Texas surety law contains obscure procedural rules that can have outsized consequences. Chapter 43 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code is an important example....more
2/11/2020
/ Construction Contracts ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Drafting ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Contract Terms ,
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Payment Bonds ,
Performance Bonds ,
Personal Guaranties ,
Subrogation ,
Suretyships ,
Waivers
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discussed the rise in litigation regarding covenants not to compete, along with a summary of the positives and negatives of these covenants....more
Indemnifying someone for their own negligence is a tough pill to swallow. ...more
Because of time constraints and the desire to get the business, subcontractors and suppliers routinely sign lengthy subcontracts and master service agreements without closely reading the terms and conditions. ...more
6/11/2013
/ Arbitration ,
Change Orders ,
Choice-of-Law ,
Contract Drafting ,
Indemnification ,
Liens ,
Payment Schedules ,
Subcontractors ,
Suppliers ,
Termination ,
Warranties