Many construction contracts call for disputes to be decided by arbitration under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). In 2024, the AAA amended its rules governing AAA construction industry arbitrations....more
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia recently decided a class certification matter that suggests trial courts must undertake a closer examination of the requirements for certifying class actions in West Virginia...more
On April 22, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf announced that all businesses in the construction industry will be permitted to resume in-person operations starting May 1, 2020. Resumption of projects requires observance of certain...more
Most states have a “prompt payment act” that protects contractors’ and subcontractors’ right to payment for work on public projects. Pennsylvania also has a law that protects contractors’ and subcontractors’ right to payment...more
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Contractors, subcontractors, and owners involved in private construction projects in Pennsylvania should be aware of amendments to the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) which go into effect October 10, 2018....more