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Oct 2018Creating A Security Interest In Your Tenant Security Deposits
By James M. H. Feuille, Associate Attorney Creditor’s Rights Section – White Paper – September 2018 In the words of Michael Scott, the infamous over-spender on NBC’s The Office: “I declare bankruptcy!” As a commercial landlord, those three words can be terrifying, but they do not need to be. Word of a tenant’s bankruptcy can fill a landlord with fear of the unknown – namely,...
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Sep 2018Men Who Cook: Mesilla Valley Hospice Fundraiser
ScottHulse shareholder, Josh Dwyer, participated in the 11th Annual Mesilla Valley Hospice “Men Who Cook” fundraiser in Las Cruces last month. The “Men Who Cook” fundraiser is the largest single fundraiser for Mesilla Valley Hospice each year, with over 500 attendees. Josh and thirty-nine other male chefs whipped up some delicious culinary dishes, from appetizers to desserts, to share with attendees from throughout the community,...
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Aug 2018Procedure for Suspending Declaratory Judgments Pending An Appeal
Texas has long recognized the ability of parties to seek declaratory judgments in certain types of cases. A declaratory judgment is one in which the judgment declares the rights, status, and other legal relations between the parties. But assuming that a declaratory judgment is granted, what relief is available to a party who seeks to appeal the declaratory judgment and who wants to suspend that...
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Jul 2018What’s An Executor to Do? General Executor Duties in Texas and New Mexico
In the context of estates and trusts, there is no more important role than to serve as the person appointed to identify and distribute the deceased’s assets. The title of this person varies depending on the circumstances. For a trust, the person in charge of the assets is usually referred to as the trustee. For probate proceedings related to the estate of a person that...
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Jun 2018ScottHulse attorney Melissa A. Baeza presents at CFMA El Paso Chapter Meeting
Melissa A. Baeza EL PASO, TX – Attorney Melissa A. Baeza presented to the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) at their monthly meeting on June 20, 2018. The CFMA is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the educational needs of today’s construction financial professionals. Ms. Baeza addressed significant clauses found in construction contracts and reviewed the interpretation of such clauses by state and federal courts...
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Jun 2018ScottHulse Law Firm Welcomes UTEP’s Law School Preparatory Institute (LSPI), High School Program
ScottHulse Law Firm welcomed students from UTEP’s Law School Preparatory Institute to the Firm for its annual law firm tour and lunch on June 20, 2018. These high school students received invaluable advice and information from several teams of ScottHulse lawyers on what it takes to pursue a legal career and gained valuable insight about the practice of law. It is truly a great experience...
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Jun 2018ScottHulse Attorney Andrea Moran Elected to Serve as a Director with the El Paso Bar Association
Andrea Moran, an associate attorney with ScottHulse law firm, has been elected to serve as a Director with the El Paso Bar Association. The El Paso Bar Association exists to serve the legal community and public of El Paso County by promoting high standards of integrity, honor and courtesy within the legal profession, and fostering positive relations among the community, lawyers and the judiciary. Ms....
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Jun 2018ScottHulse Law Firm Enhances and Grows Immigration Section
ScottHulse PC, a full-service commercial law firm with offices in Texas and New Mexico, announced that an Immigration & Nationality Law Section has been formally established to compliment the Firm’s other successful law practices, including International Trade and Cross-border Business and Labor & Employment. The firm, which also has a Mexico Law practice group, offers dual representation in both the United States and Mexico. For...
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May 2018ScottHulse Attorney Glenn Davis Speaks at the 27th Annual Institute of Estate Planning in Amarillo
ScottHulse attorney and shareholder Glenn Davis was a featured speaker at the 27th Annual Institute of Estate Planning in Amarillo, Texas sponsored by the Amarillo Area Estate Planning Council, April 30-May 1, 2018, in Amarillo. Mr. Davis, who is licensed in both Texas and New Mexico and is certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, presented a paper...
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