13 Nov, 2024 When do Agents Have Authority to Bind Principals to Contracts? By Jeffrey Nix Construction attorney’s deal with construction contracts on a daily basis. We are constantly drafting, editing, negotiating, and...
31 Jul, 2024 Explaining Trespassers, Squatters, and Adverse Possession! By Jeffrey Nix Last Spring, prior to adoption of the new Georgia “Squatter Reform Act” criminalizing squatting, I provided pro-bono services to the...
15 May, 2024 What's Up with All of These Train Derailments? By Jeffrey Nix There have been several major train derailments recently. The most catastrophic of which occurred one year ago in East Palestine Ohio, at...
03 Apr, 2024 Can Pro-Bono Legal Services Survive Billable Hour Requirements? By Jeffrey Nix As a young attorney, my principal focus was learning and perfecting my chosen legal craft and profession - construction law. Once I...
13 Mar, 2024 Can Anybody Sue Anyone for Anything in the United States? By Jeffrey Nix Clients often inquire about the various types of claims or lawsuits they may need to defend against. Many non-lawyers question whether...
06 Dec, 2023 Why State and Local Governments do Business as Authorities? By Jeffrey Nix Since the great depression gave rise to the Tennessee Valley Authority or TVA in 1933, State and local governments throughout the U.S....
15 Nov, 2023 A Snapshot of America’s Native People! By Jeffrey Nix Back in 2004, I was introduced to a highly decorated Major in the US Army who had recently returned from a 2nd tour of duty on the front...
08 Nov, 2023 Do Contracting Parties Understand the “Statute of Frauds” ? By Jeffrey Nix Most every state has adopted some form of a “Statute of Frauds” or SoF Statute, prohibiting the enforcement of certain oral contracts....
01 Nov, 2023 Did you Know Insurance Companies Buy Reinsurance? By Jeffrey Nix Most people are surprised to learn that insurance companies and sureties purchase insurance otherwise known as reinsurance. In 2004, a...
25 Oct, 2023 How the Creation of Smart Cities Impacts Urban Life? By Jeffrey Nix Smart cities use and apply data collected through information and communications technology or ICT to adjust, manage and improve urban...
11 Oct, 2023 What Every C-Suite Should Know About OSHA’s “Multi-Employer Doctrine” By Jeffrey Nix The Multi-Employer Doctrine or MED imposes liability upon companies sharing a workplace with others, for the violation of Occupational...
04 Oct, 2023 Why Is the Construction Industry Facing a Suicide Epidemic? By Jeffrey Nix Few people were aware September was suicide prevention and awareness month. Yet, sadly, many of us have lost friends and loved ones who...