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4.08.17

"Don't Get Fined - The 9 Operating Rules CEOs Need to Know"

Brett W. Schouest, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group, authored the Texas CEO Magazine article, "Don't Get Fined - The 9 Operating Rules CEOs Need to Know."

5.26.16

Texas Supreme Court Opens Door to Home-Equity Lien Challenges

On May 20, 2016, the Supreme Court of Texas decided two cases that arise from the requirements of Article XVI, Section 50 of the Texas Constitution regarding provisions related to home-equity loans.…

2.11.20

Construction Law: How to Prevent and Defend Against Common Types of Litigation

This webinar will discuss drafting legal strategies that help mitigate these risks, including damage and ADR provisions. In addition, we will review key legal issues to keep in mind during litigation…

5.24.23

Texas Supreme Court Issues Important Winning Sovereign Immunity Ruling For Texas Contractors

On May 19, 2023, in Pepper Lawson Horizon International Group v. Texas Southern University, the Texas Supreme Court issued a per curium opinion which clarified the burden for contractors to avoid…

6.29.11

Indemnity Legislation - HB 2093

Cox Smith Indemnity and Insurance E-Alert Indemnity Legislation - HB 2093 Recently, on June 17, 2011, Governor Perry signed into law HB 2093 concerning indemnities and additional insured coverage on…

11.01.21

25 Dykema Attorneys Named “Top Attorneys in San Antonio: 2021” by San Antonio Magazine

Dykema is proud to announce that 25 of its attorneys were selected "Top Attorneys in San Antonio: 2021” by San Antonio Magazine. The list of all honorees is published in the November 2021 issue of the…

8.31.18

Brett Schouest Discusses Building Fervor with San Antonio Business Journal

Brett W. Schouest, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation practice group, comments on the legal dimensions of the city’s construction upsurge in the San Antonio Business Journal…

7.17.15

Brett Schouest Interviewed by Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Regarding Insurance Coverage

Brett W. Schouest, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group, was interviewed in the July/August 2015 issue of Metropolitan Corporate Counsel in an article entitled,…

9.17.24

12 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers List for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 12 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine. 

8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…

9.18.23

15 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers List for 2023

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 15 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…

10.21.13

Construction Financial Management Association, 12th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting The Cindy P. Dennis Scholarship Fund

Construction Financial Management Association, 12th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting The Cindy P. Dennis Scholarship Fund Location: SilverHorn Golf Club, San Antonio Contact: Brett Schouest

8.28.12

Rules and Tools for Construction in this Changing Market

Let’s face it: the construction and development markets, even in Texas, aren’t what any of us bargained for. So, what can we do about it?  Understand. Play smart. Identify new opportunities.  To…

6.13.11

Workshop: Indemnity Agreements and Insurance

Please join Cox Smith on June 13, 2011, as Tom Alleman, Brett Schouest and Derrick Pizarro will present an in-depth look at contract provisions that too often get overlooked until it is too late –…

11.14.23

Legal Rights in Construction Disputes: Contractor Ceases Work, Owner Halts Payment

This webinar will explore the dynamics that transpire when construction projects come to a halt and payment ceases. We will provide a comprehensive analysis from the standpoint of both contractors and…

6.23.22

Managing Risk on Construction Projects in Today’s Environment – Surety Bonds, Insurance, and Indemnity

Please join us for a complimentary webinar discussing and exploring means and methods to managing legal and other risk on construction projects by way of surety bonds, insurance policies and programs,…