Mortgage Companies Sitting on Insurance Checks
Many times, a homeowner or a general contractor is surprised to learn that the mortgage company on a house is able to intercept insurance proceeds on a covered loss and delay payment. The mortgage company might refuse to disburse money until after the construction project is completed, despite the fact that the construction contract requires […]
Public Health Emergency Leave in Colorado – It Is Still Here And It Has Been Expanded.
By now, employers should be aware that Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplace Act (“HFWA”) includes a provision requiring employers to provide up to eighty (80) hours of paid leave for employees affected by a Public Health Emergency (PHE). See C.R.S. § 8-13.3-405(1). Of course, at the time of its passage in 2020, this law was […]
Contracting and Public Adjusting
Most people do not have the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars it takes to repair their property after a major loss just laying around. So, contractors who specialize in repairing from losses due to weather, fire, or flood often will agree to work for the insurance proceeds. This can create some tension when […]
What Should I Look for When Hiring a Lawyer?
Nobody wants to be in a situation where they need a lawyer, but the reality is that they are necessary for a multitude of situations. Uncovering the right person to represent you can be a confusing situation, but there are a few things you should look at before trusting someone for your legal situation. Lawyers […]
How Do You Form a Business?
Whether you’re a business of just a couple people, or have multiple employees, you might be able to benefit from forming a corporation, limited liability company, or other business entity. The process of forming a company means that you are creating an entity that is legally separate from you. A company can be sold and […]
Pending Lawsuits against Artificial Intelligence
Pending Lawsuits against Artificial Intelligence Computer software can be used to mimic human creativity in fields like art, coding, writing, and music. Because there is not yet an established legal framework on how to treat these technologies and because creators are concerned, justifiably so, that these developments are about to disrupt their industries, lawsuits are […]
Artificial Intelligence Invades Creative Professions
Even if the core part of your business is something other than art, music, or writing, you are still impacted by the changes in computer generated creative works . Does your business have a website? Does it advertise? Do you need to write proportional materials, job descriptions, memos, or other documents? If so, you should […]
Independent Contractors
New Workshop This Workshop took place on today WILL YOUR BUSINESS SURVIVE AN AUDIT? If your business pays sales force, office staff, production crews, or other workers on a 1099 instead of a W-2, can you answer these questions? Am I using independent contractors in the right way or am I at risk for a […]
What Does a Business Attorney Do?
Large and small businesses must ensure that all their proceedings follow the law. A business attorney can provide the guidance, expertise, and counsel to ensure a company is keeping in line with legal standards in various business practices. Learn more about what a business attorney can do to protect and support your business. If you […]