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Courts Grant Mandamus To Compel Arbitration In A Will Dispute jdsupra.com/legalnews/cour…

The Condo Supply Problem - and Why Texas is Only Partway to a Solution jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-…

Update: Texas Senate Bill 840 - Reshaping Multifamily Development jdsupra.com/legalnews/upda…

Court Holds That A Trustee Cannot Appeal An Order Pro Se jdsupra.com/legalnews/cour…

Court Held That A Will Devised Real Property In Fee Simple And Not In A Life Estate Where There Was No Residuary Clause jdsupra.com/legalnews/cour…

The American Dream vs. Wall Street: Will Build-to-Rent Shape the Future of Single-Family Rentals? jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-…

Texas Supreme Court Holds That An Order Admitting A Will To Probate Was Not A Final Order Because It Did Not Resolve A Will Contest jdsupra.com/legalnews/texa…

Court Holds That A Trustee Was Not A Party To A Suit Where He Was Not Sued In That Capacity And That A Ward In A Guardianship Had The Authority To Create A Trust... jdsupra.com/legalnews/cour…

Court Holds That A Trust Should Be Construed Under Connecticut Law Due To A Choice-Of-Law Clause And Reverses the Dismissal of Modification And Disclosure Claims jdsupra.com/legalnews/cour…

A Proactive Approach to Infrastructure Modernization jdsupra.com/legalnews/a-pr…

Requirements of a Form D Notice Filing jdsupra.com/legalnews/requ…

Warmest congratulations to Kathleen Benner, JD LLM on being named the 2025 DFW Corporate Counsel Senior Counsel of the Year (Midsized Legal Department). Kathleen’s leadership on the $5.4 billion New Pediatric Campus project is a remarkable demonstration of dedication and vision, driven by a deep commitment to improving the lives of children. It is no surprise that she is so highly regarded in the Dallas legal and business communities. Her ability to align complex legal strategy with Children's Health’s mission makes this recognition well-deserved. Read more about Kathleen’s impactful work here: lnkd.in/gCnCHBjA (Photo by Patrick Kleineberg/The Texas Lawbook)

The recent ice storm in Middle Tennessee was more than a weather event—it was a stark reminder of the state’s infrastructure vulnerability. As utility poles snapped and families endured days without power, the true human and economic costs of traditional overhead distribution systems became undeniable. In a new blog post, Winstead attorney Will Stout offers his perspective on the storm’s impact and examines how Tennessee can move from a cycle of reactive repairs to building lasting resilience. Read the full blog post here: lnkd.in/g8YMrACv

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲 We are proud to share Winstead’s contribution to the Chambers and Partners 2026 Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use Global Practice Guide. Our team, including Tommy Mann, Laura Hoffmann, Micah King, Mallory Muse, Matt Joeckel, and Katherine Durham, authored the “Law and Practice” and “Trends and Developments” sections of the USA-Texas chapter. Read the full Texas guide here: lnkd.in/g_nuh5CG

Fifth Circuit Rejects Tax Court’s Definition of “Limited Partner” for Self-Employment Tax Purposes jdsupra.com/legalnews/fift…

Big news for taxpayers: The Fifth Circuit has handed down a significant victory in Sirius Solutions LLP v. Commissioner, overturning the Tax Court’s “functional analysis” test. The court clarified that “limited partner” status for self-employment tax purposes is defined by state law—specifically, limited liability—not by a partner’s level of activity in the business. This decision restores a clear, bright-line rule and rejects the notion that active participation alone should trigger self-employment tax for state-law limited partners. Winstead attorneys Trip Dyer and John Laughlin discuss the key takeaways from this decision in their latest blog post. Read more here: bit.ly/4re2ag5

Raising capital through third-party equity sales doesn't have to be a regulatory headache. In their latest blog post, Winstead attorneys Jarrod Azopardi and Page Patrick explain how Regulation D provides a "safe-harbor" for companies looking for a cost-efficient path to growth. Read the blog post here: lnkd.in/gMYgHmTZ

Raising Capital Through Private Placements Under Regulation D jdsupra.com/legalnews/rais…

In the race to embrace AI, many firms are missing a critical post-close compliance issue: state sales tax. Winstead attorneys Josh Prywes and John Laughlin recently published an article in The Texas Lawbook examining how AI is taxed in Texas and Indiana. Their analysis highlights a widening jurisdictional divide that could impact your next transaction. To learn more, read the full article here: lnkd.in/gdFBKYME (subscription may be required).

Texas continues to stand out as one of the most attractive U.S. real estate markets for Mexican investors seeking scale, stability, and long-term value. With its strong economic fundamentals, business-friendly legal environment, and deep commercial ties to Mexico, the state offers a uniquely efficient platform for cross-border real estate investment. Winstead Shareholder Luis Murguia explains in his latest blog post that successfully navigating the "Texas Triangle" requires more than just market enthusiasm. From the rise of nearshoring to the complexities of FIRPTA withholding, the legal landscape for cross-border investment is complex and multifaceted. Read the full blog post here: bit.ly/4aYFhYH