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New York City Sparkies Beware – Be Licensed or be Square

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This BLOG has previously addressed issues related to proper licensure for contractors and the problems that arise for them if they perform work without a license. We have previously noted that home improvement contractors are...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights - Issue 11, December 2023

NY Governor's Veto of Wind Power Bill “Undermines Industry," Critics Say- “The bill known as the ‘Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act’ has been working its way through the state legislature since April 2023.” Why...more

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Michigan AG Reports That New Program to Address Unlicensed Builders Shows Great Success

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On August 10, Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel issued a press release to report the success of the new Unlicensed Builders Pretrial Diversion Program that was launched in February. AG Nessel launched the new program...more

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North Carolina Offices Clarify Licensing, Permitting Guidelines for Solar Panel Installations

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North Carolina Surges to Fourth in Nation for Solar Energy - A July 2023 Forbes article reports that North Carolina ranks fourth in the nation for solar energy generation, according to the United States Energy Information...more

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Important Louisiana Licensing Tips for Out-of-State Contractors for 2023 Hurricane Season

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With the peak of the hurricane season approaching, it is important to share some important tips and requirements for out-of-state contractors to know before performing remediation or restoration work on commercial or...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Do I Need a Contractor License to Enter Into a Development Management Agreement?

Looking at statutes and case law from Washington and California for the answer - Whether a developer is required to obtain a contractor license to enter into a development management agreement ("DMA") must be viewed...more

Saiber LLC

The Saiber Construction Law Column: March 2023

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Enacted in 2004, the Contractors’ Registration Act (the “Act”) requires all contractors in New Jersey to register annually with the Division of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”) if they are “engaged in the business of making or...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

NRC Now Requiring Validation of Immigration Status for Individuals Receiving Unescorted Access

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Committee recently published Regulatory Issue Summary (RIS) 2022-02 requiring licensees to independently verify immigration status for unescorted access authorization. Licensees with contractor...more

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How to Lose Your Contractor’s License in 90 Days (or Less): California and Louisiana

Having your Contractor’s License up and running to perform work when needed, where needed, is an indispensable compliance matter that contractors face every year. However, this indispensable process may also be cumbersome and...more

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Louisiana Licensing Tips for Outside Contractors in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ida

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On August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana, leaving catastrophic damage in her wake. With over a million people without power and billions of dollars in property damage, the restoration efforts are just...more

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Big Projects Are Big Opportunities: But Don’t Ignore Arizona Law

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In the last several months, numerous companies have announced hefty investments in substantial construction projects in Arizona. While the investments are good news for contractors already operating in Arizona, they also...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right: Unlicensed Contractors Can Pursue Designers for Negligence

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently determined that a builder who fails to comply with state licensing requirements may still pursue a negligence claim against design professionals. In Wright Construction Services,...more

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Contractor’s Alleged Licensing Violation Raises Due Process Concerns in Mississippi

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Contractor licensing violations raise serious concerns for all parties. For an owner, an unlicensed contractor may affect financing options on one end and the contractor’s entitlement to recover profits on the other end....more

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Regulations Alert ! Rhode Island Contractors, Home Inspectors, & More

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On December 19, 2019, the Rhode Island Contractors Registration and Licensing Board’s (“CRLB”) revised regulations for contractors and new regulations home inspectors, well drillers/pump installers/water-filtration...more

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Arizona Senate Bill 1397: What You Should Know About the ROC’s Legislative Update

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During this most recent session, the Arizona Legislature passed and the Governor signed new legislation affecting contractors throughout the state. The legislation, Senate Bill 1397, was referred to as the “registrar of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Avoiding Disaster Due to Improper Licensing

IT’S NOT ENOUGH FOR A CONTRACTOR TO BE LICENSED . . . it must be properly licensed. We are reminded of this by the recent case of JMS Air Conditioning and Appliance Service, Inc. v. Santa Monica Community College District,...more

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Increased Reporting Requirements for Contractors - Even if All Claims Are Settled

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For most professionally licensed groups, reporting requirements are the norm, not the exception. In fact, it is commonplace for boards to require licensees to report judgments, settlements and convictions that may reveal...more

Pillsbury - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real...

Let the 90-Day Countdown Begin

Most contractors are diligent about making sure that they pay their licensing fees, renew worker’s compensation insurance, and maintain the required bonds. What may be less obvious is how critically important it is to have...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights - Issue 2 - October 2018

In this edition of The Site Report, our construction law e-newsletter, we cover a variety of issues affecting our clients and the industry right now.... ...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Contractor Licensing Requirements: Ignore at Your Peril

On March 9, 2018, the Georgia Court of Appeals reaffirmed the applicability of Georgia’s contractor licensing requirements (Ga. Code, Title 43, Ch. 41) to residential and general contractors. In Baja Properties, LLC v....more

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Under Construction - September 2016

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Letter from the Editor - Welcome to the Fall 2016 edition of our Under Construction newsletter. We hope your summer has left you relaxed and refreshed to successfully finish out the remainder of the year. Most...more

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AB 1793 Amends Requirements for Contractors to Establish Substantial Compliance With State Contractor Licensing Requirements

On August 30, 2016, Governor Brown signed into law AB 1793, which amends the requirements under Business & Professions Code § 7031 for a contractor to establish “substantial compliance” with state contractor licensing...more

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A Recent Case's Impact on the Determination of Contractor Licensure

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A Florida court of appeals recently ruled that a contractor is considered licensed if it is associated with a qualifying agent licensed to perform the contract work on the effective date of the contract. Other courts...more

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Disgorgement Penalty for Unlicensed Contractors in California

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California has some of the toughest penalties in the country for unlicensed contractors. An unlicensed contractor is not just a contractor without a license, but could also be a contractor who is not correctly licensed or a...more

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California Law Restricting Non-Licensed Contractors’ Right to Recover for Unpaid Services Does Not Apply to Miller Act Claims

In a recent decision, the federal appellate court encompassing nine western states and two Pacific island jurisdictions held that a California law restricting the right of non-licensed contractors to recover for unpaid...more

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