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Texas Supreme Court Briefing, Black + Vernooy Architects v. Smith

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02-16-2012
The Texas Supreme Court recently requested additional briefing in the case of Black + Vernooy Architects v. Smith, 346 S.W.3d 877 (Tex. App.—Austin 2011, pet. filed), which is currently pending before the Court. The case concerns whether and to what extent architects performing contract or construction administration are responsible to third...
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Changes to Indemnity Statute

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02-16-2012
Effective January 1, 2012, the Texas legislature passed a new Texas Anti-Indemnity Statute (H.B. 2093). The new statute prohibits broad-form indemnity agreements on construction contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2012. Under the old statute, construction project participants could agree to indemnify each other even for those damages arising solely...
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