Yearly Archives: 2020

Allensworth & Porter Represents Austin in U.S. Top 50 Construction Law Firm Survey

07-06-2020

At Allensworth & Porter, we decided long ago that we wanted to be the construction law firm for construction and design experts and owners in Austin and throughout Texas. We...

Allensworth & Porter Leads Austin in Best Lawyers’ 2020 Listing of Top-Rated Construction Lawyers; 2020 Austin Construction “Lawyer of the Year” Honor Awarded to Matthew Ryan

07-06-2020

In June, Best Lawyers® magazine published its annual list of top-rated attorneys from across Texas. Allensworth & Porter is proud to lead all Austin law firms in having the most...

Governor Abbott Issues New Order and Guidance to Begin Reopening Texas

04-27-2020

April 27, 2020 Today, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-18, announcing that with the expiration of Executive Order GA-16 on Thursday, April 30th, many Texas businesses will be allowed to...

New Safety Guidance from City of Austin

04-14-2020

April 13, 2020 Today, the City of Austin released a revised Stay Home-Work Safe Order, which will remain in effect through May 8, 2020. The new Order continues to require...

Jobsite COVID-19 Exposure Protocol

04-02-2020

Updated April 28, 2020 When a worker (employee, subcontractor, supplier, etc.) on a jobsite in Austin tests positive for COVID-19, employers and/or those with control of the site must: 1....

Financial Relief for Businesses | A Quick-Reference Guide to New COVID-19 Relief Legislation

04-02-2020

Author Natalya Sheddan is an experienced construction litigator dedicated to advancing the interests of her clients and the construction industry as a whole. A tenacious advocate and strategic problem solver,...

City Will No Longer Prohibit Commercial or Residential Construction Projects

04-02-2020

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Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order GA-14; Overrides Inconsistent Local COVID-19 Policies

03-31-2020

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Governor Overrules Disparate Local Rules Banning Numerous Construction Projects

03-31-2020

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Travis County and City of Austin Issue Contradictory Guidance for the Construction Industry

03-31-2020

Authors Amy Emerson is a partner and litigator at construction law firm Allensworth & Porter. Amy represents clients from all sides of the construction industry—including public and private owners, general...