It started with Harvey. And it hasn’t slowed down. The fallout has been wide-ranging, from execs in Hollywood to politicians in DC. Kevin Spacey, Charlie Rose, John Conyers, and Matt Lauer are just a few of the individuals who have […]
In this special episode of the firm's energy law podcast, KRCL Director Bruce Flowers is featured in the first installment of a six-part series with guest speakers on a variety of key and emerging legal issues impacting the oil-and-gas […]
On November 29, 2017, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced significant revisions to its Federal Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) Enforcement Policy. (For more information about the FCPA generally, see my earlier blog post from August 10 […]
Imagine if Sheriff Buford T. Justice could instantly see Cledus Snow's every time-stamped movement during his 28 hour run to deliver a frosty Rocky Mountain brewed beverage from Texarkana to Atlanta. Such would certainly subject the eccentric owner […]
Last August, the United States joined Canada and Mexico to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement more than 20 years after its enactment. Despite the political rhetoric surrounding what President Trump has termed “the worst trade deal […]
It is no secret that the advent of online commerce has eroded the value of retail properties for landlords and tenants alike. Brick and mortar - or stick and brick - retailers have been steadily losing market share to online giants such as the […]
In the past few years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") has focused on taking action against multiple financial institutions for their overdraft services practices. These practices are regulated by the Federal Reserve Board’s “Regulation […]
Following the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas hoteliers are taking a second look at balancing guest security with a welcoming atmosphere. Some have described security in the hospitality industry as a "conundrum" because "the concept […]
A provider is someone who sells or serves alcoholic beverages. Generally, in Texas, providers are licensed and regulated by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission ("TABC"). However, a person need not be licensed by the TABC to be classified as a […]
In an era where retailers face mounting pressures forcing increased store closings and bankruptcy filings, the full impact on the industry in the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey is still unfolding. A preliminary estimate by Moody's Analytics […]
In November 2016, I wrote in this blog about Guidance issued by the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) (collectively the “Agencies”),[1] concerning the application of the antitrust […]
It’s been one month since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Rockport, but most companies are just now fully appreciating the after-effects. Some companies still haven’t reopened, and many more have had to make tough decisions about their workforce […]