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A new year is here! We can all finally move past 2020. Even though COVID-19 is still at the forefront of everyone’s minds, we are hopeful for the new year ahead and what will be the beginning of a “new normal.” But before we look too far into the future, we are still managing theRead more

On July 2, 2020, Governor Abbott issued statewide order GA-29, setting forth new measures for reducing the spread of COVID-19 (the “Order”). The Order requires all individuals to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth in the following locations, when it is not feasible to maintain 6’ of distance from others who areRead more

This coming August marks 3 years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas. Damage from Hurricane Harvey is estimated at $128.8 billion dollars, and over 30,000 people were displaced, and 200,000 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed1. For the Houston area in particular, in the past five years we have seen numerous devastating storms in additionRead more

Texas is one of the fastest growing states in the country, which has led to a dramatic increase in the number of new communities being developed. The progression of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the resulting maze of CDC recommendations, local policies, and statewide orders, has left developers asking what they need to do theRead 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

COVID-19 and the resulting “stay home” orders has had an enormous impact on the day-to-day operations of condominium associations. While most residents seem to understand why the gym and pool are closed and why management is working remotely, many may question why they are not being allowed to complete in-unit renovations and construction. After all,Read more

By Marc Markel, Greg Godkin and Clint Brown The world is going through uncertain times while dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. No one is immune from the fallout of COVID-19, including our community associations. While many legal offices are closed across Texas, our law firm has been able to work remotely with little toRead more

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), a law which affects most employers with fewer than 500 employees. The new law has two statutes of immediate importance to employers: (i) the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“EPSLA”), which requires employers to provide 80 hours of paidRead more

There is concern on the part of every American as to what they should be doing with the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is no different when it comes to Property Owners Associations (POA). Each distinct type of POA has its own concerns.  For general information about steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19Read more