Monthly Archives: July 2026
Security Agreement Tips and Pitfalls
If you’re loaning money, and you want a little extra security to make sure you get paid back or that you have some recourse, a security agreement (or security instrument) may be the way to go. Just like a mortgage, which is of course a form of a security agreement, in a security agreement,… Read More »
Don’t Forget These Things When Doing Due Diligence
Have you ever heard someone say that they have to do their “due diligence” when looking into a potential business deal or investment or their future actions? Due diligence may sound like something you understand–but legally, what does it really mean to “do your due diligence?” Due diligence doesn’t have one definition–it means doing… Read More »
Could Your Business be Dissolved Against Your Will?
If you have a business, it is up to you when, how, and if, that business will ever close or dissolve. Or is it? You may be surprised to know that there are times when your business could be ordered to close or to dissolve–even if to you, the business seems to be doing… Read More »
Mechanics Liens and Mortgages: Which Lien Gets Paid First?
If you are in the construction field, you have a unique advantage, when it comes to ensuring that you get paid for the work that you do: you have the ability to put a mechanics lien on the property that you did work on or for, and even, if necessary, the ability to foreclose… Read More »
