Facts
Plaintiff, Ms. Carmichael, is on the board of directors of Commerce Towers Condominium (“Association”). On the board with her is Mr. Frese and Mr. Vickers. Mr. Vickers, Mr. Frese and Mr. Tarantino are the officers of the Association. (collectively
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November Environmental Action News
Welcome to Abbott & Kindermann, Inc.’s November Environmental Action News. This summary provides brief updates on recent environmental cases, legislation, and administrative actions in 2020.
To read the October 2020 Environmental Action News post, click here: …
Incorporating ESG into the Oil and Gas Industry
By Henrietta Worthington and April Lord
As we previously reported, the popularity of the sustainability linked loan and the green loan have snowballed in recent years. However, it’s not just the loan market that’s taking the consideration of environmental,…
Written Change Order Requirements in Construction Contracts May be Waived
A frequent topic of dispute in litigation involving construction projects is whether a subcontractor is entitled to payment for work it performs outside its contractual scope of work—often referred to as “extra work” or “change order work”—without obtaining a signed…
Small Business Survival: Winter Weather Tips
Illinois winters can be brutal as the conditions increase the rate of slip and fall accidents. Inadequate or improper snow removal can be one of the contributing factors. The following tips regarding snow and ice removal as well as property…
Register Now for Municipal Leaders Roundtable – Addressing Budget Shortfalls Resulting from the Pandemic
McNees is hosting a Municipal Leader Roundtable to discuss ideas about how governments can address budget shortfalls expected to occur as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The discussion will include an overview and update regarding options available to municipalities,…
Three Businesses Share How They Track Lien Deadlines Without Spreadsheets and Calendars
Keeping up with mechanics lien deadlines is no easy task when you work on multiple projects. While it may seem overwhelming to stay on top of the different deadlines for notices and liens, it is absolutely imperative.
In fact, tracking…
The Cure for Change Order Headaches
A change order is a simple document that can modify three basic aspects of a construction project: scope, cost, and timeline. Whether the change order increases or decreases any or all of these, signing off on the specifics in writing…
GUEST POST: Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center – A Collaboration
By Tim Ballering (justalandlord.com)
Yesterday’s new contained many articles on Milwaukee’s Rental Housing Resource Center which is a collaboration to help both renters and housing providers. This was project was envisioned and started a couple of years ago.…
Married Couple’s Acquisition of Title as Joint Tenants Does Not Rebut the Presumption of Community Property
By: Kevin J. Parker
https://www.swlaw.com/people/kevin_parker
In re Brace, 470 P.3d 15 (Cal. 2020), a California married couple acquired real property with community funds, and took title as “husband and wife as joint tenants.” When the husband filed a chapter…