Successful construction projects rely on all parties carrying out their designated duties. Usually, they are all tied up formally through contracts. Contracts ensure that everyone knows where they stand in terms of payment, demands and time limits. Generally,...
Year: 2022
Robo, hurto, y cuál viene a ser burglary, robbery, theft, larceny o shoplifting
Cuando uno está expuesto al español y al inglés durante su vida diaria, algunas palabras pueden sonar parecidas y parecer que tienen el mismo significado, pero no siempre es así. Estos falsos cognados también surgen en vocablos propios del derecho penal y,...
Posibles disputas en la construcción y cómo prevenirlas
Distintos tipos de conflictos pueden surgir en un proyecto de construcción, y estos no necesariamente terminan después de que el proyecto se terminó. Además, las construcciones pueden involucrar a varias partes como propietarios, contratistas, subcontratistas y hasta...
¿Voy a pagar o recibir cuota de manutención de cónyuge?
El final de un matrimonio, no significa el final completo de obligaciones que de este devienen. Si bien a nadie le asombra continuar arreglando pagos de manutención de hijos, muchas personas se ven sorprendidas por como un divorcio no necesariamente marca el final de...
Is it legal to share prescription medications?
When you get your prescription filled, you assume that you’re the only one who’s ever going to use the medication. After all, it’s for treating a very specific ailment that you’re dealing with, and that’s why you got the prescription from the doctor in the first...
Los castigos por manejar bajo la influencia de alcohol en Maryland y Virginia
Los que viven cerca de Washington DC frecuentemente viajan entre Maryland y Virginia durante su día. Estos estados tienen leyes muy diferentes, y los crímenes se castigan en manera diferente también. Si usted vive cerca de la frontera, es importante saber las...
Bird-nesting versus traditional custody
If you're a parent who is getting divorced, determining your custody rights is one of the most important things you can do. You need to split up the time that the children spend with each of you and then create a plan to co-parent after the divorce. There are many...
How do you handle litigation risks as a construction company?
Litigation is a risk in any industry, and construction is no different. While you can never guarantee it will not happen to you, there are things you can do to reduce that probability. The first thing is to understand where it might come from. The short answer is...
3 times drivers are likely to get arrested for drunk driving
There are multiple situations that could result in someone's arrest for impaired driving. If you get behind the wheel after having too much to drink, police officers might stop you, arrest you and then charge you with a crime. Police officers identify drunk drivers...
How do theft laws differ between Maryland and Virginia?
If you live close to state lines, you probably cross them frequently. Hence, if accused of stealing something, it is crucial to understand the rules applicable to where the alleged event took place. States generally determine the crime based on the value of the...