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You’ve just learned that the government plans to put up a new waterline through your property. You are understandably concerned about this. So, what do you do? Do you have any rights? And what mistakes should you avoid? Both state and federal laws recognize and...
Construction projects are complex endeavors that require careful planning and execution. Despite the best-laid plans, unforeseen circumstances, such as scope changes, can lead to disputes and, in some cases, litigation. Suppose this is your current predicament; it’s...
Ford appears to be all in on electric vehicles (EVs), as it is working to expand its production of these vehicles for the future. Ford has been working on this since 2021 when the company said it would be putting around $11.4 billion toward EV development. One thing...
Running a construction company is, at best, challenging. No matter how skilled your workforce is, issues will inevitably arise. Being aware of the common types of problems that might occur on the job goes a long way in helping you prevent them. Unclear terms often...
Eminent domain is the process by which the government can take private property. This is supposed to be done in situations where it is publicly beneficial for the government to use that property. An example is if they’re building an interstate and the property is...
In the business world, contracts govern everything from the relationships you have with your workers to the agreements you have with suppliers, vendors and clients. But what happens when an agreement doesn’t proceed as planned? Sometimes, one or both sides want to...
Construction projects require meticulous planning, precise execution and tight adherence to timelines. However, it's not uncommon to encounter unexpected changes or additions to the project that were not initially accounted for in its original scope and schedule,...
Eminent domain is the process by which the government can take private property to use for public projects. Common examples include putting in an interstate or building a highway overpass. As public infrastructure expands, property sometimes has to be used and can be...
Ownership of personal property is something that people in the United States often think of as a fundamental right. This is one of the differences of American culture, as compared to the cultures that it came out of. The state is not supposed to own everything, but...
Generally, there is a clear legal boundary between where your property begins and that of another party ends. For example, you may own your house and the land around it, including the driveway. However, in some cases, private land may border that which is in public...