When planning parties, business owners should be mindful of state laws that hold employers who host a party where alcohol is served liable for injuries caused by the negligent or reckless acts of employees who may leave the party intoxicated.

Changes in the scope, timing, and plans and specifications of a construction project are the most frequent types of disputes between subcontractors, contractors, and owners.

While it is true that construction in general, and roofing contracting in particular, is not "rocket science," you may have more to protect than you think.

The purpose of this article is to first define the various dispute resolution mechanisms, then to share some thoughts as to which path to follow, given the circumstances of the particular conflict in which you may be placed.

In the context of both residential and commercial construction, a contractor's relationship with its customers must be defined and the contractor must be well informed.

Anticipating potential pitfalls will help contractors reduce or eliminate common conflicts.

Taking time to carefully select the person or persons with whom a contractor will trust to address and solve its legal issues is an invaluable investment with both short-term and long-term dividends.

Unreasonable subcontract terms should not be agreed to and you should be on the lookout for general contractors who try to force them upon you.

While different states have different laws and regulations pertaining to payment bonds, there are several common facets of this area of the law that apply.

The most important step in the preparation process is having a well-written, comprehensive subcontractor agreement.