Sep 14, 2023 LLCs Demystified: Understanding the Advantages and Uses of Limited Liability Companies By Michael S. Melfi So you have a business or an idea, maybe an investment and you are buying an asset, and you want a "company". What does that really mean?...
Sep 13, 2023 Developments in Solar Cell Efficiency are Fueling Construction of Commercial Solar Farms! By Jeffrey Nix The amount of energy reaching the earth from the Sun every minute is greater than the energy consumed by all of mankind throughout the...
Sep 06, 2023 Have Robots Become Common Place Throughout Construction, and Other Industries? By Jeffrey Nix A recent survey indicates 50% of contractors are currently using robots and other autonomous devices and equipment during construction. ...
Aug 30, 2023 What Every Owner, Contractor, and C-Suite Should Know About the “Spoliation of Evidence” By Jeffrey Nix At the height of the pandemic, opposing counsel allowed their owner client to “rip out” significant portions of a new $14M automated...
Aug 23, 2023 Creating an Effective Advisory Board: Tips and Strategies for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs By Michael S. Melfi For an early stage company, it can be challenging to navigate the many decisions and challenges that come with building a successful...
Aug 23, 2023 Can C-Suite Members be Personally Liable for Corporate Torts, including Construction Defects? By Jeffrey Nix Officers and directors are generally shielded from personal liability when doing business through corporations or limited liability...
Aug 16, 2023 Should Complex Commercial Disputes be Managed by Litigation Schedules? By Jeffrey Nix Smart contractors plan their work and then work their plan. That’s why most contractors use some form of CPM schedule to manage their...
Aug 02, 2023 From Clients to Colleagues: The Impact of Strong Relationships in Professional Services By Michael S. Melfi As a professional service provider, such as a lawyer, it is important to have strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and opposing...
Jul 21, 2023 Legal Must-Haves for SaaS Startups: Ensuring Compliance and Protection By Michael S. Melfi John Mashni When launching a Software as a Service (SaaS) company, setting up a comprehensive and legally compliant website and platform is crucial....
Jul 05, 2023 How Tunnel Construction Solved Sewer Overflows in Many Older US Cities? By Jeffrey Nix Many older cities, especially those East of the Mississippi, rely upon combined sewer overflow systems or “CSO’s” that collect and...
Jun 14, 2023 How the Internet of Things or IoT is Monitoring Construction Activities? By Jeffrey Nix No longer is the Internet of Things or IoT limited to occupants taking inventory of their refrigerators or hackers taking control of...
May 25, 2023 Michael Melfi Speaks on NIL Panel By Taylor English Taylor English partner Michael Melfi spoke on a name, image, likeness (NIL) panel at the 2023 Midwest Growth Capital Symposium for the...