Eminent domain is a common tactic used by governments in Idaho to improve areas they deem necessary for redevelopment. Although, for the most part, property owners get a fair price for their real estate if they negotiate with the governmental body, what happens if the...
Eminent domain is a legal setup that can affect landowners across the US. Eminent domain laws allow the government to condemn and take ownership of land. The government may take all or part of the property. It may take property on a temporary or a permanent basis....
Residents of Boise and other nearby areas of Idaho may be wondering about whether being passed over for a promotion may be discrimination. Workplace promotion discrimination is illegal, and it may also affect your future potential. Harassing, as well as denying a...
As a business owner in Idaho, you will likely encounter a commercial lease agreement if you plan to open an office, retail store or other remises. Commercial leases can be far more costly and long-term than residential leases, so business owners may be concerned about...
A notable percentage of people of color in Idaho and elsewhere in the United States indicate that they have been subjected to racial discrimination on the job. Racial discrimination appears to raise its head at a number of different junctures during the interview and...
Idaho commercial construction law is multifaceted and can prove to be quite complicated. There exists an array of concepts and practices that are unique to commercial construction law, including a process known as equitable adjustment. Definition of an equitable...
Idaho employees who report knowledge of illegal business activities are considered to be whistleblowers. These unique individuals are given a number of rights from the federal and state governments to help protect their financial well-being. Understanding what a...
General contractors and subcontractors in Idaho may address back charges in their contracts. Back charges describe costs that one party suffers because the other party to the contract failed to perform in some way. Bad workmanship or missed deadlines can trigger extra...
Idaho construction projects do not always go according to plan. Sometimes projects can be set back for a number of different reasons. For those who are funding the project, these delays have a ripple effect in the form of extra project cost, late starts and missed...
Federal and Idaho employment law provides you the right to take legal action if you are subjected to a hostile work environment. It's important to fully understand what constitutes a hostile work environment under the law. Employment law and definition of a hostile...
