Read contracts smarter: map headings, scrutinize updates and payments, and decode dispute clauses before agreeing.

I recently attended an ABA conference in Newark, New Jersey in which the theme was “Finding Common Ground in Drafting and Negotiating Design Clauses” in construction contracts. One of the speakers ...

Construction costs are bound to increase substantially when contractors or subcontractors are faced with unexpected conditions at the jobsite. Knowledgeable members of the construction industry seek ...

A contingency clause in real estate specifies conditions that must be met for a contract's validity. Learn how these clauses protect buyers and sellers.

Determining which language applies to a contract dispute is critical to any contractor seeking to recover costs through the claims and appeals process. Recently, through a series of appeals before the ...

Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS annual filing season program participant, and tax writer. A co-tenancy ...