What is a Contractor Dispute? There are many types of contractor disputes. To name a few: In most instances, these types of claims are based on negligence or negligence per se; violation of the terms of a contract; breach of a statutory duty; violation of the Florida Building Code; and/or violation of local zoning ordinances.Contractor […]
Overview of Texas State Continuation State continuation coverage laws like Texas’ are sometimes referred to as "mini-COBRA" laws and run parallel to the federal COBRA requirement. They are designed to close the gap in COBRA coverage for employers with fewer than 20 employees or to supplement it for larger employers that are subject to COBRA.Texas […]
ADA Signage Law 101 An Overview of the Law: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Signed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) infused a significant cultural shift in how disabilities are perceived and treated in American society. Prior to the ADA laws and regulations regarding the treatment of individuals with disabilities were […]
A Definitive Intro into Legal Exceptions Exceptions are standard in legal dealings. Contracting parties often recognize the possibility that not everything in life will go according to plan. As a result, legal documents typically include exceptions to deal with these contingencies. Though exceptions can be confusing – and may even seem contradictory to the plain […]
The Law and Your HOA: What They Can and Cannot Do Most Homeowners Associations (HOAs) have the legal authority to force you to abide by their rules and regulations as long as they have correctly followed the procedures set out in Florida Statutes Chapter 720. They also have the legal authority to enforce the collection […]
What is Certified Mail, Anyway? The prominent definition of certified mail in practical use is that it is a mailing method within the United States Postal Service which has more formal tracking and receipt features than regular mail. Among these features is that certified mail allows you to identify the date which the mail was […]
Summary of the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act The Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act (H.R. 2510, S. 545) is legislation that has been introduced in Congress aimed at addressing inequities experienced by law enforcement officers in regard to their starting pay and patrol salaries. Presently, there are salary disparities in place not only between departments […]
Getting to Know Project Labor Agreements A PLA, or Project Labor Agreement, is defined as an agreement between labor and management that establishes, for the duration of the project, the terms and conditions of employment for everyone who agrees to work on a particular construction or infrastructure project. PLAs can apply to both unionized and […]
Facts about Indiana harassment laws Harassment in Indiana is not defined in a standalone statute, but rather it is found contained within various other Indiana laws. Indiana Code ยง 35-45-2-2 identifies the offense of harassment. The statute states:"(a) A person who, with intent to harass, annoying, enhance the safety of, or alarm another person interacts […]
Vexatious Litigant Defined In the Family Court system, a vexatious litigant is defined as someone who engages in relentless or harassing litigation, often against various parties within the same matter, notwithstanding the outcome of prior litigation. A vexatious litigant does not have to be representing themselves for the court to make such a declaration, but […]
