Jonathan M. Preziosi and Stephanie L. Jonaitis | Pepper Hamilton LLP | January 2018 Most contractors have encountered a prime contract provision with a governmental agency or public authority owner where the contract states that all claims for extra costs, delay damages or the like must be presented to the owner’s Chief Engineer for a… Continue reading Protecting Contractors Subject to Chief Engineer Decision Clauses
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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors
Nora Stilestein, Candance Matson and Mercedes Cook | Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog | February 6, 2018 As of January 1, 2018, direct contractors in California who make or take a contract “for the erection, construction, alteration, or repair of a building, structure, or other private work” are jointly and severally liable with their subcontractors… Continue reading Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors
Sen. Hill Wants Contractors To Report Construction Defect Cases
Renee Schiavone | Patch | December 21, 2017 The Peninsula lawmaker says he will introduce a bill requiring contractors to report construction defect settlements to the licensing board. One of the Peninsula’s most prominent lawmakers announced Thursday his next bill proposal; one that’s aimed at making sure another incident like the tragic, deadly balcony collapse… Continue reading Sen. Hill Wants Contractors To Report Construction Defect Cases
Liability for Independent Contractors
Raymond P. Dudlo | Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC | August 28, 2017 Generally, employers and general contractors do not have a duty to supervise the work of an independent contractor to assure a safe workplace. The general rule in Indiana, therefore, is that general contractors are not liable for the negligence of independent contractors. However,… Continue reading Liability for Independent Contractors
3 Things Contractors Should Do Now to Ensure “Buy American” Compliance in the Wake of Trump’s Executive Order
Eleanor M. Yost | Carlton Fields | April 21, 2017 “Buy American, Hire American” is no longer just a campaign slogan. It is the subject of an Executive Order signed by President Trump on April 19. The order details the Trump administration’s policy of ensuring compliance with existing domestic preference requirements, including by: requiring all… Continue reading 3 Things Contractors Should Do Now to Ensure “Buy American” Compliance in the Wake of Trump’s Executive Order