For business owners in Florida, succession planning can be a complicated process. If you don't want your business to shut down after you retire, you need to choose someone who can take over as the head of the company. And choosing the right person is only half the...
Two myths related to trusts
Estate planning is confusing enough without the myths provided over Facebook. This can be especially true when it comes to trusts. Indeed, the word, trust, can often cause one’s eyes to glaze over, even an attorney. But, of course to create one, one will definitely...
Falls are the cause of many construction injuries
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, falls are a major cause of serious construction-related injuries and fatalities. For one, falls account for over 33% of all construction fatalities in a given year, making falling one of OSHA’s...
Tips for getting a better contract the next time you go into negotiations
Gone are the days of the “handshake deal.” Now, you’d better have a contract to back up your agreement if you expect to have any protection under the law if things go wrong. But negotiating a good contract is partly skill and partly art -- and both take some time to...
Material and nonmaterial breaches of contract should be taken seriously
When you hired a third party to assist with a construction project, you assumed that they’d follow the specifications and stick to the contract you had put together. They worked for a few weeks, and you decided to make a visit to the construction site to review what...
Construction workers need proper PPE
To be safe on the job, construction workers have to have the right personal protection equipment (PPE). This industry is one of the most hazardous in the United States, producing the highest number of fatal accidents year after year. Hazards are often unpredictable,...
What are the construction industry’s Fatal Four?
If you’re a construction worker, it is very important to understand the specific risks that you face on the job. Fortunately, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration tracks statistics on construction sites all over the United States, and an analysis of these...
What should you include in your construction contract?
Whether you're building a new home, remodeling a major room or adding on to your existing house, hiring a contractor can put you in a vulnerable position. These workers have access to your home and often demand a portion of the payment for their services up front,...
Executive work contracts should mandate succession planning
Hiring a new executive for your company can mean changes to the company culture and exciting new opportunities for the business as a whole. The contract that a company executes with an executive will typically include an outline of all the expectations regarding...