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Weathering the Storm – Part 3: Force Majeure in Construction Contracts

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Unexpected devastating weather events such as hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters can strike at any time, leaving construction projects in disarray. While Mother Nature is often unpredictable,...more

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Manufacturing Matters: Controlling Construction Costs

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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,...more

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Understanding the Texas Prompt Payment Act

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The construction industry is a cornerstone of Texas’s robust economy, and timely payments are critical for maintaining the health of this sector. To ensure that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are paid promptly for...more

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Are Forum and Choice of Law Provisions in Texas Construction Contracts Enforceable?

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Most sports fans are familiar with the concept of home field advantage — the idea that the home team gains an advantage over the visiting team because it is playing in familiar facilities, does not have to travel long...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Texas Update: HB 1578 – Attorney’s Fees - Construction and Procurement Law News, Q3 2021

Effective September 1, 2021: HB 1578 closes the loophole of the previous version of Chapter 38 of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code so that parties will be able to recover attorneys’ fees from LLCs, LLPs, LPs, or other...more

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Willful Misconduct Defined, How Broad Is That Exception to Your MSA?

In Texas, most Master Service Agreements related to the oil and gas industry provide indemnities based on who or what was injured rather than who caused the injury. For example, the standard knock-for-knock indemnity will...more

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