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An Overview of the Miller Act for Federal Construction Projects
What Is the Miller Act? All federal construction improvement projects are regulated by the Miller Act, a law that was passed in the United States in 1935. According to the US General Services Administration (GSA), “[t]he Miller Act requires that prime contractors for...
What Is a Real Estate Trust Fund Account?
A trust account is a legal arrangement through which assets are held by a third party for the benefit of another party (either an individual or a group). The three main parties involved in all trust funds are the grantor or settlor, the beneficiary, and the trustee....
Easements and Commercial Real Estate
An easement, often called a “right of way,” is a complex facet of property rights law. Basically, easements provide a right to use or access particular land for some particular purpose; it is a grant of permission (not ownership interest) provided to the easement...
What is Business Fraud?
Fraud involves the false representation of facts, by intentionally withholding essential information or providing false statements to someone to gain something undeserved or unwarranted. Business fraud refers more specifically to illegal activities perpetrated by...
5 Situations for Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
If you’ve been injured in an accident—physically or psychologically—as a result of negligence by another individual, company, agency, or organization, you may require the services of a personal injury attorney who can help you collect monetary damages for injuries...
Unemployment during the COVID-19 Pandemic
When the novel coronavirus hit the United States and COVID-19 developed into a global pandemic, the process and places of work changed drastically almost overnight. Undervalued jobs like grocery workers and utility workers became essential; and workplaces like offices...
Can I Be Fired Because of My Political Beliefs?
Another Presidential election in emotionally charged times weighs on Americans. Political discussions around the proverbial office watercooler abound. Some folks join in praising the person you support; others sound off against that candidate. But when the boss stops...
An Attorney for Wrongful Death Cases
Losing a loved one is an extremely painful and emotional event for family members and friends, especially when it is a loss that could have been avoided. When someone dies due to the negligent or careless actions of another, the pain is often more intense for those...
Construction Liens: Protection for Contractors
Property owners frequently fail to pay contractors, subcontractors, construction workers, and other professionals in the construction industry for work they complete. This leaves building tradespeople in the unfortunate position of needing legal methods to help recoup...
Construction Contract Impacts of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus and the resulting disease of COVID-19 have made indelible impacts on the construction industry. Because there is a relatively small profit margin for many construction contracts, a disproportionate number of contractors have been unable to...