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Texas Court of Appeals Enforces Arbitration Agreement Provision Delegating Issues of Arbitrability to Arbitrator

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Gary and Kelley Caballero contracted to purchase a new home to be constructed by Taylor Woodrow and Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc. They sued Taylor, claiming that their home was defectively constructed, causing moisture problems, which led to mold growth. The Texas Court of Appeals rejected this argument, explaining that “both the U.S.

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Jury Awards Millions in Sustainable Hog Case

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According to a representative of the North Carolina Pork Council who was in the courtroom for closing arguments, the plaintiffs’ Texas lawyer acknowledged there are no health claims, and no injuries, but he appealed to the grandparents on the jury, a “grandpa should smell like lemon drops, not hog,” he said.

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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Texas

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Texas, a perennial front-runner for Business Facilities’ State of the Year designation, has reclaimed its position at the top of our annual list with a tour de force that vaulted the Lone Star State to the top of just about every credible business ranking out there, including those created by our competitors and the general business media.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project.

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Business Report: GEICO Expansion Brings 1,000 New Jobs To Katy, TX

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“Whenever we hear about a major employer expanding or relocating to Texas, it affirms what we’ve been telling people all these years,” Gov. Like many cutting-edge companies, GEICO knows that Texas is a great destination for innovative companies looking to excel.”. The Katy expansion will support GEICO claims operations.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

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Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Fewer disputes and claims. University of Texas at Austin, August 1989. Texas at Austin, July 1991. Texas at Austin, July 1991. Partnering on defense contracts. Partnered project performance in Texas. Texas University at Austin. Journal of.

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One Awesome Case Discussing The Difference Between Delay and Disruption Damages!

Best Practices Construction Law

Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The County argued that Section 262.007 of the Local Government Code waives a county’s sovereign immunity for construction contracts involving claims for delay damages.

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