The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of the case Eastern Steel Construction, Inc. v. International Fidelity Insurance Co., in which the Pennsylvania Superior Court clarified the claims that a...more
In the construction industry, a “pay-if-paid” provision is common in subcontracts, which conditions a general contractor’s obligation to make payment to a subcontractor on the general contractor’s actual receipt of payment...more
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently clarified the claims that a subcontractor may bring, as well as the judgments that may be enforced, against a surety in Pennsylvania in Eastern Steel Constructors, Inc. v....more
Contractors or subcontractors who perform offsite work can face unique challenges when an owner decides to suspend or end a project. Luckily, states including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, have legislation that offers remedies...more
“There’s no time like the present”—cliché or not, this may become the new rule for when contractors should file their New Jersey lien claims during the pandemic, and probably after. Unlike lawsuits and other legal actions,...more
Pulling the Continuous Trigger: Insurance Policies and Progressive Property Damage in New Jersey -
When a property owner claims damages due to defective construction, the first step for a contractor is to notify its...more