In the United States, women generally outlive men by nearly five years. Although they may live longer than their male counterparts, they earn far less income than men over the course of their lives. The combination of these two factors makes it even more critical that...
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Month: September 2017
Save Money: Know Who Bears the Risks of a Subcontractor’s Bid
Today, we are going to step back to 1960, the year of bouffants, John F. Kennedy, and contracting lawsuits. Many people ask about subcontracting bids and when they become valid or enforceable under Utah law. Union Tank Car Co. v. Wheat Bros. provides an excellent...
Who is Responsible for an Accident Caused By a Car Thief?
Everyone knows they can be liable for an accident they cause while driving. Something not everyone knows: they can be liable for an accident someone else causes while driving. Cruz v. Middlekauff Lincoln-Mercury, Inc., a case that went before the Utah Supreme Court in...
How Will a Judge Interpret Your Confusing Contract?
On behalf of Snow Jensen & Reece, P.C. posted in . . . People and businesses sign contracts all the time, from the terms of use agreement for a smartphone app to a loan agreement for a new home. However clear or unclear the terms of a contract seemed at the time...
Who is Responsible For Defects in Construction?
Unallocated risk is what keeps lawyers, and sometimes their wizened clients, up at night. Many contractors ask about their duty to verify the quality of architectural design plans. Specifically, they ask: Am I liable if I construct a building according to the provided...
What’s the role of corporate bylaws and what should they include?
If you've gone into business with others, then most likely you've heard the term "bylaws" thrown around. The term refers to the set of rules that a board of directors sets that a business entity must abide by when incorporating itself. Bylaws are often written by a...