{"id":105,"date":"2012-10-23T19:05:32","date_gmt":"2012-10-23T19:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wsjlaw2.wpengine.com\/?page_id=105"},"modified":"2013-02-15T15:05:53","modified_gmt":"2013-02-15T15:05:53","slug":"legal-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wsjlaw.com\/resources\/legal-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bringing you the latest legal news from top sources regarding business and construction law as well as commercial and contract disputes. \u00a0Attorney Wesley Scott Jones is a Wilmington, North Carolina lawyer with a focus on those areas including litigation and non-litigation services. \u00a0See our <a title=\"Practice Areas and Services, Wesley Scott Jones Law Office\" href=\"https:\/\/wsjlaw.com\/practice-areas-and-services\/\">Practice Areas and Services<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>Please <a title=\"Contact Wesley Scott Jones in Wilmington, NC\" href=\"https:\/\/wsjlaw.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> directly with your inquiries about business law or commercial and contract disputes: <strong>910-256-5800<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Construction Law in North Carolina<\/h3>\n<ul><li>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:49:18 +0000: <a href=\"https:\/\/constructionlawnc.com\/2023\/08\/22\/the-old-well-ada\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Old Well gets ADA-accessible Face Lift\">The Old Well gets ADA-accessible Face Lift<\/a> - Construction Law in North Carolina<br \/>Long time readers may know that my blood runs Carolina Blue.\u00a0 As a double Tar Heel and a Chapel Hill resident, I\u2019ve seen the Old Well, the symbolic center\/emblem of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for many years. Today, she\u2019s sporting a new look:\u00a0 an ADA accessible look.\u00a0 UNC reported yesterday that [\u2026]<\/li><li>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:19:13 +0000: <a href=\"https:\/\/constructionlawnc.com\/2023\/08\/10\/vacation-during-project\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Vacation during a Project?  Time for your Construction Documents to Shine!\">Vacation during a Project?  Time for your Construction Documents to Shine!<\/a> - Construction Law in North Carolina<br \/>Happy Lazy Day Everyone!\u00a0 What\u2019s that?\u00a0 You didn\u2019t know that August 10th is considered National Lazy Day?\u00a0 \u00a0Well, it is.\u00a0 And it ties nicely in with today\u2019s theme: how to take a vacation during the thick of the construction project. Everyone needs a break.\u00a0 You are no different.\u00a0 It can seem, however, that it is [\u2026]<\/li><li>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:54:35 +0000: <a href=\"https:\/\/constructionlawnc.com\/2023\/08\/03\/bad-news\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Being the Bearer of Bad News (Sounding the Alarm on construction issues early and often) (law note)\">Being the Bearer of Bad News (Sounding the Alarm on construction issues early and often) (law note)<\/a> - Construction Law in North Carolina<br \/>Our recent look into termination brings up another issue important to architects and engineers\u2013\u00a0 how to sound the alarm about construction or building code violations.\u00a0 Sometimes, a project owner may be so focused on project completion that they want to overlook the sub-par work that may be occurring in an effort to get project open [\u2026]<\/li><li>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:31:53 +0000: <a href=\"https:\/\/constructionlawnc.com\/2023\/07\/27\/termination-issues-6\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Construction Termination Issues Part 6: This is the End (Tips for the design professional)\">Construction Termination Issues Part 6: This is the End (Tips for the design professional)<\/a> - Construction Law in North Carolina<br \/>Whether your role is in helping analyze the contractor\u2019s work on the project to certify a contractor\u2019s termination for cause, or you are being shown the door yourself, and everything in between, termination is a subject that is ripe with potential problems. Consider these summary tips as part of your practice, every time the termination [\u2026]<\/li><li>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:31:44 +0000: <a href=\"https:\/\/constructionlawnc.com\/2023\/07\/20\/termination-issues-5\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Construction Termination Issues Part 5: What if You are the One that Wants to Quit?\">Construction Termination Issues Part 5: What if You are the One that Wants to Quit?<\/a> - Construction Law in North Carolina<br \/>Architects and Engineers are sometimes pleasantly surprised to find out that they, also, can terminate those crazy, hard to deal with Owners\u2014at least, if the Owners fail to make payments as required. You can also terminate for Owner delays to the work, or where you think the contractor should be fired but the Owner disagrees.\u00a0 [\u2026]<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>NC Contractor Law News<\/h3>\n<ul><li>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:12:35 +0000: <a href=\"https:\/\/nc-construction-law.com\/2018\/10\/17\/new-rules-applicable-to-north-carolina-general-contractors\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"New Rules &amp; Regulations Applicable to North Carolina General Contractors\">New Rules &amp; Regulations Applicable to North Carolina General Contractors<\/a> - N.C. Construction Law, Policy &amp; News<br \/>Hi folks!\u00a0 As the kids would say, \u201cit\u2019s been a minute.\u201d\u00a0 But I\u2019m back on the blogging beat and eager to share new construction law content with you in the weeks and months ahead. While perusing the Fall 2018 newsletter \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/nc-construction-law.com\/2018\/10\/17\/new-rules-applicable-to-north-carolina-general-contractors\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li><li>Tue, 31 May 2016 12:37:55 +0000: <a href=\"https:\/\/nc-construction-law.com\/2016\/05\/31\/your-forum-selection-clause-might-not-be-as-strong-as-you-think-it-is\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Your Forum Selection Clause Might Not Be As Strong As You Think It Is\">Your Forum Selection Clause Might Not Be As Strong As You Think It Is<\/a> - N.C. Construction Law, Policy &amp; News<br \/>Last week, I blogged about the\u00a0Southeast Caissons, LLC v. Choate Construction Company case, in which the North Carolina Court of Appeals held that a general contractor could not enforce a forum selection clause in a subcontract that was never signed. \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/nc-construction-law.com\/2016\/05\/31\/your-forum-selection-clause-might-not-be-as-strong-as-you-think-it-is\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li><li>Mon, 23 May 2016 12:21:05 +0000: <a href=\"https:\/\/nc-construction-law.com\/2016\/05\/23\/the-subcontracts-unsigned-the-work-is-complete-and-a-dispute-has-arisen-now-what\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Subcontract\u2019s Unsigned, the Work is Complete and a Dispute Has Arisen \u2014 Now What?\">The Subcontract\u2019s Unsigned, the Work is Complete and a Dispute Has Arisen \u2014 Now What?<\/a> - N.C. Construction Law, Policy &amp; News<br \/>In order for an agreement to constitute a valid contract that courts or arbitrators will enforce, both parties to the agreement must mutually assent to all of the terms of the deal.\u00a0 The fancy Latin term for this mutuality requirement \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/nc-construction-law.com\/2016\/05\/23\/the-subcontracts-unsigned-the-work-is-complete-and-a-dispute-has-arisen-now-what\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li><li>Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:40:49 +0000: <a href=\"https:\/\/nc-construction-law.com\/2016\/01\/11\/improving-the-odds-for-a-jackpot-year-for-your-general-contracting-business\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Improving the Odds for a Jackpot Year for Your Commercial General Contracting Business\">Improving the Odds for a Jackpot Year for Your Commercial General Contracting Business<\/a> - N.C. Construction Law, Policy &amp; News<br \/>Wednesday\u2019s Powerball drawing promises the winner a $1.3 $1.5 billion (yes, that\u2019s \u201cbillion\u201d with a \u201cb\u201d) jackpot.\u00a0 Unfortunately, your odds of picking the winning numbers are about 1 in 292 million, or roughly the same odds as an architect acknowledging \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/nc-construction-law.com\/2016\/01\/11\/improving-the-odds-for-a-jackpot-year-for-your-general-contracting-business\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li><li>Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:27:00 +0000: <a href=\"https:\/\/nc-construction-law.com\/2015\/02\/25\/if-you-like-my-blog-posts-and-you-think-theyre-helpful-cmon-readers-let-them-know\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"If You Like My Blog Posts, and You Think They\u2019re Helpful, Come On, Readers, Let Them Know\">If You Like My Blog Posts, and You Think They\u2019re Helpful, Come On, Readers, Let Them Know<\/a> - N.C. Construction Law, Policy &amp; News<br \/>It\u2019s an honor to be nominated for two prestigious construction industry blog awards this winter, and I humbly ask for your vote in each competition. For the third year in a row, N.C. Construction Law, Policy &amp; News has been \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/nc-construction-law.com\/2015\/02\/25\/if-you-like-my-blog-posts-and-you-think-theyre-helpful-cmon-readers-let-them-know\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bringing you the latest legal news from top sources regarding business and construction law as well as commercial and contract disputes. \u00a0Attorney Wesley Scott Jones is a Wilmington, North Carolina lawyer with a focus on those areas including litigation and non-litigation services. \u00a0See our Practice Areas and Services to learn more. 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