Waste management is a critical service that affects communities, businesses, and the environment. When public entities (such as municipalities) enter into agreements with private waste management companies to handle the collection, disposal, and recycling of waste, a carefully crafted contract is essential. These contracts help ensure that both parties meet their obligations, comply with legal

Manufacturing construction is anticipating an uptick in 2025 with expected domestic economic protections and the continued consumer demand. Texas will remain a hotbed for this activity with continued business relocations, economic development incentives, and population growth. The Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Houston, and the I-35 Corridor will see the bulk of this upward movement. With

Industrial construction is poised for continued growth in 2025, especially with the incoming presidential administration and its anticipated emphasis on domestic economic production. Nowhere will this growth be seen more than in Texas with the continued emphasis on business relocation, economic development and population growth. Houston and the surrounding industrial center will likely see capital

Co-author Kendall Hudgins *

When project delays occur due to natural disasters, the financial implications can be severe. Construction stakeholders often focus on immediate physical damages while overlooking the potentially devastating impact of liquidated and consequential damages provisions. Understanding these crucial contract elements before disaster strikes can mean the difference between manageable delays and catastrophic

Co-author Darin Brooks *

After a company has been sued, its immediate next steps should be twofold:  consult its lawyer and notify its insurance carrier.  The carrier should pick up the defense and provide an attorney to represent the company for a claim covered by the applicable insurance policy.  The company’s current lawyer’s (who knows