Deeds in Texas - How do they differ and what do they mean? - There are four primary deed forms used in Texas, as follows: 1. General Warranty Deed - this conveys property with a full warranty of the seller’s chain of title for anything that might have happened at any time. 2. Special Warranty Deed- this conveys property with a warranty limited to the time during which the seller ow...
Why You Might Need Ordinance and Law Coverage A little-known but very useful insurance coverage for small- to midsize-business owners is Ordinance and Law coverage. Basically, this is Property coverage available to building owners and landlords of either residential or commercial units. Ordinance and Law coverage fills the gap in your property coverage if you own a building that is 25 years o...
How to Keep Your Business Safe from Costly Lawsuits - For better or worse,America is a litigious society, which is why owners of SMEs should pay special attention to liability insurance. Protecting your company from lawsuits takes many forms, including reducing or minimizing the risk from the following categories: General Liability: General liability is the risk associated with normal busines...
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COMMERCIAL LEASE CHECKLIST: IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS AFTER THE LEASE HAS BEEN SIGNED 1. Welcome package. Purpose: A friendly greeting for the new tenant and verification of important lease information. 2. Abstract/Summary of Lease. Purpose: Create a one-time comprehensive review of the lease at the time of execution. Practice Tips: a. The person preparing t...
Reduce Injury Rates with These Tips While worker compensation claims related to construction or other high-risk jobs often attract the most attention, office workers and others are also prone to chronic long-term injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and similar types of injuries caused by repetitive movement. You can lower the cost of claims, reduce insurance rates and protect the health and...
What kind of lawyer do I need if I get in a car wreck caused by a defective tire ? If you have been seriously injured or a family member has been killed or injured in an accident, it is possible that a DEFECTIVE TIRE may have contributed to the causation of the accident. Sometimes components like DEFECTIVE TIRES are overlooked when searching for the cause of an accident. You need a BOARD ...
"EVERYTHING YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT SURVEYS" I have practiced as a Board Certified real estate lawyer for over 30 years, including 9 years as an Escrow Manager and Underwriting Counsel here at Chicago Title, I have reviewed lots of surveys, some good, some not. Surveyors are just like any other type of professional—some graduated at the top of their class and some were just able...
How can you protect yourself in advance from a Personal Injury suit? Texas law requires you to carry insurance on your car. However, the law only requires minimum coverage. Minimum coverage insurance policies usually provide 30k in liability coverage per person injured to a maximum of 60k total per occurrence. Policy "limits" mentioned above are the most the insurance company will pa...
WHAT SHOULD A SELLER CONSIDER WHEN THE BUYER WANTS TO HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASSIGN THE CONTRACT? - DOUGLAS W. BECKER COMMERCIAL ESCROW MANAGER AND UNDERWRITING COUNSEL CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO. 270 N. LOOP 1604, E. SAN ANTONIO, TX. 78232 210-482-3560 DOUG.BECKER@CTT.COM March 21, 2011 - Issue : Quite often during the negotiation of a commercial real estate contract the buye...
EAGLE FORD SHALE ACCIDENTS It was not that long ago that EAGLE FORD SHALE was a foreign term to most. Today, the lights of drilling rigs once again light up the evening sky. Roads are cramped with the constant flow of vehicles related to oil and gas production. Accidents and resulting deaths and injuries are unfortunately a sad result of this increased activity. You may work in the OIL FI...
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