Don’t Lien for Non Lienable Services
A general contractor entered into a contract to remodel a house. He hired a number of subcontractors to complete the contracted work. The interior designer wasn’t one of them; she had a direct contract with the owner but she performed her work through the contractor.
When...
What to Do With That Check Marked Paid In Full
You are finally getting to the end of that large remodeling project. The wood decking is done, the replacement siding is in and the new kitchen appliances delivered. So you tally up those few remaining change orders and submit your last payment application. But to...
Garrison Keillor’s Cruise Remains on Hold with No Refund and No Rescheduled Date
The cruise ship owned by Prairie Grand, LLC, a company founded by famed radio personality, Garrison Keillor, has been docked and on hold since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began. The vessel, the Veendam, was set to sail with 1,350 passengers for the...
How do I get paid after sending notification to the surety?
You did the work but didn’t get paid. So you sent your notice of nonpayment and backup documents. Why won’t the bonding company pay? Why is it taking so long?
It’s important to understand that a surety doesn’t work like insurance. When...
Model Rights and Photography Copyright Explained
Model Rights and Photography Copyright Explained
The law regarding model rights and photography is pretty clear cut, yet it remains a subject of confusion for many. It’s understandable that both the photographer and model they capture in print want to safeguard their reputation.
The...
The Basics: Choosing A Lawyer and Understanding Attorney Billing
Where do you start in choosing a lawyer? The guidelines in “The Basics: Choosing A Lawyer and Understanding Attorney Billing” can help you feel more secure in selecting someone to take your case. Knowing what to look for and what to...
The Basics: Choosing A Lawyer and Understanding Attorney Billing
Where do you start in choosing a lawyer? The guidelines in “The Basics: Choosing A Lawyer and Understanding Attorney Billing” can help you feel more secure in selecting someone to take your case. Knowing what to look for and what to ask gives you the...
Coronavirus Lawsuits Began to Flood Court Systems
The fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has hit our nation’s legal system. It has been reported that 917 federal and state lawsuits have been filed due to the pandemic on a number of legal grounds ranging from unsafe working conditions for frontline workers to...
COVID-19 Delays May Warrant Additional Time But Not Additional Costs
A recent decision issued by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) could offer some insight as to how courts will treat the inevitable flood of COVID-19 delay claims that will soon surface. The decision stems from a case where an outbreak of Ebola disrupted...
So, one of your employees tested positive for Coronavirus. Now what?
Who do you tell? Who do you have to tell? Do I have to report this to OSHA?...