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As an owner of a small or family-owned business, you can choose from many tools to transition your business to the next generation of leadership.

Running the business generally overshadows thinking about the next generation of ownership, but failing to plan for ownership transition can destroy the business.

The rapid expansion of computers has been a tremendous boon to the productivity of business. But these tools also present litigation challenges and expenses.

Contractors regularly enter into agreements that define an individual or entity as an independent contractor. This designation can be critically important on multiple levels.

In the terms and conditions of many construction contracts, giving written notice of a possible legal claim for damages is a prerequisite for filing suit later.

Including key protections in the terms and conditions of your contracts can help you avoid common credit and payment problems.

The March 15, 2008, crane collapse in New York City has raised many questions about who can be held legally liable for such tragic events.

Subcontractors bidding on projects must thoroughly review and understand the terms of the bid documents. Failure to read and understand the conditions can have harsh results.

Lack of proper licensing can have a tremendous impact on your ability to secure payment for work performed. In some states, lack of licensure inhibits claims for payment. In others, lack of licensing can be a complete bar to recovery.

It is axiomatic in the construction industry that the timing of a project can have a huge impact on its potential for success, failure or dispute.

Damages associated with mold repairs - not to mention personal injury claims flowing from mold - dramatically up the ante and the risk associated with water penetration cases.

Recent changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have caused a ripple through not only law firms and the courts, but also through businesses of every type around the country.

There are certain basic steps you need to make if you are starting a new construction business. We take a look at a few of them.

A great deal of attention is focused whether arbitration is preferable to litigation. Many contractors overlook hidden details that often can define the answer to that question.

A series of recent decisions ruling in favor of our client in a case involving a payment bond claim may herald greatly increased pressure against surety companies.

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