D.S. Berenson

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ByLaw: Lead-Safe Laws Grow More Burdensome ... Again

Beginning April 2010, it looks like the EPA is going to increase the burdens placed on contractors dealing with lead paint. More

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Threats To Your Home Improvement Business

An interview with attorney D.S. Berenson about worker reclassification, lead paint laws, Do Not Mail registries, and more. More

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ByLaw: Are Cash Discounts Illegal?

Be aware that semantics are important when it comes to offering a discount for clients who pay in cash. More

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The Recovery Act and Its Potential Legal Pitfalls for Remodelers

Since the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 went into effect, exactly what can and canít home improvement contractors legally do when advertising and using tax credit information? More

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Storm Clouds

Steve Platt, also known as The Storm Door Guy, installs nothing but storm doors in his Twin Cities market. Platt once offered a broad selection of storm doors on his website, StormDoorInstaller.com. Now he offers just two. More

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ByLaw: Pennsylvania Contractor Law

Pennsylvaniaís new contractor-based laws may be a sign of things to come for other states. More

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Minnesota Law Cracks Down on 'Misclassified' Workers

New Minnesota law scrutinizes construction industry employer-independent contractor relationships. More

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'Free Gift' Sales Method May Be Costly

Be wary when using the "free-gift" sales methodology and be aware that state laws about free gifts vary. More

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Not to Be Ignored: EPA Lead Paint Regulations

If you work in homes built prior to 1978, EPA lead paint regulations affect you. More

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Hiring and Firing Best Practices

What you need to know before making the decisions that change the face of your company. More

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