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Legal insights and updates from our attorneys.

Commercial Litigation

December 11, 2019

Are Non-Competition Agreements in Utah Enforceable?

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Generally speaking, a non-competition agreement is an agreement between...

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Commercial Litigation

November 14, 2019

Can an Employer in Utah Charge an Employee the Cost for a Uniform?

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Employers in Utah often require their employees to wear uniforms, some of...

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Commercial Litigation

November 1, 2019

Construction Liens: A Basic Comparison Between Utah and Idaho Law

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Many contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other parties in the...

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Commercial Litigation

October 7, 2019

Enforcing Lien Rights in Utah Through a Construction Lien Foreclosure Lawsuit

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. As I have explained earlier, liens are automatically created when a...

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Commercial Litigation

September 25, 2019

When Not Stated, What Interest Rate Applies to Contracts in Utah?

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. The answer to this question is quite simple. Under Utah law, people who...

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Commercial Litigation

September 18, 2019

Wage Garnishments: Locating Employers of Utah Debtors

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Congratulations! You prevailed in a legal lawsuit! A judge awarded you a...

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Commercial Litigation

September 10, 2019

Preserving Lien Rights in Utah Through the Notice of Construction Lien

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Liens are automatically created when a person provides construction...

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Commercial Litigation

September 5, 2019

How Credit Applications Protect Utah Suppliers

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Most Utah suppliers provide equipment, materials, supplies, and other...

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Commercial Litigation

September 3, 2019

Restrictive Covenants: When Non-Compliance Might Be Acceptable

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. A property owner cannot build on and use his property in any way that he...

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Commercial Litigation

August 20, 2019

The Preliminary Notice: The First Step in Preserving Lien Rights in Utah

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. A construction lien—sometimes called a mechanic’s lien—is automatically...

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Commercial Litigation

August 16, 2019

Best Practices in Keeping Accounts Receivable from Default

Many businesses allow their customers to purchase goods and services on issued credit. Rather than requiring cash up front, the business will ultimately allow the customer to pick up the goods or...

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Commercial Litigation

August 14, 2019

Not All Unenforceable Construction Lien Claims in Utah Are Wrongful Liens

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. A lien on real property (i.e. land and buildings) is a claim against this...

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Commercial Litigation

August 6, 2019

Unfair Interest Rates May be Legal in Utah, but an Attorney Can Help

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Utah judges aren’t your parents. If you enter a contract that is unfair...

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Commercial Litigation

July 22, 2019

Utah Litigation: When Does the Loser Have to Pay the Winner’s Attorney Fees?

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Hiring a qualified law firm to initiate and successfully litigate a...

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Commercial Litigation

July 15, 2019

He Breached the Contract—What Are My Rights Under Utah Law?

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Contracts are the underlying fabric of Utah’s economy. A contract is a...

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Commercial Litigation

July 2, 2019

The Statute of Frauds: When Oral Contracts in Utah May or May Not Have Teeth

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Written vs. Oral Contracts Not all contracts have to be in writing....

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Commercial Litigation

June 30, 2019

Five Points to Consider When Sending a Demand Letter in Utah

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Before a lawsuit is filed in Utah, the parties in conflict may have...

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Commercial Litigation

June 25, 2019

Obtaining Original Birth Certificates and Other Records After Adoption

In Utah, it is extremely difficult for an adoptee to obtain any records related to their birth or adoption—including the adoptee’s original birth certificate—because these records are sealed...

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Commercial Litigation

June 25, 2019

The Four-Week Hold Before a Creditor Can Collect on a Utah Judgment

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. If you win a lawsuit in Utah, you receive a judgment from the court, a...

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Commercial Litigation

June 18, 2019

Four Ways to Potentially End a Utah Lawsuit

If you need help or would like to speak with an experienced attorney, please call (801) 365-1030 or click here to contact us. Litigation is costly and can be time-consuming and stressful. Before you...

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