Sometimes all you need to navigate the legal landscape is a little information. Our blogs and articles touch on a wide spectrum of legal matters that can pop up in both business and everyday life, and we hope they’ll shed a little light wherever you happen to need it.
Many of you have felt that sinking feeling in your stomach after noticing the flashing lights of a police car in their rear view mirror. At best, getting pulled over by police and cited will ruin your day. At worst, you could end up arrested. More likely, you are left with the cost of a hefty court fine for the citation, and a mark on your driving record which can impact your auto insurance rates. …
Every parent who is getting divorced should be sure to include in the final divorce decree a provision establishing which party will maintain health insurance coverage for the benefit of the minor children. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their dependents have minimum essential health care coverage. …
Injured in an accident? Do you have enough insurance coverage? Most people understand they have liability insurance to cover themselves if they cause an accident. Most people also understand they have uninsured motorist coverage in the event they are injured by a negligent driver with no insurance. Most people assume they have underinsured motorist coverage in the event the negligent driver has insufficient liability limits to cover their damages. …
Several states have made legislative changes to their construction lien and bond laws. This article provides a brief summary of some of the more significant changes in the state lien and bond laws for commercial projects over the last year. …
WFJ’s own Andrew Nielsen is being published in CFMA Building Profits Magazine with an article on staffing from a legal perspective.
A new law was enacted by the Massachusetts legislature which limits the retainage amount on certain commercial construction projects. It defines the “substantial completion” date, and provides the timing for payment of retainage. The law applies to contracts entered into after November 6, 2014. …
Pennsylvania recently amended its Mechanic’s Lien law.
A State Construction Notices Directory will be created for posting Owner’s Notice of Commencement, Subcontractor’s Notice of Furnishing, Owner’s Notice of Nonpayment, and Owner’s Notice of Completion. …