A new executive order declares a national emergency regarding the foreign supply of bulk-power system electric equipment, expanding on prior efforts under President Trump’s May 1, 2020, Executive Order 13920. For suppliers, distributors and purchasers of commercial generators, transformers, inverters, battery storage systems, and related equipment, this order introduces significant compliance considerations that warrant attention.
A waiver of subrogation is a contractual provision in which one party agrees to relinquish its (or its insurer’s) right to seek reimbursement from another party for certain losses. To fully appreciate the significance of this provision, it is helpful to first understand the concept of subrogation itself.
Subrogation is an equitable
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, which shortened the statute of repose on residential construction projects from ten to six years. This post takes a closer look at why the Legislature
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 writing? According to the Dallas Court of Appeals, that promise is worth nothing. In Lone Star Concept Solutions d/b/a True Colors Painting v. Texas Green
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 affirmed the trial court’s denial of a special appearance by Karl Kruse, a German distributor of electronic components. The Court found that Kruse
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 liability under two Texas statutes: the Texas Construction Trust Fund Act (“CTFA”) and Texas Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (“TUFTA”). Together, these
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 the continuing disruptions to shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have sent shockwaves through energy markets, international shipping, and construction supply chains worldwide.
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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 assessed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”). For background, read this article. While the Supreme Court’s majority opinion did not
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, don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the Gray Reed Construction Practice Group. Be sure to subscribe to the Texas Construction Law
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 to our previous blog post on the topic of materials pricing in the current landscape.
The health of the American construction industry continues to be