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Joint ventures are surely more complicated than just taking on a project yourself. But utilizing the skills and aptitude of a joint venture partner can provide great benefit while also mitigating your company’s risk. As…
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Not every school construction project can go 100% swimmingly. Some are going to have delays or errors or go over budget. And the best way to guard against these roadblocks in school construction is a…
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While Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 62 provides the general rule for supersedeas bonds in federal courts, many states have adopted and reformed their appeal bond statutes to help defendants more easily secure their right…
Read Moreabout Appeal Bond Requirements Vary By State

Elon Musk, founder of Boring Co., stated on Twitter that he is about a month away from presenting the Line-Storm, the company’s new tunnel boring machine (TBM). While current technology allows about ten minutes per…
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It takes a lot to open a vehicle dealership in New York. It’s not as simple as just buying a lot and placing cars for sale on it. To apply to be a retail dealer…
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In order to legally construct, repair, remodel or add to any land or building used as a residence in New York City,  or business you may need to obtain a home improvement contractor license. Construction,…
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A Registered Investment Advisor is an individual or company engaged in the investment advisory business. But how do you actually become a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)? In order to become a Registered Investment Advisor, you…
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Mortgage brokers are back! Mortgage brokers originated 56% of home loans prior to the Great Recession, according to the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), but that number dove once the housing market fell. But…
Read Moreabout The Mortgage Broker Profession is Rebounding

Mortgage brokers have come back and created competition for mortgage bankers over the last few years. While bankers still dominate the home loan industry, employment in the mortgage broker industry has nearly doubled since 2011….
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