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New Texas Law Protects Contractors from Liability in Owner-Furnished Designs
Although it took well over 100 years to do so, the Texas Legislature has finally addressed court precedent that was seemingly unfair to contractors who relied on owner-provided designs in construction. Previously, contractors could be held liable for design defects,…
The Texas Supreme Court Clarifies the “Eight Corners Rule”
In BITCO General Insurance Corp. v. Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co., the Texas Supreme Court recently announced a new rule that applies to insurance coverage disputes and an insurer’s duty to defend. The Court’s ruling allowed for extrinsic evidence to…
EPA Proposes New Federal Plan for Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has continued its efforts to regulate power plants, previewing a series of wide-ranging rules that it plans to impose on power plant operators in the near future. Even though the EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse…
Negligent Exposure Claims on the Rise for Hotels in the Wake of COVID-19
Personal injury plaintiffs’ lawyers have found a new niche market in the wake of the global pandemic. They are filing lawsuits against hotels and other establishments for negligent exposure to COVID-19 when customers claim they contracted the virus while on…
Liability Issues Around Contract Workers
Companies use contract workers for a number of reasons. Primarily, they use them because doing so saves them money and keeps them from having to add someone to the payroll when there may not be enough consistent work to support…
Changes in the Construction Industry Open Door to New Litigation
The construction industry is always changing as technological innovations improve contractors’ processes. The evolving nature of the construction business will impact the legal picture for industry stakeholders. The number of lawsuits may drop, but that is not expected, and the…
The Pros and Cons of Alternative Dispute Resolution
After a lawsuit is filed in court, there are a number of ways it can end before it gets to trial. Ultimately, most litigants will find some way to resolve their dispute before a trial. While most parties will explore…
New FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training Standards Take Effect February 7, 2022
Trucking companies continue to add as many qualified drivers as they are able. Drivers are in short supply, and companies are doing everything that they can to fill positions. As of February 7, 2022, there will be new training standards…
EPA Continues to Defend Controversial IRIS Value for Ethylene Oxide Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is under intense pressure to regulate ethylene oxide (EO) and reduce emissions based on its prior characterization of the substance as a likely cause of cancer. However, the inputs into that description have been…