If you’ve found a problem with your home caused by how it was built, your entire investment in your house is at risk. An improperly laid foundation can jeopardize the entire structure, for example. A poorly installed roof can cause extensive water damage. North...
People often say that contracts are the lifeblood of a business. It is certainly true that written agreements dictate a company's revenue and obligations to a great extent. However, contracts don't always guarantee performance by the parties involved, and mistakes or...
Maybe you had to hire an outside expert for a project you wanted to complete for a client. Perhaps the project was an internal one, like remodeling your office space. When your business hires a contractor to do a job, you expect them to follow through and complete the...
When you decide that you want to go into business, one of the first steps you need to take is the selection of your business form. The entity that you create for the purpose of doing business will influence everything from your personal liability to the taxes that you...
When you execute a contract with another party, you should be able to trust that they will follow through with what they promised your company. Unfortunately, some businesses and contract professionals will breach their agreements with your company, leaving you in an...
One of the first pieces of advice people give small business owners is to be careful about their contracts. Recognizing that you need a formal contract for most business agreements is important, as is ensuring that your contract contains all of the necessary terms and...
If you think of an estate plan as nothing more than a last will, it is very easy to put off creating one. After all, there are state laws that will divide your property among your closest family members if you die without a will. However, a good estate plan is more...
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...
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...
