The terms included in a contract clarify what obligations parties - including businesses – have to one another. Whether a company hires a construction firm to perform work, the contract negotiated governs the business relationship between the two parties. Typically,...
Contract Disputes
How thorough contracts can help protect your business
People start or purchase businesses as a way to generate revenue. Profitable companies can have value on their own in addition to providing income for those who own or operate a business. Unfortunately, running a business comes with a significant amount of liability...
When to consider filing a contract dispute claim
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...
Could these essentials help a contract meet a court’s scrutiny?
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...
Change of Plans? What to consider if your wedding or event is cancelled due to COVID-19
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...
With a breach of contract, you have options to pursue
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...
What should you do if a subcontractor makes a mistake?
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...
Can you avoid a construction dispute that goes to court?
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...
If delays impact your home project, you may want to litigate
You hired a contractor to come and install a new bathroom as an addition to your home. You made it clear that the latest you wanted it to be installed and finished was two months from the date you signed the contract. They said it would only take a few days to add the...
Yes, you can hold a business liable for missing deadlines
You've been waiting for your latest real estate renovation to be completed long past the end date on your contract. It has been at least two weeks since the date the construction team was supposed to finish the last phase of work, and you expected the finished product...