A 2-year-old yellow lab sat in an overcrowded shelter 186 days ago after having been found as a stray. As a gorgeous and young dog, there should have been hope for a family to save him quickly. Unfortunately for Cooper, he had heartworm disease. Transmitted through...
As a pet parent, it’s difficult to look toward a future in which you may not be able to care for your animal. However, if you put this off, you’re putting your pet at risk. And that’s not a risk you want to take. A pet trust is one of the best ways to protect the...
While there are legal limits on debt collection practices that companies can engage in against an individual, some businesses still become aggressive when they haven't received payment in a few months. The company might start calling you frequently or sending you...
Construction contractors in North Carolina and elsewhere need to make sure they protect themselves as they embark on any project. Doing so often means negotiating contracts that protect their interests. Even though every contract will have terms unique to each...
The COVID-19 global pandemic is novel and unprecedented, yet it is forcing us all to pay close attention to somewhat archaic and "boilerplate" provisions in our contracts in order to evaluate what options may be available if COVID-19 requires that your event be...
Mistakes made during renovations, remodeling projects and new construction projects can drastically impact the value of the property and the ability of the owner to quietly enjoy their space. When construction professionals make significant mistakes, the property...
In the construction industry, getting bad reviews can hurt your business and make it harder to get new jobs. That's why it has always been important to you to be able to make your customers happy with the results. Unfortunately, the last time you worked with a client,...
Whenever you and another party have a contract, there is a risk of one person breaching it. Whether they fail to deliver an item on time or you don't receive the services you paid for, a breach of contract can have a real impact on your business.With any kind of...
You have a great team of workers who you've been working with for years, but this job is much larger than what you usually take on. To help, you hired several subcontractors who you felt would do a great job on your project.Unfortunately, one of the subcontractors...
If there is anything you want, it's to avoid a construction project dispute. A dispute can cost you time and money, and it could hurt the outcome of the project.With a solid contract in place, it may be possible to avoid some disputes. Every contract needs to be read...
