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Disposing of Tenant’s Property

Written on 03 September 2020.

Upon a tenant’s default for failure to pay rent, the typical lease agreement permits the landlord to either: (1) terminate the lease and repossess the leased premises, or (2) terminate the tenant’s right of possession of the leased premises without terminating the lease. In both scenarios, the...

Game Changer Case

Written on 03 September 2020.

Game Changer CaseOrWill the Texas Supreme Court’s Opinion on Standing in Pike v. TX EMC Mgmt., LLC (Tex. June 19, 2020) Simply Confuse Texas Courts? by J.D. Reed The Supreme Court of Texas recently held that a limited partner had individual standing to sue for its personal and separate alleged...

Strips and Gores – What Does it Mean?

Written on 03 September 2020.

Aerial view of a four way intersection in a single family neighborhood. Bird's eye view of driveways, yards, houses and trees.

by Brian Fisher We have all likely seen the following conveyance language in deeds conveying real property in Texas: “…and all interest, if any, of Grantor in (i) strips or gores, if any, between such real property and abutting properties, (ii) any land lying in or under the bed of any street,...

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COVID-19 Legal Fallout

Written on 23 July 2020.

by Ron Holmes – As I sit and ponder the legal fallout of COVID-19, several gnarly legal issues float through my brain (and, as it turns out, those of other legal ponderers). Below, I will address on a broad basis three of my favorites. Impossibility of Performance as a Defense ...

Takedown Notices – Why Trademarks and Copyrights are So Valuable but can Lead to Damages for Infringers

Written on 23 July 2020.

by Scott A. Meyer – For those clients who understand the value of registered trademarks and copyrights as part of their intellectual property portfolios and the added goodwill positively impacting the value of their businesses, we’ve got even more good news for you. In addition to the added...