The Texas Defense Task Force
On February 8, 2021, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the formation of the Texas Defense Task Force, designed “to identify federal overreach and to fend off threats... Read More
Bankruptcy Update: The Reinvigoration of Texas’ Southern District
Over the past year, bankruptcy filings have surged in response to the economic disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) and the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid,... Read More
Caselaw Update: Recommitting to the Rule of Capture in Pennsylvania
Recent litigation in Pennsylvania threatened to open the door for mineral trespass claims arising from fracking operations. Success in this endeavor would have created a significant and potentially influential minority rule governing the extraction of... Read More
Pennsylvania Title Wash – Part Two
In Part Two of our examination of Pennsylvania title wash issues, we consider several recent cases which particularly apply to the lands... Read More
Pennsylvania Title Washing – Part One
Title washing is a highly contested, complicated issue unique to Pennsylvania. After the American Revolution, the State of Pennsylvania sold large tracts of land in northern and central parts of the state to cover wartime expenses. These out-of-state owners were... Read More
2021 Update: COVID-19 OSHA Safety Guidance for Employers
On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new guidance for employers on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19... Read More
State Law Update: Classification of Marketplace Contractors
The correct classification of workers as employees or independent contractors is a matter of paramount importance for employers. The misclassification of a... Read More
Caselaw Update: Lease Maintenance in Texas
In BP America Production Co. v. Red Deer Resources, LLC, the Texas Supreme Court considered the establishment of production in paying quantities in relation to the... Read More
Caselaw Update: Unpaid Leave in Texas
A recent appellate case out of Austin addressed whether unpaid employee leave may qualify as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, and whether an employee who... Read More
Can an Exchange of Emails Form a Binding Contract?
Email communication has long been common in the modern business world. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic sending more people to work from home, contracts and other business... Read More