THIS MONTH: Commercial Contracts and The Most Heavily Litigated Provisions • Reproductive and Maternal Care in an Ever-Changing Legal Landscape • The Monroe Doctrine: The Duty to Defend under Texas Law and When Insurers Must Pay for Counsel • Bad Facts: Making Lemonade From Lemons • ​Protecting Individual Trustees Who Protect Beneficiaries

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 4.00 hrs | 1.00 Ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2024
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    Hooked on CLE: August 2023
    4.16 out of 5 stars
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    good speakers

    they were all good.

    Enjoyable course

    This is an excellent mix of pertinent information.

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Construction disputes frequently trigger potential insurance coverage, and the duty to defend may be the single most important aspect of an insurance policy. This course addresses when a carrier’s duty to defend an insured arises under Texas law, and analyze in the context of construction disputes how courts are applying the holding in Monroe Guaranty Insurance Company v. BITCO General Insurance Corporation—the Texas Supreme Court’s most recent opinion governing this issue.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.75 hr
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  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 5/31/2024
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    The Monroe Doctrine: The Duty to Defend under Texas Law and When Insurers Must Pay for Counsel
    4.07 out of 5 stars
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    Relevant information for me and it was concisely presented.

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An overview of key provisions in project finance construction loan agreements with respect to renewable energy projects. Hear a high-level overview of the structure of a construction loan agreement and highlights of major pitfalls for both lenders and borrowers.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 0.50 hr
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  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 4/30/2024
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    Top 10 Construction Loan Provisions for Renewable Energy Projects
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This CLE presentation explores the complexities of a product liability claim in the construction industry under Texas law. It is based on a series of real lawsuits filed against builders and suppliers of an allegedly defective fiberboard product.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 1.00 hr
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  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 11/30/2024
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    Litigating a Product Liability Claim in the Construction Industry: A Texas Case Study
    4 out of 5 stars
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The 2021 Legislature is reviewing numerous, significant changes to Texas’ tax laws. Many are complicated.  Attend this session to learn about those that become law and their potential impact on your business or your clients’ businesses.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 1.00 hr
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2024
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    Legislative Update: Texas Franchise Tax, Sales Tax and Property Tax
    3.81 out of 5 stars
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    spent too much time on what did not pass

    Thorough !

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Session 1: Overview; Texas Sales and Use Tax Rules - This session provides background on how the Texas sales & use tax, TERP surcharge tax, the motor vehicle and motor fuels tax rules generally apply to the construction industry. Session 1: Overview; Texas Sales and Use Tax Rules - Continued This session provides background on how the Texas sales & use tax, TERP surcharge tax, the motor vehicle and motor fuels tax rules generally apply to the construction industry. Session 2: Sales and Use Tax Exemptions; Construction Industry Principles - This session discusses how the Texas tax laws exempt various components of the work performed in the construction industry as well as how the pricing terms of contracts (lump-sum v separated) may generate different sales tax consequences for same types of work. Session 3: Site Development; Commercial Property Repairs and Remodeling - This session reviews the development of a residential neighborhood and the sales tax consequences of various phases of work, including site development, erosion control measures, utility infrastructures, common areas, new home construction and more. We also discuss the rules and review examples of commercial real property construction and how to distinguish between taxable and non-taxable contracts. Session 4: Tax-Exempt Jobs; Performing Work in Declared Disaster Areas - This session discusses how the sales tax rules apply to construction work for tax-exempt entities, such as churches, schools, the Texas highway department, etc. We review the water-related exemption rules for MUDs and other providers. We also discuss the unique sales tax rules applicable to contractors who rebuild in governmental declared disaster areas.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 4.25 hrs
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 3/31/2025
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    Essentials on Texas Sales Tax for the Construction Industry
    4.5 out of 5 stars
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As more “deals” are put together, more entities are used to facilitate the “deal." Assess the huge liability risk for clients and lawyers if litigation is the end result.  

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 1.00 hr | 1.00 Ethics
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  • TX, CA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 2/28/2025
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    Too Many Entities
    4.32 out of 5 stars
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    Excellent presentation by a first-class lawyer.

    very good

    Excellent presentation, especially for transactional lawyers.

    Excellent Course.

    Mr. Watkins years of experience make this a well spent hour.

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