, contact the Kendall Law Group at 877-744-3728 or by email at investor@kendalllawgroup.com.

 
On October 1, 2012, the companies announced the definitive merger agreement under which Cerdayne would be acquired by 3M, in a transaction valued at approximately $860 million.  Under the terms of the agreement, Ceradyne stockholders will receive $35 … View More

Kendall Law Group, led by former federal judge Joe Kendall, is investigating Union Drilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: UDRL) for shareholders in connection with the proposed acquisition by Sidewinder Drilling Inc.  The national securities firm’s investigation seeks to determine whether Union Drilling and its Board breached their fiduciary duties by entering into the agreement without properly shopping for a deal that would provide better value for shareholders.  If you are a Union Drilling shareholder and would like additional information about your rights, contact the Kendall Law Group at 877-744-3728 or by email at investor@kendalllawgroup.com.

On September 25, 2012, the companies announced the definitive merger agreement under which Union Drilling would be acquired by Sidewinder Drilling, controlled by private equity firm Avista Capital Partners, in a transaction valued at approximately $139 … View More