If you run a business where you provide any kind of service to your customers or clients, a contract template that outlines the terms of your services could streamline the process and save you time, money and energy in the long run. Having a contract template does not mean you cannot modify the contract to...Read More

One of the most common reasons that a contractor seeks counsel from an attorney is when it has performed the work for or provided the goods and services to its client, and then, the client fails – or worse, refuses – to pay.First, do you have a written contract?This month, Laura and I (Amy) have...Read More

During the spring (and summer) months, there is a significant uptick of residential home improvement projects underway or being scheduled, and therefore, this time of year is critical for home improvement contractors and subcontractors. Also, last year saw a huge increase in the number of home projects undertaken. The COVID pandemic forced more and more...Read More

Non-compete agreements have been the subject of a litany of litigation around the country for many years. They are one of a variety of different types of what’s called a restrictive covenant, which could also include non-disclosure agreements and non-solicitation agreements. It is common for a single agreement to include many, if not all of...Read More

One of the areas that we get the most questions about is contracts – in particular, contracts relating to small business owners. We are frequently asked whether the owners of a small business need to have a written agreement in place or if a handshake is good enough, and even if they do have an...Read More