Technology isn't going anywhere. For better or worse, instant communication is here to stay. Smartphones are the future, replacing not just standard phones, but also computers, cameras, calculators and much, much more. This change has a lot of positives, but there's...
Month: December 2019
How scope creep can lead to litigation
If you are a contractor, you may already have experienced some of the adverse effects of scope creep. A recent report on construction disputes by an international consultancy group determined that this serious problem was the No. 1 factor in disputes across seven...
Nursing student claims retaliation in sexual harassment case
There are all kinds of times when you may pursue compensation for sexual harassment in the workplace. Take a case in North Carolina where a woman has sued for allegedly being kicked out of nursing school and a job due to accusing a supervisor of sexually harassing...
City seeks damages against North Carolina builder
From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, the Tar Heel State relies on quality construction for its millions of homes and businesses. This can range from good maintenance of older structures dating back as far as the 18th century to the new buildings with...
What are the different types of construction defects that exist?
New home construction is a big business here in North Carolina. Many banks require prospective homeowners to see to it that certain phases of their home's construction are completed at certain intervals to remain eligible for financing. This means that contractors...