D.S. Berenson

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Window Companies Vulnerable on Sales/Marketing Tactics

An investigation into sales and marketing practices in Washington state finds window companies vulnerable. More

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Stock up on Form 1099s: Changes to the Tax Code Mean More Forms for Remodelers

Come January 2012 you'll be facing more paperwork due to a change to the tax code section that governs when a business must issue a Form 1099 to a worker or service provider. More

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Dust Wiping May Get More Complex

The EPA proposes a new level of licensing and testing with its lead dust-wiping procedures. More

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RRP Rules Delayed?

Reading between the lines on a recent Environmental Protection Agency Renovation, Repair and Painting memorandum. More

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Bonds Build Reassurance For Wary Homeowners

Performance bonds guarantee the job, whether your company is there to complete it or not. But few residential contractors offer them. More

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ByLaw: Copyright Protection

Intellectual property laws apply to remodeling work, too. Here are some basics you should be aware of. More

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Answers to Five Key Lead Paint Questions

Construction lawyer D.S. Berenson answers five lead-paint law questions that remodelers should know about. More

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Understanding How Lead Safe Renovation Affects Your Business

New regulations governing the way you work inside and outside the house take effect on April 22. Is your company ready? More

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Lead Insurance Requires Separate Coverage Most Contractors Don't Have

Don't assume that your general-liability policy covers you in the event of a lead poisoning suit. More

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ByLaw: Reducing Cell Phone Liability

Make sure your company has clear rules regarding cell phone use, and have a written policy in place to limit liability. More

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