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by Reed F. Morris: Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers often face the matter of collecting outstanding construction receivables. Maintaining cash flow and relationships requires a delicate balance, and because the overall goal of your work is revenue, a regular part of a contractor’s business, unfortunately, is examining steps and procedures for payment claims. 1. Trust Your Gut. …
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On April 23, 2024, the Biden-Harris administration expanded overtime protections for millions of salaried workers. The rule becomes effective July 1, 2024, and will increase the current salary threshold of $35,568 to $43,888, and then increase again on January 1, 2025 to $58,656. Beginning July 1, 2027, wage thresholds will be updated every three years….
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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission passed a rule banning noncompete agreements. The FTC previously found that noncompetes negatively impact employees and business in a number of ways and estimates that the move to ban noncompetes will increase the number of new businesses created and will result in higher earnings for workers. The…
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We’ve discussed in previous blogs some considerations for you when hiring an attorney, but what are the considerations on the other side? What factors does an attorney consider before taking on a new matter or client. Every case is unique, presenting its own set of challenges, opportunities, and potential outcomes. For attorneys, deciding whether to…
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While the list of tasks to handle when starting a new business may seem endless, there are some crucial matters that must be handled, including those of a legal nature, to get your business started on the right foot. In this blog, we provide a basic overview of some of the matters that a business will…
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