On September 27, 2019, the Department of Labor issued a final rule on overtime, officially named “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees,” […]
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If you are owed payment, the mechanics lien is a common tool to utilize. Before you try to navigate this process on your own, speak with a Nashville mechanics lien
Avoid These Two Common Mechanics Lien Mistakes Read Post »
There are over two million people incarcerated in the United States prison system and there are over 600,000 inmates released from our prison system annually. As we discussed in the
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It’s critical that Tennessee contractors understand licensing requirements before they bid on a project, offer to perform work in exchange for payment, or begin working on a project that is
Understanding Licensing Requirements for Subcontractors in Tennessee Read Post »
Hopefully, you don’t find yourself entangled in a dispute, but when you do, you may have to decide between pursuing a lawsuit or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, depending on
Should I Resolve My Dispute By Arbitration? Part 2 Read Post »
In a perfect world, construction firms could go about their business as usual without having to be worried about contract disputes, payment disputes, or defective work or product claims. However,
Should I Resolve My Dispute By Arbitration? Part 1 Read Post »
The construction industry continues to deal with a significant labor gap issue. Construction firms have faced challenges retaining talented workers, and projects are often forced to have their deadlines pushed
Prisoner Reentry Programs and the Construction Industry Part 1 Read Post »
Investing in equipment wisely can be the difference between a massively successful construction enterprise and a bankrupt business. In this four-part article, our Sarasota construction attorneys have discussed a few
How Should Your Construction Company Invest in Equipment? Part 4 Read Post »
Nothing will derail a construction project quite like a payment dispute. While you can’t stave off extenuating circumstances, such as owner bankruptcy, you can do your part to ensure that
Common Invoice Mistakes That All Contractors Should Avoid Read Post »
Employers must be cognizant of both the federal and state laws that apply to worker misclassification. This is especially important in the State of Tennessee, where a worker could be
Don’t Overlook Tennessee’s New Worker Classification Law Read Post »
