On May 29, 2025, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, No. 23-975, 605 U.S. ___ (2025), sharply limiting the scope of environmental review obligations under the…
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/ Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law
On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (together, the “Services”) proposed to rescind their longstanding regulatory definition of “harm”, which has for decades served as a…
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/ Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The 2025 Texas Legislative Session concludes on June 2, and new regulations impacting homeowners’ associations and condominium owners’ associations will be implemented on September 1, 2025…
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/ Business Organizations, Construction Law, Real Estate - Residential
In Hooten v. Collins, a dispute arose between the trustee of a Texas trust and a beneficiary who resided overseas regarding the distribution of trust assets, which primarily consisted of real estate in Texas. No. 08-23-00327-CV,…
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/ Civil Procedure, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Infrastructure Development Districts (IDDs) are a pivotal tool for managing growth and development in Tennessee. As Tennessee’s population grows, the need for efficient infrastructure becomes paramount…
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/ Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On May 9, 2025, David Johnson gave his presentation “Bad Boys, Bad Boys: Ramification for Intentional Breaches of Fiduciary Duties by Trustees,” to the Corpus Christi Estate Planning Council. This presentation addressed the…
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/ Business Torts, Civil Remedies, Criminal Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
On May 21, 2025, David Johnson gave his presentation “Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow: Issues Arising From Trust Termination and Trustee Succession In Texas,” to the North Texas Estate Planning Council. This presentation addressed…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has recently announced that the FTC’s Click to Cancel Rule (the “Rule”) has been postponed to July 14, 2025. Originally planned to become effective May 14, 2025, the Commission released…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection
In Monariti v. Monariti, a will contestant filed a motion for summary judgment, alleging that the will should be set aside due to undue influence. No. 14-23-00062-CV, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 6476 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.]…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
In Suday v. Suday, a trial court denied an executrix’s challenge to its jurisdiction with regard to her mother’s estate. No. 04-23-00836-CV, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 6953 (Tex. App.—San Antonio September 25, 2024, pet. filed)…
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/ Civil Procedure, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
This webinar provides guidance and considerations regarding the legal process upon turnover of collection and enforcement accounts, with a specific focus on lawsuits, including obtaining a judgment and post-judgment actions…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Real Estate - Residential
At the Texas Bankers Association Annual Convention on April 24, 2025, David F. Johnson presented his paper “Fiduciary Litigation Update 2023-2024.” David addressed key topics, including the right to a jury trial in trust…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
On May 1, 2025, David F. Johnson presented his paper, “Trust Distributions in Texas,” to the Tarrant County Probate Bar Association. His presentation covered the construction of trusts, various distribution standards (mandatory,…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
As Texas strengthens its position as a national leader in economic and business growth, Senate Bill 14 (SB 14)—signed into law on April 23, 2025, and effective September 1—marks a significant shift in the state’s regulatory…
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/ Administrative Law
In Estate of Richards, a probate court entered an order appointing a receiver of estate property. No. 11-23-00031-CV, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 8626 (Tex. App.—Eastland December 12, 2024, no pet. history)…
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/ Real Estate - Residential, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
