Five-story building collapses in massive fire at Portland construction site The call for the five-alarm fire was placed at 4:14 a.m., and the fire spread to some neighboring homes. By the time the first crews arrived, the entire building was up in flames and it quickly collapsed. Five alarms is the largest possible response by…
Construction Disputes and Defects: What are they and how do you handle them?
Construction Disputes and Defects: What are they and how do you handle them? There is no true definition of a construction dispute or construction defect. A dispute is simply a disagreement, argument or debate. A defect is a shortcoming, imperfection or flaw. Both are subjective to the parties involved and every individual case needs to…
Business Contracts: Papers to Protect You During a Dispute
Business Contracts: Papers to Protect You During a Dispute Too often do we hear about the cases that get thrown out or go the wrong way due to an invalid contract that did not hold up in court. The contract is the cornerstone of any business transaction and is there to protect both parties…
How Do I Handle a Construction Dispute?
How Do I Handle a Construction Dispute? The manner in which you handle a construction dispute will depend greatly on the factors of the dispute. Who is the dispute between? What is the dispute about? Is there a solution short of having to go to court? Is the contract legally binding? Oregon law requires that…
Getting Started: Small Business Formation and Contracts
Getting Started: Small Business Formation and Contracts When you set out to start your own business, you may wonder where to begin. By following these simple steps you can save yourself from unnecessary fees, suits and penalties in the future. Write a Business Plan Choose a Physical Business Location Finance Your Business Ask for Business Assistance and…
Five Things You Should Know About Construction Liens
Five Things You Should Know About Construction Liens: 1. Who is Entitled to a Construction Lien Architects, landscape architects, builders, suppliers, land surveyors, painters, roofers, registered engineers, and anyone who performs a service or has an investment in the property or land may have a lien on the land or structures that their services benefited. A contractor…