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Department of Transportation Repeals Rule on Electronic Tanker Brakes

This month, the United States Department of Transportation voted to repeal a May 2015 proposed rule that would have required the installation of electronically controlled pneumatic (“ECP”) brakes on certain rail tank cars. The ECP rule rose […]

Technology, Transportation, and the Oil Patch

In the latest episode of our energy law podcast, the co-chair of KRCL's Transportation Practice Group, Daniel Guerra, speaks to the many pitfalls and advances lying at the intersection of technology, trucking, and railroads in the oil patch. […]

City of Austin Passes Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Policy

While many employers offer some form of paid time off, there is no federal or state statute requiring employers to do so. And those employers that already provide paid leave often have a policy that an employee has to be employed for a period of […]

Oil and Gas Law: 2018 Thus Far

Although the New Year is still young, there are already many legal developments to report in the oil and gas sector. In no particular order, this is a cross-section of what has emerged at the intersection of the law and the energy industry thus far in […]

Thomas G. Ciarlone Jr.

May I See Your ID?

On January 1, 2018, a new Texas law went into effect permitting a merchant to request a government-issued photo identification to verify the identity of a credit or debit card user – and decline the transaction if the buyer refuses to show it. & […]

Automated Driving Systems in Tractor-Trailers? – They May Be Right Around the Corner.

According to the American Trucking Association, over 70% of all freight moved in the United States is moved on trucks. The ATA further estimates that 3.5 million truck drivers are needed to move such a volume of freight. As a whole, the ATA Truck Tonnage […]

Buc-ee’s Employment Repayment Provision Held Invalid

A running battle has been waged in Texas regarding a narrow issue of employment law.  Can an employer require an employee to "refund" part of their already paid compensation if they leave the employment of the employer?  Retention […]

Michael A. Logan