In 2023, the Texas Legislature made several significant changes to the laws governing homebuilders. Among these was the amendment to Chapter 16 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code…
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What happens when a property owner looks a subcontractor in the eye and promises to cover the general contractor’s unpaid bills — but never puts it in…
On July 22nd, 2025, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals issued its memorandum opinion in Karl Kruse GmbH & Co. KG v. N.F. Smith & Associates, L.P.. The appellate court…
In Texas, business decisions such as moving funds between projects, paying one vendor before another, or transferring equipment to a related entity can potentially trigger serious civil and even criminal…
The construction industry is once again facing a familiar challenge. Specifically, geopolitical conflicts translating directly into higher project costs, price volatility, and contractual disputes. The ongoing war involving Iran and…
Fallout from Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump.
Companies now have a clearer path to seek refunds following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision invalidating more than $170 billion in tariffs…
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of April. If you have any questions about the lien and bond claim process…
This article serves as a breakdown on the potential effects of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down President Trump’s blanket tariffs as well as to provide an update…
What tariffs remain in effect and are importers entitled to a refund?
These two questions are front of mind following the United States Supreme Court’s February 20, 2026 decision in…
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of March. If you have any questions about the lien and bond claim process…
Joint operating agreements are commonplace in the oil and gas industry, used to define parties’ obligations, liabilities, and costs. In a recent decision, CL III Funding Holding Company, LLC v.
The Texas Supreme Court’s recent holding in Third Coast Servs., LLC v. Castaneda expands potential liability coverage under § 97.002 of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code by reasoning…