The Chapman Firm Announces Name Change to Chapman Negrete PLLC
The Firm announces its name change to Chapman Negrete PLLC to reflect Jerry Negrete’s role as a named partner. All attorneys, staff, and client services remain the same.
Our firm has lost a cherished colleague, friend, and family member.
Lyndsey Vicknair passed away after falling victim to a senseless shooting that occurred on June 15 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas.
DOL Issues New Rule Raising Salary Threshold for Overtime Pay
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor announced a final rule increasing the Fair Labor Standards Act’s annual salary-level threshold from $35,568 to, eventually, $58,656 over the next year and a half. As a reminder, the Fair Labor [...]
New Reporting Update for Business Owners – The CTA Goes Into Effect January 1, 2024
Beginning on January 1, 2024, many companies in the United States will have to report information about their beneficial owners, i.e., the individuals who ultimately own or control the company. Make sure you’re ready. In 2021, Congress enacted the [...]
Mediation of Construction Disputes: How to Prepare for a Successful Resolution
This column will focus on mediation as a process and provide suggestions and recommendations that may assist parties to a dispute with a successful mediation. Download full article.
Contractual Dispute Resolution Provisions: A Primer
This article discusses various forms of dispute resolution you may see in a contract. You'll also be provided examples of common dispute resolution contract provisions and learn what to look for next time you review a contract. Download full article. [...]
Force Majeure and Risk Management in a Pandemic
This article discusses the challenges created by both the pandemic and global market conditions and discusses various approaches contractors can take to mitigate risks and overcome impacts to dollars and time. Download full article.
Constitutional Liens
Most contractors are well aware that Texas law provides for mechanic’s liens under Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code, also known as “statutory liens.” As most are also aware, the statutory lien process is complex and has a slew [...]
The Non-Residential Mechanic’s Lien
Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code provides contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers of all tiers lien rights on non-residential projects in Texas. Claiming and perfecting the lien itself to protect the right to payment is a complex process that requires [...]
Protecting a Subcontractor or Supplier’s Right to Payment for Public Works
When a subcontractor or supplier is not paid for labor or materials provided at a non-public works project, the subcontractor or supplier can file an affidavit for mechanic’s lien to protect and assert its right to payment. Public work and [...]