Please join us at the Racing for Rescues race on Sunday, May 7th at the NCSU Centennial Campus!There will be both a 5K with and without dogs and also a 2K that dogs are welcome to join as well!To register and donate please follow this link.We hope to see you on...
Month: March 2017
Morganton psychiatric hospital project subject of dispute between DHHS and contractor, P.2
In our last post, we began looking at a construction dispute involving the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and a contractor charged with heading up the construction of a mental hospital in Morganton. As we noted, the state is now attempting to...
Morganton psychiatric hospital project subject of dispute between DHHS and contractor, P.1
We have previously looked at the topic of construction delays on this blog, mentioning some of the principles of sorting out such disputes, which are quite common in construction projects. As easy as it may be to look at the general rules that govern construction...
Rolling with the flow: Updating your estate plan
Hardly a year passes that doesn't bring some change in a person's life. If you look back over the past year, you may recall weddings, divorces, births and deaths within your family. You will also remember a presidential election, changes in tax laws and fluctuations...
Landlords: work with experienced attorney to address liabilities related to major property damage
Renting property can be a lucrative business, but it does involve certain costs and legal duties and comes with certain risks. One of the duties landlords owe to tenants is to keep the rental property in a habitable condition. This means performing ongoing upkeep and...
NC couple sues reality show production company over substandard construction work, P.2
Previously, we began discussing a lawsuit filed by a North Carolina couple against the production company for the HGTV show "Love It Or List It." As we noted, the couple has made a number of allegations against the show's production company.According to the couple,...
Addressing liability for delays in construction projects, P.2
In our last post, we began looking at the issue of construction delays, and the importance of determining what specific aspects of the project caused the delay, who is responsible for the delay, and whether the delay entitles a contractor to a time extension or...
NC couple sues reality show production company over substandard construction work, P.1
Some of our readers will be familiar with the HGTV series, “Love It Or List It,” which features homeowning couples choosing between renovating their current home or selling and purchasing a new home better suited to their needs. The series has one host,...
Addressing liability for delays in construction projects
Delays disputes are one of most common contract disputes in construction projects. Depending on the nature and details of the project, and the type and extent of the delay, as well as any remedial measures taken, the costs of delays can be little or great. When the...
Avoiding unintended commercial lease termination: work with experienced legal counsel
One of the important issues businesses need to carefully consider when negotiating a commercial lease is the terms related to default and remedies available to the landlord in the event of default. Landlords can naturally be expected to demand terms which favor an...