Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings It seems to be Miller Act time here at Construction Law Musings, not to mention in the Federal District Courts here in Virginia. Last week I discussed what sort of work can form the basis for a Miller Act claim. This week I am discussing the effect of a mandatory mediation… Continue reading Mediation Clause Can Stay a Miller Act Claim, Just Not Forever
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Some Work Cannot be Included in a Miller Act Claim
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings The Miller Act is close to my heart here at Construction Law Musings. Payment bond claims under the Miller Act help protect subcontractors on construction projects where the national government or its agencies are the owners of the property and therefore mechanic’s liens are unavailable. Even where you follow the proper claims process under… Continue reading Some Work Cannot be Included in a Miller Act Claim
Not All Work is Covered Under the Federal Miller Act
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates The recent opinion out of the Eastern District Court of Virginia, Dickson v. Forney Enterprises, Inc., 2021 WL 1536574 (E.D.Virginia 2021), demonstrates that the federal Miller Act is not designed to protect ALL that perform work on a federal construction project. This is because NOT ALL work is covered under the Miller… Continue reading Not All Work is Covered Under the Federal Miller Act
Timing Is Everything: Miller Act Notice Defect Saves Surety
Douglas L. Patin, Aron C. Beezley and Amandeep S. Kahlon | Buildsmart The Miller Act protects subcontractors from nonpayment on federal projects by requiring prime contractors to issue payment bonds. To obtain relief under the Miller Act, a subcontractor must (1) give the prime contractor written notice of its claim within 90 days of the… Continue reading Timing Is Everything: Miller Act Notice Defect Saves Surety
5 Steps for Preserving and Preparing Your Miller Act Claim
Camilla Hundley | PileroMazza As the United States economy continues to grapple with the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus pandemic, many contractors are concerned about making and receiving payment for work. The Miller Act provides the process for subcontractors to ensure they are paid for their work on federal construction projects, but they must be… Continue reading 5 Steps for Preserving and Preparing Your Miller Act Claim