Monday, May 18th, Governor Abbott announced Phase 2 of his plan to open Texas. This announcement included new guidelines for office-based employers, which takes immediate effect. The most notable changes are: Employers can open the office to the greater of 10 people or 25% of the total office workforce (previously the greater of 5 peopleRead more
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When the threat of COVID-19 initially hit the United States, trial attorneys knew that it likely meant court closures as well as cancellations of depositions and mediations. But, what many of us did not anticipate is how seamlessly our trial practice would transition to a remote, video practice via a virtual meeting platform. Hearings TheRead more
In any business transaction, extreme events, commonly referred to as force majeure events, may arise and prevent the impacted party from performing under the contract. For example, a natural disaster can negatively affect a seller’s ability to deliver goods under an agreement. I. Judicial Interpretation of Force Majeure If the Contract is Silent on ForceRead more
Summary: Texas allows electronic and remote online notarization of documents. Texas was one of the first states to pass legislation to permit electronic or online notary public. Electronic and remote online notary are two different types of notary. Electronic notarizations require that the signer and the notary are in the same physical location; therefore, moreRead more
You have wanted to get more involved in your community. You run for, and win a spot on the Board of your community association. You have met your fellow Board members, and you are excited to get down to business and make changes to the community that you have been dreaming about making for years…onlyRead more
After months of social distancing and quarantining related to COVID-19, it is imperative that community associations look to the months ahead and prepare accordingly. Summer is right around the corner and many parents will be eager for the school year to be over and their feeble attempts at home schooling to be a thing ofRead more
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