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    Lorena Valle represents clients on a broad range of complex construction disputes, including construction defect claims, delay claims, lost productivity claims, change order disputes, wrongful contract termination disputes ...

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Certificates of Merit: Texas Supreme Court Answers One Question but Leaves One Open
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On May 29, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court decided Studio E. Architecture and Interiors, Inc. v. Lehmberg, No. 24-0286, addressing the certificate of merit requirement in Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 150.002. The key takeaway is straightforward: when a claim against a design professional is ...

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Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Immunity for Contractors on TxDOT Projects
Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Immunity for Contractors on TxDOT Projects
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The Texas Supreme Court recently issued an important decision for contractors, subcontractors, and infrastructure companies working on public roadway projects. In Third Coast Services, LLC v. Castaneda, the Court confirmed that statutory liability protection under the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code ...

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How do you solve a problem like a tariff? Understanding and addressing tariff risks in construction contracts.
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Since February 2025, numerous tariffs affecting the construction industry have been announced, imposed, and paused. These tariffs present a problem for parties drafting and negotiating construction contracts—namely how to allocate and address double digit cost increases caused by tariffs. Tariffs may ...

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