Residential Construction Liability Act – Essential Elements
The Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) is the primary governing statute in residential construction law. The RCLA’s main purpose is to give notice of a homeowner’s complaint to a builder and to allow the builder [...]
Collecting a Money Judgement After Winning a Business Dispute
A monetary or money judgment is a court order that awards the plaintiff in a legal action a sum of money. When a case is decided in your favor, especially when the ruling involves a [...]
What Happens to Debt at Death?
Your estate is comprised of all that you own, minus outstanding debts. Any debts that you incurred during your lifetime become the responsibility of your estate or your family at your passing. Repayment of outstanding [...]
Keeping Proprietary Information Safe During Business Negotiations
Negotiation is a process in which two or more parties with varying needs and goals discuss a problem to find a mutually satisfactory solution. In the course of negotiations, it is common for parties to [...]
Protecting a Company from Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
A trade secret can be any formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, process, or collection of information used in a business which derives independent economic value from not being generally known or readily ascertainable to [...]
The Basics: How Does Insurance Impact Litigation Strategy?
In the normal course of business, companies purchase insurance to help manage risks. Some of the most common types of insurance purchased by businesses include commercial general liability, professional liability, and directors’ and officers’ liability. [...]
Breach of Contract Damages: What Should I Expect to Recover (or Pay)?
In a breach of contract case, one or both sides claim that the other party involved in the agreement has failed to live up to the terms of the contract. There are several types of [...]
How to Protect Your Commercial Real Estate from Squatters
For commercial real estate owners, squatters can be a significant nuisance. They can damage property, lower property values, and can even jeopardize your ownership rights. In certain circumstances, allowing squatters on your real estate property [...]