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,
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
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
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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 writing? According to the Dallas Court of Appeals, that promise
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
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
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
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
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
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 Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. The decision held that the
