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The FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a proposed rule that, if made final, would ban nearly all non-compete agreements in the United States as part of a broader initiative to promote fair competition in the labor markets […]
LITIGATION ALERT: Texas Virtual Currency Act Incorporates Cryptocurrency Into Existing Financial Framework
The advent of the digital era has not only popularized online transactions but has also led to the development of virtual currencies to expedite business transactions. The Financial Action Task Force, an independent intergovernmental body, defines virtual […]
New Hampshire Federal Court Finds That Cryptocurrency was Issued in Violation of Securities Laws
As revelations regarding the collapse of the FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange come to light, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire has issued an opinion that hints at increased regulation of cryptocurrencies through […]
Settlement with DOJ Relating to PPP Loan Signals Increasing Risk for Lenders
In September, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") announced the "first ever" False Claims Act ("FCA") settlement with a Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") lender. Under the settlement, a lender agreed to pay $18 […]
Doing Business in California? The California Privacy Rights Act is Coming…
If your company is based outside of California and does limited business in California, you may have written off California’s latest data privacy law as only applying to major companies, such as Amazon and Meta. But, if your business collects […]
Texas Supreme Court Reaffirms Enforceability of Arbitration Provisions Contained in Employment Agreements That Are Not Conditioned on an Employee’s Continued At-Will Employment
Arbitration provisions in employment agreements have become increasingly more commonplace in recent years as companies continue to value the confidentiality and the potential for quick resolution that arbitration offers in employment disputes. […]
Employee Arrests and Convictions Outside of the Workplace
In the News: As with employment hiring decisions, the continued employment of a person who has been charged and/or convicted of a crime is always a matter of balance of job, person, and crime alleged. Andrea "AJ" Johnson shares valuable insight […]
Fifth Circuit Affirms Trial Court Decision: Directional Driller is “Contractor,” Barring Overtime Action.
Affirmed. The Fifth Circuit just issued its opinion upholding the summary judgment decision of Judge Morales in the Corpus Christi Division of the Southern District of Texas. The Hargrave decision largely relies on […]
Thinking of Paying Your Employee with Virtual Currency? Not so fast.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come a long way from fringe, speculative assets of the tech world. Digital assets and currencies are becoming more mainstream, and virtual currencies are becoming more widely accepted by businesses including […]
Michael Navarro represents Rycore Capital in 350,000 square foot properties purchase
Congratulations to Rycore Capital and Trigate Property Partners IV, LP, on the acquisition of an off-market ~350,000 square foot Class B multi-tenant property in Houston, Texas. KRCL Director, Michael Navarro, served as legal counsel for Rycore […]
30 Years Strong! KRCL Founding Directors Showcased in The Texas Lawbook
Ray Kane, Gordon Russell, Joe Coleman and Mike Logan were interviewed by The Texas Lawbook on starting the Firm 30 years ago. Beginning with three attorneys standing over a fax machine in 1992, to now having more than 82 attorneys, KRCL’s […]