Hidden Conditions
I’m having some work done at my home, which includes removing the 1980s paneling in my living room. We knew the house had been “worked on” a number of times before we bought it, but imagine our surprise at finding […]
Construction
I Love Public Insurance Adjusters
I know that’s a somewhat controversial statement, but hang in there with me. Public Insurance Adjusters, PAs for short, perform a valuable service to insured and contractors alike when insurance carriers fall short in honoring the obligations to their insureds. […]
How Does Texas’ “3-day Right to Cancel” Law Apply to My Roofing Business?
What is the 3-day Right to Cancel Law? Texas has a consumer protection law requiring vendors to give a customer a 3-day right to cancel in certain circumstances. What parts of this law apply to roofing companies and how can […]
Effective Management Strategies – Part 3: Being Paid For Your Work
by Karen Ensley Board-Certified Construction Law Attorney Managing people, processes and product can be the biggest collective hassle in your organization, robbing you of the time, energy and money you need to grow the business. Simplify management by using these […]
Effective Management Strategies – Part 2 Managing Jobsite Processes
by Karen Ensley Board-Certified Construction Law Attorney Managing people, processes and product can be the biggest collective hassle in your organization, robbing you of the time, energy and money you need to grow the business. Simplify management by using these […]
The Texas Discovery Rule
Looming Deadlines We all know that there are various deadlines to filing a lawsuit in Texas. Unless you benefit from a statutory carve-out, such as a governmental entity against whom statutes of limitations do not apply, or a homeowner facing […]
How to Write a Proposal Letter
A well-thought-out and well-written proposal is critical to your company’s ability to get work and successfully complete the work at a profit. So here are the first steps you need to take to learn how to write a proposal letter. […]
The Pros and Cons of Giving References
Human resources professionals and business owners have long debated about giving references on former employees. It’s both tempting and scary to share what you know about a less‑than‑desirable former employee. You also may be eager to sing the praises of […]
Papering Up – Handling Complaints on the Job Site
That nasty letter from the customer – we’ve all gotten complaints on the job site. The complaint? You’re behind schedule, your work isn’t being performed properly. Your materials are late, you’ve delivered the wrong materials, or maybe you’ve not delivered […]
I-9 Compliance – Are You in Compliance?
Happy 2021! It’s the start of a new year and a good time to re-visit your company’s I-9 compliance. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that all employers complete a Form I-9 for all employees hired after […]
