A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) led to its recovery of $165,653 in back wages for approximately 3,000 employees of The Giant Company LLC (Giant) in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. According to the DOL, Giant failed to...
Mixed-use projects and the Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act
The Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA) generally applies to all private construction projects in the state of Pennsylvania. CASPA is a prompt payment law with teeth: If a contractor or subcontractor is the substantially prevailing party in...
Funeral Board COVID-19 waivers ending early
On August 5, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of State announced a schedule for the expiration of COVID-related waivers and suspensions of professional licensing regulations. Funeral Board waivers will now expire on August 17, 2021.
IRS revises qualified retirement plan correction procedure
On July 16, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2021-30 which restates and revises the existing Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS). EPCRS is an IRS program which permits sponsors of qualified plans (such as 401(k)...
Construction manager as advisor versus construction manager as constructor – which is right for your project?
There are a wide variety of project delivery and contract methods, each with unique wrinkles, responsibilities, and roles for the parties. A frequent topic that arises is whether a construction manager should be used and whether the construction manager should be “as...
Prior to the summer recess, PA legislature moves on bills affecting water and wastewater authorities
The legislature was busy prior to passing the 2021/2022 budget and recessing last Friday for the summer. The bills discussed may affect operations or finances at water or wastewater authorities. The bill that crossed the finish line is HB957, known as the “Ghost...
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