Civil Litigation

If you own a rental property, whether it’s a single-family home or an apartment complex, you have an obligation under both federal and state laws to provide accessibility to renters with disabilities. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the...

On a large, lengthy construction project, the cost of materials can change significantly between the time you contract to do a job and the time you actually purchase the materials. Everything from fuel prices to supply chain issues to natural disasters and more can...

There are exceptions, but it is often good for a contract to include a deadline on which those goods or services have to be rendered. A deadline or defined schedule should also be used in the case of a contract that purchases a recurring service or a delivery of...

A construction project can be a lengthy and resource-intensive undertaking. However, even the most organized project can run into problems. With so many parties involved in a construction project, it is not uncommon for disputes to emerge.  No two construction...

There are many situations in which business professionals are tempted to use handshake deals or just agree on an oral contract. Usually, this is done when they want to get things completed quickly or when they honestly trust the other party. It seems simple and easy...

Your company hired a local landscaping company to add some landscaping and plants to the area around your company’s building. You signed a contract and made a down payment of half of the total cost. Unfortunately, the landscaper hasn’t kept up their end of the bargain...

Construction disputes are common occurrences in the construction industry. Construction disputes often arise when one party to the contract claims that another has not fulfilled their obligations under the contract, or where there is a dispute over payments, delays in...

When you’re a landlord, good tenants can be hard to find -- and bad tenants can create serious problems for you both financially and legally. When you want rid of a troublesome tenant, however, you need to follow the correct process for eviction. Any self-help...

If you hire another company to render goods and services, and they sign a contract, they may assume that failing to deliver is the only way that they can violate the contract. You already paid them, so they have to fulfill the deal eventually to avoid litigation. ...

Civil lawsuits are useful tools for businesses dealing with contract disputes. However, some business owners and executives are reticent to take legal action after a contract dispute. Those unfamiliar with how the courts handle such disputes might wrongfully assume...