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Texas Construction Industry
OCIPs and workers compensation
The Total Cost Method and is this method of calculation contrary to Texas contract law
Supreme Court Decision on the case
Job order contracts and the definition of "minor" construction. An agreement has been reached on this case.
Whether a temporary employment service has lien rights
Whether general liability insurance covers a construction defect
Entergy Gulf States, Inc. v. John Summers Ruling
Whether a premises owner can also be
a "general contractor" under the Labor Code and thus qualify for the
exclusive-remedy defense in a workers' comp case
Denial of payment because subcontractors and suppliers have not yet been paid and a release obtained from each
Arbitration clauses in construction contracts
Whether the funding of Texas public schools violates the state constitution. The Supreme Court ruled that the funding method is indeed unconstitutional. To see a copy of the court ruling.