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. Steelhead Midstream Partners, LLC; Strategic Energy Income Fund III, LP; Eagleridge Energy II, LLC; and Eagleridge Midstream, LLC, the Second Court of Appeals held
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 that so long as the contractor defendant can prove their work is “for” the benefit of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), they can assert
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of February. 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
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of January. 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
As 2025 draws to a close, signs of cautious optimism are emerging in the U.S. housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), builder sentiment climbed to a six-month high in October, with the Housing Market Index rising five points to 37. This number represents the most bullish figure since April. While
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of December. 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
Defending against tort claims is a critical concern for construction and oil and gas companies, as these industries inherently involve high-risk operations both on the road and at the job site. From injuries / fatalities to environmental liabilities, businesses must be proactive in mitigating risks and protecting themselves from costly legal battles. In this post
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of November. 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
Texas design professionals, such as architects, engineers and surveyors, now have stronger legal tools to secure payment for their work, thanks to recent amendments to Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code. Effective for prime contracts dated on or after January 1, 2022, these changes mark a significant expansion of Texas lien law, leveling the
Subordination agreements can be used to impact the priority of all lien holders, whether a bank or a contractor, on a project. In a recent decision, the Fourteenth Court of Appeals found a subordination agreement valid to subordinate an existing lien to one that had yet to be created.
In Brazoria 10.5 Ltd. v. Mac