Do you have the right to ask for a mechanic’s lien?

Do you have the right to ask for a mechanic’s lien?

Working in the construction profession, whether you help refinish wooden porches or install tiling, means performing a lot of detailed and skilled work, possibly without upfront payment. You may work long hours and need to meet very exacting standards to please your clients. Most homeowners will be grateful for the work that you do and will compensate you according to your agreement, whether you have a written contract or an oral agreement. Unfortunately, there are some people out there who…

When business partners divorce, what happens to the business?

If you and your spouse decide to get a divorce, you have a lot of personal issues that you need to address, such as who gets custody of the children or exactly how you want to split up your marital assets. All of these choices are related to your own life and what it takes to divide your life from that of your spouse. If the two of you are business owners, though, some of the focus has to shift…

Drowsiness, drugs and alcohol: Common driving impairments

There are many people who do things they shouldn’t before getting behind the wheel of their vehicle. They might drink. They might do drugs. They may even drive after staying up all night to get something important done. All of these people put others in harm’s way when they choose to drive. Drugged, drowsy and drunk driving are all as dangerous as each other. Did you know that drowsiness is the cause behind around 21% of all fatal crashes? Alcohol…

What is a “show cause” hearing for liquor license violations?

Those who own a bar or nightclub in the greater Denver metro area can earn quite a lucrative income. However, running an establishment that sells alcohol means you must comply with city and state liquor license laws. Businesses that violate these laws risk losing their licenses, at least temporarily. In turn, the loss of a license to serve alcohol, even temporarily, can have a catastrophic effect on the business’s success and your earnings. Show cause hearings for license violations When…

Is someone at fault for crashing during a medical emergency?

If you are driving your vehicle and begin to feel unwell, you may think that you’ll just drive a few more minutes to get home or to your destination and then pull over and park. If feeling unwell suddenly turns into passing out, having a seizure, a heart attack or another medical emergency, then you may not have control over what happens next. Causing a collision due to a medical emergency is bad enough, but it is also likely that…