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The attorneys of RMWBH have created a foundation that clients have depended on for over 40 years. A building block for that foundation, and a person crucial to the firm’s future success, is Shareholder Jane Janecek. Jane has risen through the RMWBH ranks, initially joining the firm as an Associate Attorney at Butler Hailey. AfterRead more

By Clint Brown and Noelle Hicks The future of vehicles is…almost here. “The US is the latest country to pass what’s become a critical EV [electric vehicle] tipping point: 5% of new car sales powered only by electricity. This threshold signals the start of mass EV adoption.1” EVs are poised to grow in popularity overRead more

Millions of entities across the United States must get ready to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new federal law that goes into effect on January 1, 2024. The CTA requires most small entities to file reports with the federal government, identifying information about itself, its “company applicants,” and its “beneficial owners.” TheRead more

The RMWBH team of attorneys is composed of some of Texas’ foremost leaders in their chosen field of practice. On no team is that more evident than the RMWBH Real Estate team. One of the standout members of the team is Lisa Gambrell. Lisa is approaching three decades of service to RMWBH clients, and inRead more

Following the collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida, in 2021, government backed mortgage lenders, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, issued temporary project review requirements relating to significant deferred maintenance in condominiums, co-ops, and similar developments.  To assess a project’s eligibility, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each promulgated a standardized “Condo ProjectRead more

By Marc Markel and Himesh Gandhi A recent landmark Supreme Court decision is set to have long-lasting effects on environmental regulations over water, particularly wetlands, and how landowners can develop their land. Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has effectively retooled the Clean Water Act’s role in land development and what constitutes the “waters ofRead more

By Marc Markel and Clint Brown The banking crises created by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Credit Suisse and further collapses and fears of collapse across the banking industry have created ripple effects of uncertainty across world financial markets. Questions relating to what could happen with my money are not only being askedRead more

The issue of rights related to real estate has been the subject of intrigue and controversy for years. Most people in the real estate industry are familiar with the rights granted by mineral/subsurface and surface rights, but with the rapid population growth and changes in technology, a third type of right is garnering the realRead more

The time has come. The unofficial start to another legislative session is here. Bill filing for the 88th Texas Legislative Session begins Monday, November 14. Following the 87th Texas Legislative Session, uncertainty continues to reign over the POA landscape. Managers, board members and POA attorneys are waiting to see what potential bills could rock theRead more

A recent opinion issued by the First District Court of Appeals has shone a light on the importance of 209 hearings in the POA process as it relates to the recovery of attorney’s fees. This article examines the Court’s decision in Dao v. Mission Bend Homeowners Association and explains why associations and their management teamsRead more