Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Don’t Forget These Vital Parts Of Your Construction Contracts
Construction projects are complex, with a lot of moving parts, deadlines, expenses, and factors to consider. Many of those factors may be unknown or uncertain. That’s why you want your construction contracts to be as comprehensive as possible, in an attempt for them to cover and consider all possibilities, and to avoid lawsuits down… Read More »
What Actually Is Defamation?
Have you ever been threatened to be sued for defamation? Or, have you ever felt like the one being defamed, and felt that you may need to sue to protect your good name and reputation? Defamation is a threat that is often made without much thought, and many people and businesses are unfamiliar with… Read More »
Understanding The Rights Of Minority Shareholders
In many companies, there are shareholders, and minority shareholders. And while it may seem like minority shareholders have little or no rights, they actually do have rights, and the ability to affect how the company is run. And if you are the company, it is important to be aware of the rights that your… Read More »
Does Your Business Need A Fictitious Name?
When you named your business, or when you initially formed it and needed to tell the state the business’ name, you may have had a lot of considerations in mind. Maybe the name is a technical name, or maybe it has some meaning, like it is related to your family. But you may eventually… Read More »
Be Careful Of The Limits Of Attorney Client Privilege
You probably know that any communication that goes between your company and your company’s lawyer is privileged and confidential. It cannot be revealed to anybody, and nobody can compel you to reveal the contents of that communication. Google Gets in Trouble But as tech giant Google learned, the attorney client confidentiality should not be… Read More »
Who Is Responsible For Errors In Construction Plans?
Often, things go wrong on a construction site. There are things we simply can’t control or foresee, and there are things that we can, but mistakes still happen. But sometimes, mistakes on a construction site aren’t because of how the property is built, or because of something that the contractor or builder did or… Read More »
Trade Secrets In Your Construction Business
Take a minute and think of all the things that you have developed through the years in your construction business. All the processes, procedures, and the “how to’s” of your business. Who are your preferred vendors? What processes do you use to get a construction process going? What agreements do you use with vendors… Read More »
Are Any Delays Considered Excusable On A Construction Project?
In the construction world, delays can be devastating for an owner. When construction is supposed to be finished by a certain time, and it isn’t, it can have effects on your bottom line, your ability to do business, and the amount of time you’re paying to have the construction crew at the job site…. Read More »
Things You Should Definitely Include In Your Partnership Agreement
A partnership agreement is the heart and soul of your partnership. It is the skeleton, the backbone, and the rulebook, for how your partnership will operate. It keeps you legally safe, with all partners knowing exactly what their rights and responsibilities are and in the event there is ever a lawsuit related to the… Read More »
Does An Arbitration Clause Bind Subsequent Owners Of Property?
In many contracts to build homes, or in contracts between developers, contractors and owners, there are arbitration clauses. Your position on arbitration clauses will largely depend on who you are; owners and individuals tend to disfavor them and see them as being “anti-consumer,” while companies or developers tend to like them and see them… Read More »
