As a contractor, when you provide services to a business or individual, you expect something of value in return. Typically, the agreement between you and the other person is confirmed in a written document called a contract. Sometimes, however, the agreement is not...
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The importance of creating a written contract
Contracts are a part of everyday business. They come in many different forms and are used for many different reasons, such as an employee contract, independent contractor agreement, lease contract, business to business contract, general construction contract,...
Getting your nonprofit organization started in Wisconsin
Many people are passionate about nonprofit organizations because they support various causes and often give back to the community. Not only do nonprofits get support from those that are interested in the cause they support, but nonprofit organizations also may qualify...
An overview of business-to-business (B2B) contracts
Many businesses provide goods and services to other businesses. The contract between the businesses, often referred to as B2B (business to business) contracts, is extremely important. B2B contracts set forth the terms, conditions, and obligations of the agreement...
Wisconsin’s theft by a contractor: An overview
In every construction project, it’s important that all parties receive their benefit of the bargain. For contractors, this means that they need to get paid for the work they’ve done. When it’s a large project involving a prime contractor, subcontractors, and/or...
The basis for faulty workmanship claims
Although we often do our research on which company we want to perform our construction project, not everything may work out as planned. There may be parts of the project that do not meet our expectations. One reason could be because of faulty workmanship. If you hire...
COVID-19 & the Work Environment: What has changed
COVID-19 has affected nearly every person’s personal and professional life. March 2021 marks one year since the first “lockdown” occurred throughout the United States. Since then, many people’s work environments have been affected. Although the pandemic is not new...
Non-disclosure agreements: How NDAs can help you
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), sometimes referred to as confidentiality agreements, are legal resources that help guard your confidential information. Many companies, from big corporations to small start-ups, may deem it necessary to utilize non-disclosure and/or...
Trade secret protections in Wisconsin and Illinois
Many companies have trade secrets that are extremely valuable to their business. Trade secrets typically are viewed as a company’s “top secret” information and could be its most valuable asset. A well-known example of this is Coca-Cola, which relies on their secret...
Construction Defect Claims: An Overview
Construction defects are bad for consumers and contractors, alike. It is important for both consumers and contractors to address construction defects in the proper way. If a compromise cannot be reached, a consumer may bring forth a construction defect claim. What are...