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...
Contract Disputes
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...
How to handle a contract dispute
How to handle a contract dispute during a construction project can be a big problem. For one thing, you may not be able to move forward with your work until the issue is resolved. Also, it could end up costing you more money to deal with the dispute if you end up...
Settle construction disputes quickly with these tips
Construction projects often turn into contract disputes. Consider this scenario: You have been happily working with a subcontractor on a construction project for the last several years, but lately, they have not performed as agreed. They have not been showing up...