If your home has suffered from storm or hurricane damage, you’ll want to make sure that you get the damage repaired as quickly as possible. If you ever need to sell your home, you want it to be in good repair, and storm damage — especially when it concerns your roof — could create more […]
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Could a noncompete agreement lurking in your employment contract prevent you from doing the only job you’ve ever done, even if you don’t have any special knowledge or only work a blue-collar job? Many are astonished to find out that they’re barred from taking their work experience and using it to find a better-paying job […]
Many individuals of an advanced age, with heirs or significant assets, may have wills in place that state their wishes as it relates to which belongings they want their loved ones to inherit. At the same time, others may not. While Florida law generally outlines how the division of assets should be handled in the […]
Construction projects involve the investment of significant sums of money. This is one of the reasons it is so critical that, in drafting a work contract, you do so in a way that keeps your interests at heart. A well-crafted construction contract should thoroughly describe the project you’re looking to have completed. It should also […]
When you want to take someone to court, you’ll go through the process of litigation. In real estate, there’s always a chance that you may need to sue or pursue a claim in court. Perhaps a contract is breached or a tenant does not pay on time. Regardless of the event, if you want the […]
When drafting a contract, it’s important to make sure it’s going to stand if it winds up in court. Below are four reasons it may not be upheld that you want to watch out for. First, the contract may not stand if it was made under duress. Both parties have to willingly enter into the […]
No matter who you work for, most employers ask their employees to sign a noncompete clause in this day and age. Doctors aren’t, unfortunately, immune to this. Hospitals have taken to utilizing noncompete clauses as a way to ensure that the doctors they hire don’t walk away and take their patients with them or work […]
“Buyer’s remorse” is something that almost everyone recognizes. At some point in your life, you’ve probably purchased something that wasn’t in your budget and paid more for it than you intended. It’s one thing, however, when your buyer’s remorse is over a pair of designer shoes or a high-tech toy and quite another when the […]
Having a home built is a milestone in a person’s life. It is exciting, stressful, overwhelming and fun all at once. Whether you’ve had a home built before or this is your first experience with new construction, it is in your best interest to protect yourself when hiring a contractor. Here are some tips to […]
While there are many crimes that exist that seem to be targeted at one group or another, when it comes to seniors, they often are victimized by investment or securities fraud. Fraudsters engaging in this type of crime rely heavily on using their smooth talking ways to convince seniors that they’re making wise investment choices […]
