The Right Entity One of the basic elements of a contract is to know who you’re dealing with. (No, Who’s on first). If you are representing an LLC or Corporation, make sure the LLC or Corporation is identified as the party to the contract. If you identify yourself as a party, you can become individually … Continue reading “Contract Terms 1: The Parties”

A contract is not going to prevent all disputes. It will definitely prevent some, but certainly not all. I would guess that about 90% of the lawsuits my firm handles involve a contract. And, frankly speaking, many of the cases are good cases with fair arguments on both sides of the issues. So does this … Continue reading “Your Contract Has Problems. They all do.”

So there you are, looking at a contract you found on the internet. You’re thinking about using it for your business. It looks pretty good to you. But you also think to yourself, “Maybe I should have an attorney look this over.” You’re probably thinking this because society has taught you that sophisticated business people … Continue reading “How much will it cost to have your attorney look over your contract? Plus, one tip for getting a good deal”

A contract typically consists of the fairly standard parts. Each part may be different depending on what the contract is for, but most of the time these standard terms are there. The Title – This is what you call the agreement (obviously). The Parties – Identifies the individuals or entities subject to the contract. The … Continue reading “The Anatomy of a Contract”

You’re an entrepreneur for a few reasons: You want to make money, you want to make a difference, or want to control your own destiny. The main reason, though, is because you just feel a drive to do it and that drive consumes you. You are, as Michael O’Neal from The Solopreneur Hour would say, … Continue reading “The 5 People Every Business Owner Should Know”

Utah Strictly Enforces Preliminary Notice Requirement on Bond Claims A federal district court recently submitted an interesting ruling regarding Utah’s private bond statute. Utah Code Annotated section 14-2- 1(2) requires the posting of a bond on any private commercial construction project exceeding $50,000. The payment bond is for the protection of all persons supplying labor, … Continue reading “I am the Gatekeeper”

Gaining momentum – and being explored by at least one local municipality – are actions and claims against sureties for violation of Nevada’s Unfair Claims Practices Act (“Act”). See NRS 686A.310. Claimants seek not only compensatory damages, but also punitive damages – to incentivize the surety to pay otherwise questionable or invalid claims. In our … Continue reading “An Emerging Strategy of Claimants – Nevada’s Unfair Claims Practices Act”