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INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  10.04.2022

Does acceptance (or remittance) of final payment waive claims on a construction project?

A frequent issue that arises on construction projects is whether the acceptance or remittance of final payment acts as a waiver of claims. An owner or higher-tiered contractor may fear...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  09.08.2022

Mechanics’ liens and the bankrupt owner

When the owner on a construction project files bankruptcy, it is almost certain that someone down the line has not been paid for their work. One of the biggest protections...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  08.24.2022

Handling Payment Claim Deadlines on Construction Projects in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.

Most construction companies know that deadlines exist for payment claims on construction projects. These deadlines can be complex, depending on the circumstances and location of the project. Maryland, Pennsylvania, and...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  08.05.2022

Complicated insurance litigation arising from construction projects

Despite best efforts, accidents and casualty losses can occur during construction projects. When property damage or physical injury occurs on a project, most construction companies know to submit a claim...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  06.07.2022

Partnering to bid on government contracts for diverse and non-diverse business entities

In February, I wrote about the process and benefits of becoming certified as a diverse business entity (DBE). This month, I want to talk about how DBEs can partner with...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  04.27.2022

In favor of higher contractor contingencies to cover uncertain risk created by economic volatility

As economic volatility continues to affect the global economy, contractors and owners would be wise to re-evaluate their construction project pricing. To state the obvious, projects are at greater risk...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  03.29.2022

OFCCP Contractor Portal and Affirmative Action Plans

Over the past decade, the US Department of Labor, through the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP), has continually increased regulatory burdens. Now, covered federal contractors and subcontractors must...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  02.16.2022

Small diverse business certification basics for Pennsylvania government contracts

An explicit goal of the Pennsylvania governor’s office is to increase small diverse business contractors that receive government contracts (SDBs). Gov. Tom Wolf has set a goal of increasing the...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  01.18.2022

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance sets commercial motor vehicle inspection dates for 2022

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced dates for several commercial motor vehicle inspection campaigns set to take place in 2022. The CSVA inspects approximately 4 million vehicles over the...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  10.14.2021

Mishandling COVID-19 vaccine hiring requirements may run afoul of equal employment opportunity guidance

Spurred by the Biden Administration’s pronouncement that employers with 100 or more employees will be required to mandate vaccinations of their workforce, some employers are taking the proactive step of...