This book/CD-ROM guide explains what the law requires and what protection it offers for construction contractors and gives tips on avoiding common pitfalls when setting up a company, drawing up contracts, collecting money owed, and dealing with employee injuries. It gives information on warranties, protecting assets, filing taxes, consumer protection laws, and subcontractors, as well as legal protection available for a company in financial trouble. The CD-ROM contains blank copies of all legal forms, notices, and contracts shown in the book, plus extra blank forms, with instructions. Story is an attorney specializing in construction law. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)