Case Overview Tidwell v. Jensen, No. 20231081-CA (Utah Ct. App. Jan. 29, 2026) The Utah Court of Appeals reversed a district court’s grant of judgment as a matter of law … Continue reading “Utah case alleging fraud against the dealer: Tidwell v. Jensen (Jan. 29, 2026)”

Over the past four decades, Faux Law Group has litigated and evaluated numerous claims against Utah DMV dealer bonds, and, in the process, has utilized the following seven steps in … Continue reading “Seven Steps in Evaluating Utah DMV Dealer Bond Claims”

In most cases, the maximum exposure of the surety is the penal sum of the bond. However, there are some exceptions where the surety litigates a bond claim and ultimately … Continue reading “Nevada Contractor License Bond Penal Sum Issues”

In Nevada, the general rule concerning statutes of limitation is that a cause of action accrues when the wrong occurs and a party sustains injuries for which relief could be … Continue reading “The Discovery Rule and Statutes of Limitation in Nevada”

Handling Utah DMV bond claims as a surety requires a strategic approach to evaluating liability, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Sureties must carefully assess the validity of … Continue reading “Six Thoughts on Evaluating Utah DMV Dealer Bond Claims”

Section 58-55-604 of the Utah Code states that a contractor may not seek “collection of compensation” in court for any work that requires a license if, at the time the … Continue reading “When Is Failure to Be Properly Licensed a Bar to a Contractor’s Claim in Utah?”

By Willi Siepmann & Kurt Faux Contractor’s license bonds are required by statute in Nevada (NRS 624.270), and claims against the bond are also governed by statute (NRS 624.274). Therefore … Continue reading “The ABC’s of Evaluating Contractor’s License Bond Claims in Nevada – Updated 2024”

By Kurt Faux & Willi Siepmann Contractor licensing in Nevada is controlled by the provisions of Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 624. It provides for general licenses and specialty licenses, and in many instances, … Continue reading “A Primer on Handling Nevada Contractor License Bond Claims”

We have written a book on all aspects of Nevada surety law entitled: “Nevada Surety Law.” This book discusses surety bond statutes, case law and legal issues specific to Nevada … Continue reading “Nevada Surety Law Book”

The Nevada Legislature modified bonding requirements in Assembly Bill No. 39 (AB 39) concerning construction, remodeling, repair, or improvements to existing, completed single-family residences that are occupied by their owners.  … Continue reading “Assembly Bill No. 39: Key Highlights for Sureties in Nevada”