Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline created controversy as soon as it was announced in 2018. The 435 mile project stretching from the Permian Basis to the Houston area represented a $2.5 billion investment and adversely impacted thousands of properties along its...
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Red Oak Pipeline Update: Project Delayed
The Red Oak project is being deferred due to the current business environment, brought on by concerns over the Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. The project has not been cancelled, but work had been put on hold until further notice.
Trademark Dispute Over “Ugly Houses” Finds Home in Dallas Federal Court
Popular business slogan, “We Buy Ugly Houses” is one asset that is not up for sale according to recent trademark litigation filed by HomeVestors of America, Inc.
How does a durable power of attorney help protect an estate?
Drafting a durable power of attorney in Texas is an important part of estate planning that may help in protecting your assets and property. By specifying a responsible individual in a power of attorney document, he or she may act as your agent in the event that you...
Welcome To Our Blog
We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
$2.7 Million awarded to property owners for pipeline damages
In Blanco County a court appointed panel awarded 4 property owners $2.7 Million in damages caused by condemnation proceedings with Kinder Morgan and the Permian Highway Pipeline. This was considerably different than the amount Kinder Morgan proposed for their damages....
TXDOT announces it plans to move forward with improvements to SH 36
As TXDOT continues to work on the Highway 36A corridor they will also begin projects to improve the existing SH 36 in Fort Bend and Brazoria counties. There are three key segments to these projects which include widening SH 36 to 4 lanes and reconstruction. The first...
Do you have a succession plan in place for your Texas business?
If you have spent a lifetime building up a successful business in Texas, you probably have an idea of what you expect to happen to that business when you die. Many people want their loved ones to continue to profit from the company they created without taking any...
Trans-Pecos Pipeline
A year has passed and the Trans-Pecos Pipeline is affecting property owners, but isn't doing what it was designed for. The controversial pipeline has caused countless property disputes since its creation at hands of a Mexico backed plan to send gas from the Permian...
TxDOT’s Historical Resources Report Omits Houston’s Independence Heights
Despite experts saying that the Houston's Independence Heights "under-the radar" neighborhood "has it all", TxDOT's most recent impact report on the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP);which has been being planned for over 14 years, has gaping omissions....