We all know that any contract for sale of goods and services made to a consumer in their home must include a 3 day right to cancel. But did you know that, at least in Texas, failure to include that […]
Contingency contracts are widely used in the storm restoration industry, but also widely misunderstood and improperly utilized. Contrary to popular belief, contingency contracts are enforceable if written correctly. While the general rule that contracts are unenforceable when missing key terms […]
Event Name: 06 – ELEVATE: What Needs to Be in Contracts with Property Owners Description: Karen Ensley will identify the things you MUST HAVE in contracts with property owners — both residential and commercial. Bring a copy of your current […]
What is Articles of Incorporation and a Certificate of Formation? A Certificate of Formation, formerly referred to as “Articles of Incorporation,” is the organizational document filed with the Texas Secretary of State that is required when a new corporation or […]
By Karen Ensley, Board-Certified Construction Law Attorney Partnerships in business can be great but bringing on a partner brings with it serious duties owed to your partner that you might not realize. If you’re looking for a long-term relationship with […]
Is it really that imporant? The world of today is lived largely on social media. Millennials, Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and some who are just very social and want an easy way to stay in touch with others can be […]
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. […]
Texas just experienced one of the worst arctic weather events in its history. Governor Abbott issued a statewide disaster which triggers the provisions of TBCC 58. If you are considering offering repair services to those affected, here’s a friendly reminder […]
Have you ever heard someone say that a particular term in a contract is so outrageous, unfair, one sided, or ridiculous that it cannot possibly be enforceable? If you are signing a contract as a consumer, that may very well […]
Personal Guarantees – Vendors want them. Landlords want them. Bonding companies want them. Even some owners and general contractors want them (say no to these!). So, what is a personal guarantee and what do they mean? A personal guaranty means that […]
