by Courtney | May 17, 2021 | Blog
As we near its twentieth anniversary, we wanted to take a look back at the famous Product Liability case Betty Bullock v. Philip Morris, Incorporated. Most lawsuits involving defective products turn into class action cases, where the rights of everyone who can prove...
by Courtney | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
Business disputes are never pleasant, but sometimes they can be deadly. Unlike most other business-related transactions, a dispute can bear a personal sting. It means that a positive working relationship has now soured. Many business owners assume that it also means a...
by Courtney | Mar 18, 2021 | Blog
One of the most common causes of construction disputes we see is an ill-defined Scope of Work. When drafting a construction contract, workers will frequently put a lot of focus on compensation and deadlines. They tend to put less focus on the Scope of Work, which...
by Courtney | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
You know what they say: starting is the hardest part. If this year is the year you’ve finally decided to make good on starting your own business, congratulations! Taking that first step is what separates an idea from a successful company. The first few months of your...
by Courtney | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Very few people are ever happy to receive a subpoena calling them to court. What many people may not be expecting is a demand letter. A demand letter is exactly what it sounds like – a formal letter demanding something of another party. They can come to a...
by Courtney | Nov 18, 2020 | Blog
There’s nothing more important, prior to starting construction on projects both large and small, than agreeing to and signing a robust, well-negotiated contract. The contract should expressly lay out the scope of work expected of the party furnishing services or...
by Courtney | Oct 20, 2020 | Blog
Business partners, members of an LLC, and other internal stakeholders of a commercial entity have both common law and statutory obligations to their business. These individuals, known as fiduciaries (in this context), have a duty of loyalty to the business they...
by Courtney | Jun 20, 2020 | Blog
The aftermath of a serious personal injury likely involves frantic trips to the hospital, worried calls to loved ones, and a significant amount of emotional (and physical) pain. Auto accidents are a common cause of personal injuries that warrant compensation, but the...
by Courtney | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog
In these unprecedented times, almost all of our daily routines and professions have been impacted due to COVID-19. However, life still goes on, and serious personal injuries that require hospital stays and payouts for damages are still occurring. Whether you already...
by Courtney | May 5, 2020 | Blog
When a party to a contract commits a material breach of that contract, the other party is entitled to seek damages. While there are many different types of damages, consequential damages are often involved in construction projects gone awry. This blog will give you an...
