Tales From the Front

Tales From the Front

by | May 14, 2025

I don’t like to close out judgments as “uncollectible”. Sure, sometimes the company is out of business, the owner/operator dies with no assets, and there is no successor company. That one can be closed. But if I have a judgment against an individual, I’ll stay...
Tales From the Front

From the President

by | May 14, 2025

As I begin my journey as the President of the CLLA, it occurs to me that, even though Jim Kozelek was a fantastically great President, as were Chris Young, Tim Wan, Lorna Walker and all the Presidents that preceded me, a new Presidential term is a time for reflecting...
Heard and Overheard

Heard and Overheard

by | May 13, 2025

So much has occurred and is happening within the CLLA and in the world since the 3rd quarter issue of the CLW, that it is difficult to know where to begin.
Heard and Overheard

VIEWPOINT

by | May 13, 2025

Another year is behind us and I’m happy to report that the CLLA continues to thrive! Membership is holding steady, events are filling up again and we’ve taken up some causes important to the industry.
Heard and Overheard

It’s Not a Candy Bar in the Pool

by | May 13, 2025

One big area of my firm’s practice is representing skilled tradespeople. We have a Load of contractors, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, fuel oil contractors, masons, and environmental engineers. Quite commonly, these skilled folks provide their services, and...