In Pennsylvania, some interesting changes have been made regarding the right to suspend work for nonpayment and the right to withhold payments. Luckily, there's plenty of time. The new rules...
Prevailing wage laws have been in the news a lot lately. Many states are asking whether prevailing wage laws are necessary, and a few have even repealed their prevailing wage laws...
Pursuant t the Miller Act, federal subcontractors and suppliers are protected by payment bonds on federal projects exceeding $150,000. Under the current statutory scheme, that number could rise due to...
Mechanics liens and leased property have an interesting dynamic. Depending on a state's laws, and depending on the property lessor's role in the improvement, the project property may or may...
Retainage laws are an important concept in construction payment - they regulate how much of payment may be retained and for how long. A recent Louisiana case went a long...
Construction payment laws can be tough to navigate. Between lien laws, retainage rules, and prompt payment provisions, a construction business can easily struggle to stay between the lines. Making matters...
Slow payment and nonpayment are more than just a headache in the construction industry. These issues push businesses to the brink. That's why construction businesses have mechanics liens in their...
Beginning in June, recorders' fees will shoot up for those filing Oregon mechanics liens and other recorded documents. Funds from the increased fees will go toward Oregon affordable housing initiatives.
If payment is made via salvageable materials instead of dollars, determining the amount of a New Jersey demolition project's lien fund can create headaches.
Martin Scorsese is publicly battling a mechanics lien filed against his New York home after his contractor failed to make payments.