What Is Construction Retainage? To receive payment for a project, the contractor must complete the project in its entirety. If a large company with a power lawyer team often take a long time to fully pay their contractors, an average Joe like you and me will have it harder to collect than a Fortune 500 company. That is where construction […]
Understanding Florida Statute: Air Conditioner Requirements
Air Conditioning in Florida: The Laws In Florida, the regulation of air conditioning systems in both residential and commercial buildings is generally governed by the Florida Building Code (FBC), as adopted and amended. The FBC applies to all construction and alteration of one- or two-family dwellings and all other types of buildings. Certain residential buildings less than three stories may […]
Deciphering Florida Building Code: Commercial Restroom Provisions
Florida Building Code Overview In the State of Florida, every public and commercial building must comply with the Florida Building Code (the "Building Code"). The Building Code is a compilation of licensing requirements and building specifications, covering everything from the minimum height of commercial fences, to the threshold height for commercial shower floors. All property owners must comply with the […]
How to Write an Affidavit for Family Court
Affidavit in Family Court In many family law proceedings, an Affidavit is the only document that a court has to help decide the outcome of a case.An Affidavit, which is also called an affidavit in the legal community, is a document that is sworn by the person signing it and is then signed and stamped in order to be valid. […]
Selecting the Best Legal Malpractice Attorney in Louisiana
What is Legal Malpractice A general understanding of Legal Malpractice is important for any potential client. Lodging a legal malpractice case is not only important for the individual who has suffered from bad client service, it’s also important for their lawyer (who may be protected by liability insurance or deep pockets), and most importantly, our judicial system.From a practical perspective, […]
How to Compose a Proper Contract Termination Letter
What is Contract Termination From a legal standpoint, the common law of England recognises two basic grounds for a party’s ability to terminate a contract: by a "mistake" (which operates at the time of entering into the contract), or "breach".Contract termination refers to an act whereby a contractual party is no longer bound by all the contractual obligations. Termination does […]
Labor Law 101: Selecting The Right Attorney In Georgia
Georgia Labor Law Primer The practice of labor and employment law, or labor law as it is often referred to, generally encompasses the areas of the relationship between the employer and his employee or employees, often in the context of a unionized workforce. Labor law sets out the obligations and rights each party has to the other under state or […]
Explaining Single Case Agreements: A Resource for Patients and Providers
The Basics of Single Case Agreements A Single Case Agreement ("SCA") is a contractual agreement between an insurance provider and an out-of-network healthcare provider. The agreement allows the out-of-network provider to bill the insurance provider for services rendered to that patient, despite not being an enrolled provider with that insurance company . SCAs are typically entered when an insurance company […]
Key Conditions of ‘F’ Reorganizations, a Practical Walkthrough
What Constitutes an ‘F’ Reorganization? An "F" reorganization is a tax-free business transaction in which a corporation transforms into another corporation without the complexities of other forms of reorganizations. According to the IRS: "In a reorganization under § 368(a)(1)(F), the following series of steps occur:Forms NF and C and a statement of identification are filed.June 17, 1999 Release, Cumulative Bulletin […]
What Do You Need to Know About Prenuptial Agreements in Georgia?
What is a Prenuptial Agreement? Marital agreements are often called prenups in Georgia. Simply put, a prenuptial agreement in Georgia is a contract. More specifically, it is a contract between two people who will be married for the purpose of establishing binding legal rights and obligations in the event they ever divorce. The Georgia statute governing prenuptial agreements is O.C.G.A. […]