A recent decision from the United States District Court for Massachusetts held a contractor and its owner personally liable for failing to pay a subcontractor and held that the contractor was liable for millions in damages to...more
Jurisdictions Limiting Construction Work - Massachusetts: Construction generally is allowed in Massachusetts for all residential construction and certain “essential” commercial construction, including in the City of Boston,...more
On May 12, 2020, the United States Eight Circuit Court of Appeals, applying Missouri law, rejected a contractor’s contention that its commercial general liability (CGL) policy provided coverage for claims arising out of the...more
Jurisdictions Limiting Construction Work: Massachusetts: Construction generally is allowed in Massachusetts for all residential construction and certain “essential” commercial construction. However, certain cities and towns...more
This update tracks COVID-19 shutdown orders as of April 29, 2020, 12:00 p.m. EDT that affect construction projects in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and...more
This update tracks COVID-19 shutdown orders as of April 2, 2020, 12:00 p.m. ET that affect construction projects in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and...more
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently upheld an Eastern District of Arkansas decision (applying Missouri Law) ruling that a general contractor’s threats to a subcontractor constituted a material...more
In This Issue:
- Retainage limited to 5 percent in Massachusetts: Outlier or coming to your state?
- Pennsylvania overhauls mechanic’s lien law with creation of state construction notices directory
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