Every job taken on by a construction company should have a contract that puts into writing every detail of the project they are hired to complete. This contract is meant to set expectations for the project as well as to protect all parties involved from legal consequences if expectations are not met. To ensure that…
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus Sars-Cov-2, also known as COVID-19, has brought profound changes and disruptions to nearly every aspect of transportation in the United States. The airline, automobile, and rail industries, as well as the energy companies that support them all, have been hit hard by the virus itself, stay-at-home orders, and even…
Shareholder Brad Howell is pleased to announce two recent successes on behalf of MehaffyWeber client Caterpillar. Texas Federal Court Summary Judgment Affirmed By Fifth Circuit The Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a summary judgment, which was entered in favor of Caterpillar by Judge Marcia Crone in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of…
Contracts are essential when doing business; and, in a perfect world both sides would benefit from the contract and no disputes would arise. However, delays, financial problems, pandemics, and other unexpected issues can occur that may prevent a party from fulfilling its obligations or performing the promises dictated in the contract – and as a…
MehaffyWeber regretfully announces the passing of Dewey Jude Gonsoulin, Sr. – a founding member of our firm and a giant in the legal industry. “Dewey was a most remarkable human being,” commented present-day Managing Shareholder Bob Black. “He was a brilliant lawyer but also utterly devoted to his family. He was a great friend to…