We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, investment, and funding expert, and an educator of fintech ...

Furnishing labor or materials on a construction project can be risky. What if payment is delayed or disputed? Or worse — what if you don’t get paid at all? This can be especially complicated on large ...