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How do Original Contractors Perfect a Mechanic's Lien?

This is the second post in our series addressing mechanic's liens in Texas on private commercial/non-residential projects.  In the last post, we discussed the difference between original contractors and subcontractors.  As a reminder, an […]

Brian M. Stork

Bankruptcy Experts: Middle Market’s ‘Day of Reckoning is Coming’

According to the article, "1,790 companies filed in Texas to restructure in 2020, making the state the most popular in the union for declaring bankruptcy." However most of these were larger companies and the bankuptcies coming are likely to […]

My Customer Just Filed for Bankruptcy – What do I do?

Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors’ Rights attorney Joe Coleman presented to the AASA Aftermarket Volume Credit Group and provided valuable insight into how a creditor should respond when one of their customers files for bankruptcy.  Topics […]

Joseph M. Coleman

Looking Towards 2021 in the Construction Industry

In regard to the COVID-19 vaccines in Texas, the first round of vaccines have been allocated to health centers to begin the vaccination process. This included a total of 224,250 doses for the “Week 1 Allocation.”1 Texas will initially allocate […]

Kathryn G. Laflin

Nasdaq Announces Diversity Requirements

On December 1, 2020, Nasdaq introduced new listing rules aimed at increasing diversity among directors at companies listed on its exchange.  In particular, under its proposal, companies listed on the Nasdaq would be required to either have, or explain […]

EEOC Guidance: Employer Mandated Vaccinations?

On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued further guidance about the employment rules applicable during the COVID-19 pandemic—this time focusing on employer-mandated vaccinations.  The latest […]

Andrea Johnson

Navigating Marijuana Use In The Workplace

Leading up to the 2020 general election, thirty-four states (34) had legalized marijuana for medical use and an additional ten (10) states had legalized the drug for recreational use.  While the federal government has chosen not to enforce federal […]

Litigation Alert: Blue Wave Falls Short of Reaching the Top

If you are a member of the legal community in Texas, especially in Houston and Dallas, then you are likely familiar with the “Blue Wave” that has swept through many of the courthouses across urban areas of the state. The last three election […]