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...
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,...
If you are thinking about having work done on your home in Raleigh, or elsewhere in North Carolina, you know that choosing the right contractor is crucial. Home repairs and renovations are rarely cheap, and if your contractor lacks the competence to do the work...
