In the aftermath of hurricanes Laura and Delta, Southwest Louisiana is faced with a widespread reconstruction project the size of which it has not seen in quite a while. While never afraid to roll up the sleeves and get to work, this time the demand for contractors exceeds the local supply. Welcoming help from each
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Hurricane Harvey and the Texas Judicial System
By Jeffrey Boudreaux on
Posted in Hurricane Harvey
Earlier this week, the Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued an emergency order to allow the courts affected by the disaster to suspend regular court procedures and deadlines. The order is effective for one month and states in part:
Pursuant to Section 22.0035(b) of the Texas Government Code, all courts…
Construction Contracts: Do You Know Who You Contracted With?
By Jeffrey Boudreaux on
Posted in Construction Law
Recently, we have noticed an increase in the number of construction contracts that either identify (1) an incorrect entity or (2) a non-existent entity as a party to the contract. No big deal, right…..maybe not.
It should be easy enough for the persons signing the contract to confirm their respective names. It is not as…