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Governments around the world have launched climate change programs with the promise of having net-zero carbon emissions in their country by, in some cases, as early as 2030. These ambitious programs have led to increased spotlights on private businesses and developments. Many of these companies have offered climate pledges to do their part to reduceRead 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

Real estate investment can be a high-risk, high-reward environment and investors look for strategies to make the biggest return on their investment. One strategy real estate investors can utilize is 1031 exchanges. 1031 exchanges, also known as like-kind exchanges, are based on authority found in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and are usedRead more

Commercial real estate transactions involve the properties used for business purposes. These transactions can be complex, involving a range of legal, financial, and practical considerations. To ensure a smooth and successful transaction, it is important to have a comprehensive purchase and sale agreement in place. The purchase and sale agreement centers on risk allocation betweenRead 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

Monday, May 18th, Governor Abbott announced Phase 2 of his plan to open Texas. This announcement included new guidelines for office-based employers, which takes immediate effect. The most notable changes are: Employers can open the office to the greater of 10 people or 25% of the total office workforce (previously the greater of 5 peopleRead more

First and foremost, RMWBH hopes that everyone is staying safe and healthy during these uncertain times. The health and safety of our friends, clients and colleagues is paramount, but we also recognize that people need to continue to operate their businesses as best as they can. COVID-19 is impacting businesses and will continue to doRead more