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Receiving timely payment is a key priority for all construction companies. Retainage clauses are a crucial point of interest because they determine when a portion of payment will be released...

Whether you are a contractor, subcontractor or owner, negotiating contract terms is necessary to succeed as a business. For construction contracts, certain clauses tend to draw the most attention during...

Employers and human resources (HR) professionals are tasked with navigating how to handle medical marijuana in the workplace with little guidance from Pennsylvania courts. Adding to the complexity of this...

There are multiple areas of risk that come with the development of hotel construction projects and it’s vitally important to be aware of them. If a setback occurs during the...

Copyright law does not protect ideas, procedures, processes, systems or methods of operation. So, how does this apply to data and scientific papers? Using someone’s published paper or table describing...

A contract tailored to your unique construction project is essential in avoiding potential misunderstandings, disagreements and costly litigation. Not only can a well-drafted contract limit exposure to liability, it can...

This is the final installment in our four-part series, “An Introduction to Pennsylvania Common Interest Ownership Communities.” In this series, we explore the legal background of condominiums and planned communities,...

When a project “goes south” and deteriorates, contractors sometimes threaten to stop work. But stopping work is a serious response that can lead to other compound problems such as schedule...

This is the first installment in our four-part series, “Key Stages in Buying and Selling Businesses.” In this series, we explore critical stages in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process...

This is the third installment in our four-part series, “An Introduction to Pennsylvania Common Interest Ownership Communities”. In this series, we explore the legal background of condominiums and planned communities,...