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Streamlined Real Estate Development Procedures – Explaining Texas House Bill 14

Written on 13 July 2023.

House Bill 14 has passed with one goal – to streamline the real estate development process in Texas. Below are some of the more substantive revisions that apply to development documents submitted on or after September 1, 2023. A new “shot clock” for municipalities. Most development...

ERCOT Granted Sovereign Immunity – Explained

Written on 13 July 2023.

Snow covers a large agave plant in a yard in Austin, Texas during the infamous February 2021 deep freeze.

On June 23, 2023, the Texas Supreme Court (“TSC”) ruled the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”) is granted sovereign immunity related to suits from the 2021 winter storms in Texas. The majority unpublished opinion, located on txcourts.gov., which was delivered by Chief Justice Nathan...

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The Real Estate Corner – Summer 2023

Written on 12 July 2023.

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By Ron Holmes – Yes, the capital markets for larger real estate transactions appear to be a bit sleepy. This year we have not seen financing for many large-scale transactions, but the appetite for $20 million and under transactions has been steady. I don’t have a crystal ball, so your...

Streamlining Out of State Discovery – HB 3929 Explained

Written on 12 July 2023.

As anyone who has attempted to obtain discovery from an out-of-state (foreign) individual or entity can attest, navigating the process can be a daunting, cumbersome endeavor. However, if the state from where the discovery is being sought has adopted the Uniform Interstate...

Navigating Non-Compete and Confidentiality Agreements in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Written on 12 July 2023.

A drawing of a woman shaking a man's hand, standing in front of a giant contract.

While workers are major assets to a business, they can also become major liabilities. To mitigate risks, businesses often rely on non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, non-solicitation agreements, and confidentiality agreements. However, the permissible scope of these agreements is...

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