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AssociateLorena 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 ...
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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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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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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- Contingent Payment Clause Held Unenforceable due to Unfairness
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