by JD Reed The new changes to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure will have real consequences on a plaintiff’s case and that plaintiff’s wallet. With changes to Rules 47, 169, 192.1, 194, and 195, a plaintiff will need to be more prepared than ever to immediately explain and divulge his case, facts, legal theories, …
DFW is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. With population growth comes an increased need for infrastructure such as roads, highways, pipelines and transmission lines. As a result, more and more landowners are faced with takings of all or a portion of their land. Eminent Domain and “Adequate Compensation” While …
by Ron Holmes The Fourth Quarter of 2020 was, shall we say, interesting. Our bigger transactions were on COVID-19 pause, while our meat and potato transactions proceeded as almost normal. Some sectors (e.g. self-storage, industrial and multi-family) remained active while others (e.g. retail) came to a near halt. What will 2021 bring? My crystal ball …
Update Note: Read Ron’s October 2021 article on Federal mandates here. By Ron Holmes You might be surprised to know that the States have had the authority since 1905 to mandate vaccinations for its citizens as a proper exercise of the police power to protect the public health. Jacobson v. Massachusetts, US Supreme Court, 1905. …
By Brian Fisher If you are the landlord of commercial property, then the odds are good that during the Covid-19 pandemic you have been or will be requested by a tenant to permit some form of rent relief. There are three (3) rent relief scenarios: Rent is due but the tenant not yet paid same. …