Living in the country's Southern states comes with numerous benefits, but it also comes with bugs. The climate seems to increase their presence when compared to other parts of the country. More than likely, this is a primary reason why you started a pest control...
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Construction litigation and reasons for legal liability
Construction is a significant part of the economy and landscape in Alabama and across the nation. When a public or private entity is having construction work, there are certain requirements for the work and its quality. The laws will protect them from defects and...
Businesses can benefit from ADR
When an Alabama business and commercial entity is dealing with a dispute, one of the first thoughts is that they will need to prepare for litigation. While that is the case in many circumstances, it does not necessarily need to be so. There are many cases where it is...
Business and commercial lawsuit alleges sale illegally scrapped
Business and commercial agreements for the sale of property can be complicated in Alabama. When there is a company that seeks to purchase and develop land or redo an established building or area, there are many issues that can crop up to cause problems or to outright...
Choosing a gentler way to resolve business disputes
If you are having a dispute with an employee, client or business associate, you may wish you could resolve the issue without damaging your relationship with that person or putting strain on your company. After all, you may still benefit from the other party's business...
Woman files employment business and commercial lawsuit
Employment lawsuits are commonplace in Alabama and they stem from a litany of complaints. There could be wage issues, sexual harassment, mistreatment, or a failure to promote when a worker feels he or she was justified in gaining upward mobility. While many of these...
Sexual harassment claims roil business and commercial entities
Sexual harassment and other employment allegations from employees is one of the most difficult issues that a business will face in Alabama. This is especially true in the current atmosphere in which people are more cognizant of mistreatment, willing to speak up about...
Business and commercial entities must defend employment claims
Alabama employers, public and private, can be confronted with a variety of employment-related issues as they conduct business. For example, when an employee is dismissed from a job or faces some level of sanction, the current political climate might bring forth the...
How can toxic mold lead to construction litigation?
Construction problems are relatively common in Alabama and across the U.S. Some are benign and some are serious. Benign defects can usually be handled without the need to go to court or engage in an extended dispute. The more serious issues can lead to people becoming...
Choosing between a partnership and an LLC
You and your partners are ready to get your new business venture off the ground. Before you can do so, you need to choose an entity structure that will best serve the company and everyone involved. If you are like many other Alabama entrepreneurs, you may have...