Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims
What is the ERC? The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes and qualified wages an eligible employer paid to employees between March 12,…
Read More False Reference Pricing Investigation
Yates Anderson is currently investigating multiple claims related to false reference pricing designed to deceive customers into thinking items are being sold at a discount. What is “false reference” or…
Read More Trustee Liability for Negligence or Mismanagement
Trustees may have various degrees of liability for negligence and mismanagement of trust property. According to Birmingham Trust & Savings Co. v. Ansley, 176 So. 465, 468 (Ala. 1937), a…
Read More Liability of Various Parties in Construction Disputes
Liability of Contractor to Second Purchaser Under Alabama law, a second purchaser of a home cannot bring a claim for defects against the contractor who originally built the home. This…
Read More Statutes of Limitations in Construction Disputes
In Alabama, construction disputes may be subject to various statutes of limitations. The common Law provides a six-year statute of limitations from the completion of the construction project for contract…
Read More Alabama Lien Law
Alabama Code § 35-11-210 stipulates that liens can be claimed for work, labor, or material constituting an improvement. The term “improvement” is determined on a case-by-case basis. Bates v. Harte,…
Read More Implied Construction Warranties Under Alabama Law
The Implied Warranty of Habitability is a legal concept that applies to new home purchasers. This warranty ensures that the home is inhabitable and usable for its intended purpose. Sims…
Read More Construction Contracts: Key Terms to Know
Construction contracts can be complex, and it’s essential to understand the key terms that are commonly used in them. Here are some important issues to consider when reviewing a construction…
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