Live Conferences

STUDIO WEBCAST – May 16, 2023

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (0.75 hr) The Monroe Doctrine: The Duty to Defend under Texas Law and When Insurers Must Pay for Counsel Construction disputes frequently trigger potential insurance coverage, and the duty to defend may be the single most important aspect of an insurance policy. This course addresses when a carrier’s duty to defend an insured arises under Texas law, and analyze in the context of construction disputes how courts are applying the holding in Monroe Guaranty Insurance Company v. BITCO General Insurance Corporation—the Texas Supreme Court’s most recent opinion governing this issue. Greg Sapire, Soltero Sapire Murrell PLLC - Austin, TX   If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast.  Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Oct 21, 2021

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (1.00 hr) This CLE presentation explores the complexities of a product liability claim in the construction industry under Texas law. It is based on a series of real lawsuits filed against builders and suppliers of an allegedly defective fiberboard product. If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Jul 16, 2021

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (1.00 hr) The 2021 Legislature is reviewing numerous, significant changes to Texas’ tax laws. Many are complicated.  Attend this session to learn about those that become law and their potential impact on your business or your clients’ businesses. If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Mar 1, 2021

9:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. (4.25 hr) This four-part short course will cover the essentials of Texas Sales Tax for the Construction Industry. Join speakers Jimmy Marten and Allison Cunningham as they explore:   Part 1: Overview; Texas Sales and Use Tax Rules This session provides background on how the Texas sales & use tax, TERP surcharge tax, the motor vehicle and motor fuels tax rules generally apply to the construction industry.      Part 1: Overview; Texas Sales and Use Tax Rules - Continued This session provides background on how the Texas sales & use tax, TERP surcharge tax, the motor vehicle and motor fuels tax rules generally apply to the construction industry.    Part 2: Sales and Use Tax Exemptions; Construction Industry Principles This session discusses how the Texas tax laws exempt various components of the work performed in the construction industry as well as how the pricing terms of contracts (lump-sum v separated) may generate different sales tax consequences for same types of work.    Part 3: Site Development; Commercial Property Repairs and Remodeling This session reviews the development of a residential neighborhood and the sales tax consequences of various phases of work, including site development, erosion control measures, utility infrastructures, common areas, new home construction and more.  We also discuss the rules and review examples of commercial real property construction and how to distinguish between taxable and non-taxable contracts.   Part 4: Tax-Exempt Jobs; Performing Work in Declared Disaster Areas This session discusses how the sales tax rules apply to construction work for tax-exempt entities, such as churches, schools, the Texas highway department, etc.  We review the water-related exemption rules for MUDs and other providers.  We also discuss the unique sales tax rules applicable to contractors who rebuild in governmental declared disaster areas. Featuring speakers:  Jimmy Martens, Martens, Todd & Leonard, Austin, TX Allison Cunningham, Martens, Todd & Leonard, Austin, TX If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Feb 5, 2021

9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (3.00 hr | 3.00 hr ethics) Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics streams live every first Friday of the month, and features some of our best ethics speakers and presentations for a total of 3.00 hrs ethics credit. Fulfill your entire annual ethics requirement in Texas in one day!   This month includes: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Greed is[n't] Good (REPLAY) F. Daniel Knight, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry, Houston, TX Using a series of case studies, explore the ethical obligations and fiduciary duties owed by lawyers to clients and how the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure are implicated in each. 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.  Too Many Entities Thomas H. Watkins, Husch Blackwell LLP, Austin, TX As more “deals” are put together, more entities are used to facilitate the “deal." Assess the huge liability risk for clients and lawyers if litigation is the end result. 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EPC Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects and Human Rights Implications (REPLAY) Karla Pascarella, Flatiron Construction, Austin, TX Join Karla as she explores the EPC Aspects of Renewable Energy Projects and Human Rights Implications.   If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Nov 18, 2019

November 18, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (1.00 hr MCLE)   Join Jacqueline Montejano as she discusses what causes have led Texas to the unwelcome distinction of leading the nation in work-related fatalities. Come away with best practices for preventing and responding to workplace accidents.  If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recorded eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Oct 2, 2019

STUDIO WEBCAST – Aug 9, 2019

STUDIO WEBCAST – Aug 9, 2019

STUDIO WEBCAST – Aug 24, 2018

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (2.00 hrs) Streaming live from our studios, join Danielle Ahlrich, JD to learn how the Texas sales and use tax rules apply to all aspects of residential and commercial construction work, including new construction and remodeling. Understand what’s taxable and how contract pricing dictates when and from whom the tax is due, and hear audit strategies and forum choices for challenging audit assessment. If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast.  Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

WEBCAST – Jan 26, 2018