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Newby in Austin but from OKC
Hello Friends, 40 year old guy and amateur in many things, especially real estate investing. Bigger Pockets listener for about two years. OU alumnus, Econ grad. I work for a freight brokerage in the logistics industry. Determined to get a real estate portfolio started. Soon-to-be divorced guy that thinks the refinancing of my primary may present an opportunity to acquire my first rental property. I’m currently house-hacking. I started that about two and a half years ago—before I found the term on BP.
Trump's mass deportations require employers to be vigilant about workforce | Opinion Original
With President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his pledge to deport millions of unauthorized workers along with Border Czar Tom Homan’s promise to run the largest deportation effort in history regardless of cost, along with a public promise that “worksite enforcement is coming back in a big way” I think it’s safe to say employers can expect greater worksite enforcement actions and employment verification audits in the near future.
The Silicon Valley Bank Failure: Implications on Commercial Leasing
This past Friday, March 10, 2023, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) announced its takeover of the failed Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) after a run on the bank late last week caused the largest-scale U.S. bank failure since Washington Mutual in the 2008 financial crisis. Two days later, New York regulators shuttered Signature Bank (“Signature”).
Texas Regulatory Action a Significant Reminder that TPAs Must Operate Within the Scope of Their License
A third party administer administrator (“TPA”) based out of California recently entered into a Consent Order with the Texas Insurance Department (“Department”). The Consent Order focused on the fact that the TPA had acted outside the scope of its TPA authority for seven years by operating as an adjusting firm handling property and casualty insurance claims on Texas risks.
ASK THE LAWYER: Miller Trust can help with nursing home costs
DEAR JEFF: I have been told that my father is slightly over the income limits for Medicaid, but that a “Miller Trust” may help. What is this? Thanks, “Its So Confusing” Dear “Confusing”: A Miller Trust — also called a “qualified income trust” — can be useful in situations in which a Medicaid applicant has no substantial assets, but does have too much monthly income to qualify, but not enough income to pay for a nursing home. kAmp |:==6C %CFDE A=246D `__T @7 2 A6CD@?’D :?4@>6 :?E@ E96 ECFDE @?
ASK THE LAWYER: Should guardian, trustee be different people?
DEAR JEFF: My husband and I have never had wills, and we are starting to have them prepared. We have young children, so my main concern is their future if something were to happen to both my husband and myself. I know that our wills have to name a guardian and a trustee. Should these be different people, or can one person serve both of these functions? Thanks, “Not Sure” Dear “Not Sure”: It is certainly acceptable (and quite common) for one person to serve in both capacities.
The Great Texas Freeze: Insurance Policies May Leave Landlords Out in the Cold | JD Supra
The historic February 13-17, 2021, winter storm caused billions of dollars in property damage across the state of Texas. Extreme low temperatures, heavy snow and ice storms and widespread power outages led to broken pipes and other weather-related system failures, flooding, destroyed landscaping, loss of inventory and equipment, and a myriad of other problems that will take affected property owners weeks and months from which to recover.
The Great Texas Freeze: Insurance Policies May Leave Landlords Out in the Cold
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ASK THE LAWYER: How long can a child protective custody case drag out?
Dear Jeff: My grandson is involved in a child protective custody case, and it seems to be dragging on too long. How long can these cases last? Thanks, “Let’s Get Going” Dear “Let’s Get Going”: By law, a CPS case must be concluded within one year, although it may be extended for an additional one-time six-month extension in very limited circumstances. kAmkDEC@?8ms62C y677ik^DEC@?8m x? @FC 5:G@C46[ E96 ;F586 8C2?E65 46CE2:? G:D:E2E:@?
ASK THE LAWYER: Motorist has good reason to appeal citation
DEAR JEFF: I was issued a ticket for making an illegal left turn on a two-lane road that did not have a left turn lane. I was hit by a car that was attempting to pass me from behind. I had my left turn signal on and my brakes engaged. The trooper said I should have let the other driver pass me and then make my turn. He said the law states that a person is supposed to stop and allow the traffic coming from behind to pass, even if no traffic is coming toward the turning car. Is this true?
ASK THE LAWYER: Modifying wills and common law marriage
DEAR JEFF: In the early 2000s, I lived in Tyler. At that time, I had a Last Will and Testament made which included my Tyler address. Last year, I sold the home and moved to Lufkin. Do I need to redo the will to show my current address, or can I just write my new address on the back page and have a witness sign it?
Tennessee's unemployment system must improve for both job seeker and employer | Opinion
Jeff Bates is the Managing Partner of Talntly and TA Staffing Tennessee’s unemployment system continues to fail those who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are actively seeking employment, as well as the business community that pays 100 percent of unemployment benefits. It's not the fault of the good people who work within the Division of Employment Security—they've always been more than responsive and fair when it comes to the claim process.
ASK THE LAWYER: So-called 'Three Day Rule' often misunderstood
DEAR JEFF: I bought a used car, and have now changed my mind. When I tried to take it back to the car dealer, they told me the deal has been made, and they won’t refund my money. I thought I had three days to change my mind — isn’t that right? Thanks, “Buyer’s Remorse” Dear “Buyer’s Remorse”: The so-called “Three Day Rule” is often misunderstood. It actually only applies to certain consumer transactions that are entered into away from a place of business.
ASK THE LAWYER: Can a ‘reverse mortgage’ affect Medicaid eligibility?
DEAR JEFF: What is a “reverse mortgage?” I have heard this term on the news several times, but am not familiar with it. If I decide to get one, will it affect my Medicaid eligibility? Signed, “Say What?” Dear “Say What?” There are several different types of reverse mortgages, but basically it is type of arrangement in which an older person receives payments from their mortgage lender based upon the accumulated equity in their home.
ASK THE LAWYER: Homeowner who changed policies wonders which one would cover prior incident
DEAR JEFF: A person on my property was injured recently. No claim has been filed yet. If I changed my homeowner’s insurance carrier now and the incident ends up with a claim being filed, would it be covered by the insurer whose coverage was in place at the time of the incident or by the new company? Signed, “Somebody’s Got To Pay” Dear “Somebody”: The liable company, as a general rule, will be the company in effect when the incident happened.
Getting Started with Enterprise Industrial Data Collection
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 1:00 PM CST{LOCAL_TZ} Add to Calendar IT Getting Started with Enterprise Industrial Data Collection Connecting KEPServerEX to Azure and ThingWorx Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 11 a.m. PT/1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET Attendees qualify for a Certificate of Completion from CFE Media Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory initiatives promise to add incredible value to large manufacturing customers via increased productivity and reduced waste and downtime.
IT Technology in OT Environments: Key Trends from the Field
Wed, Oct 23, 2019 1:00 PM CDT{LOCAL_TZ} Add to Calendar IT Technology in OT Environments: Key Trends from the Field Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 11 a.m. PT/1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET Attendees qualify for a Certificate of Completion from CFE MediaOperational Technology (OT) leaders continue to borrow technology, architectures, and concepts from commercial technology and IT. This enables certain advantages within an OT environment for performance, security, and cost.
When Bringing Equipment Into The Industrial IoT, Choose The Method That Is ‘Just Right’
It is no longer a secret that adopting IoT technologies is critical to maintaining and optimizing industrial equipment and performance. We all know the benefits of using plant floor data to create valuable insights. The conversation is no longer why, but how. How do manufacturers begin the journey of connecting brownfield equipment to industrial IoT offerings?
The new bottoms-up IIoT strategy that may already be underway at your organization
Investment in industrial IoT and Industry 4.0 comes in many forms. We are seeing impressive new greenfield projects driven from the C-suite where new factories are being built with native data access for IoT platforms. We are also seeing brownfield connectivity initiatives driven by CIOs, corporate IT or plant managers, where leadership makes a plant or organization-wide effort to connect existing assets (see this whitepaper for key considerations to keep in mind when connecting legacy assets).
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