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What's Next for Teaming Agreements After Cyberlock?

by Andrew Mishkin, Robert Prentice | Duane Morris LLP on 5/22/2013

A recent federal District Court decision holding a teaming agreement between two contractors unenforceable under Virginia law raises questions about the usefulness of these commonly employed agreements—and not just in...more

Pay-If-Paid Clauses: A Powerful Shield From Payment

by Joe Virene | Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. on 5/20/2013

Subcontracts typically contain either a pay-when-paid clause or a pay-if-paid (i.e., contingent payment) clause. A pay-when-paid clause only deals with the timing of the obligation to pay the subcontractor. ...more

The Mechanics of Mechanics Liens

by Garret Murai | Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP on 5/10/2013

One of the most effective payment remedies for direct contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers is the mechanics lien. First conceived by Thomas Jefferson to encourage construction of the then “new” capital city of...more

Use of Additional Insured Status to Reduce Attorneys' Fees

by Conrad Lazo | Fowler White Boggs P.A. on 5/8/2013

Although insurance requirements are typically addressed in most construction contracts, they are often given minimum attention. On the other hand, attorneys’ fees are always a major concern. Notwithstanding, requiring...more

Contractors: Is Your Company’s Web Site Accessible to Individuals With Disabilities? (OFCCP Thinks It Should Be)

by Matt Nusbaum | Proskauer - Government Contractor Compliance... on 5/3/2013

In December, 2011, the Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) caused much consternation among the federal contracting community by publishing proposed changes to the affirmative action and nondiscrimination...more

Legislative Alert: Illinois House of Representatives Passes HB 924

by Barbara Adams, Stewart Weiss | Holland & Knight LLP on 5/3/2013

On April 18, 2013, the Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 924 on a 60–50 vote. The bill amends the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/2) to require that all contractors and subcontractors bidding on...more

Insolvency in the Building and Construction Industry: Proposed Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of...

by Marcel Marquardt, Sandra Steele | K&L Gates LLP on 4/29/2013

The Industry and Current Legislation - The NSW building and construction industry (the Industry) is plagued by a high level of insolvencies. In the 2012 financial year, almost 25% of the external administrations...more

Sixth Circuit Holds That Insurer Is Required to Defend Contractor in Claim by Customer, as "Your Work" Exclusion in CGL Policy Is...

by Peter Georgiton | Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 4/25/2013

In Forrest Construction, Inc. v. The Cincinnati Insurance Co., No. 11-6262, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 722 (6th Cir.), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that an insurer breached its policy with an...more

District Court Sides With DOL in Dispute Over Whether Healthcare Providers Are Government Contractors

by Ellen Shadur Gross | BakerHostetler on 4/24/2013

In a significant victory for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia recently found providers of healthcare services are subject to federal equal employment opportunity...more

Supreme Court of Minnesota Upholds Denial of Coverage to Additional Insured in the Absence of Vicarious Liability

by Frederic Giordano, David Osipovich, Andrew Stanton | K&L Gates LLP on 4/22/2013

Introduction - Construction contractors and subcontractors, as well as commercial policyholders generally, will wish to take note of a recent Supreme Court of Minnesota decision that lends insight into the scope of...more

TRANSACTIONAL: Bankruptcy: Contractor Insolvency Issues in Large Project Transactions

by King & Spalding on 4/19/2013

An issue that is often overlooked, but should be considered in the context of large project transactions, is the potential insolvency of contractors and subcontractors. A bankruptcy proceeding involving a key contractor can...more

Federal Contractors Beware! OFCCP Will Be Searching for Any Discrimination in Compensation

by Dara DeHaven, Leigh M. Nason | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/16/2013

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently issued new investigation standards and procedures as well as a new policy directive for reviewing compensation systems and practices of federal contractors...more

OFCCP’s New Compensation Directive: The Agency’s Continued Search For Systemic—Or Any—Discrimination In Compensation

by Dara DeHaven, Leigh M. Nason | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/16/2013

After a relatively quiet 2012, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) hit the ground running in 2013. In a second major announcement in the new year, OFCCP issued new investigation standards and procedures...more

Nonsubscriber Legislative Update

by Trek Doyle | Winstead PC on 4/16/2013

As we near the end of the regular session of the Texas legislature (May 27), we wanted to give you a quick update on the status of various proposed nonsubscriber-related bills. Similar measures to these have been proposed...more

Hospitals that Provide Services to Government Employees Through an HMO are Government Contractors, Court Rules

by King & Spalding on 4/10/2013

Healthcare providers who treat government employees through a health maintenance organization are government subcontractors subject to the jurisdiction of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), according...more

Flying Solo: How it Helps My Construction Clients

by Christopher G. Hill on 4/10/2013

Christopher Hill, LEED AP discusses how being a solo construction attorney helps his contractor and subcontractor clients with the flexibility and responsiveness that a smaller law firm can give....more

Public Works Contractors Now Required to Use E-Verify System in Pennsylvania

by Valentine Brown | Duane Morris LLP on 4/9/2013

On January 1, the Public Works Employment Verification Act went into effect in Pennsylvania. Signed into law last July, the act requires all Pennsylvania public works contractors and subcontractors involved in projects of...more

Federal District Court Affirms U.S. Department of Labor's Position that Healthcare Providers Participating in HMOs for Federal...

by Alissa Horvitz, Jade Cobb Murray, Joshua Roffman | Littler on 4/9/2013

In a long-awaited decision, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that three hospitals that provide medical services through a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) to individuals covered by the Federal...more

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What's Next for Teaming Agreements After Cyberlock?

Pay-If-Paid Clauses: A Powerful Shield From Payment

The Mechanics of Mechanics Liens

Use of Additional Insured Status to Reduce Attorneys' Fees

Contractors: Is Your Company’s Web Site Accessible to Individuals With Disabilities? (OFCCP Thinks It Should Be)

Legislative Alert: Illinois House of Representatives Passes HB 924

Insolvency in the Building and Construction Industry: Proposed Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of...

Sixth Circuit Holds That Insurer Is Required to Defend Contractor in Claim by Customer, as "Your Work" Exclusion in CGL Policy Is...

District Court Sides With DOL in Dispute Over Whether Healthcare Providers Are Government Contractors

Supreme Court of Minnesota Upholds Denial of Coverage to Additional Insured in the Absence of Vicarious Liability

TRANSACTIONAL: Bankruptcy: Contractor Insolvency Issues in Large Project Transactions

Federal Contractors Beware! OFCCP Will Be Searching for Any Discrimination in Compensation

OFCCP’s New Compensation Directive: The Agency’s Continued Search For Systemic—Or Any—Discrimination In Compensation

Nonsubscriber Legislative Update

Hospitals that Provide Services to Government Employees Through an HMO are Government Contractors, Court Rules

Flying Solo: How it Helps My Construction Clients

Public Works Contractors Now Required to Use E-Verify System in Pennsylvania

Federal District Court Affirms U.S. Department of Labor's Position that Healthcare Providers Participating in HMOs for Federal...

Health Care Case Makes Clear That Specific Contractual Language Is Not Necessary for OFCCP Jurisdiction

Beware of Payments to Contractors and Subcontractors under Assignment Agreements

Countdown Begins for HIPAA Omnibus Rule Compliance

Under Construction - March 2013: The Ever-Shrinking Federal Budget: Preparing for Contract Cut-Backs

Burr Alert: The Architect's Role In The Construction Project

Construction & Land Use Newsletter - March 2013

Under Construction - March 2013: Tips for Presenting, Analyzing and Resolving Delay and Impact Claims

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