Implied Contract Provisions: Termination for Convenience and Prevailing Wages
Whether you’re a general contractor (GC) or a subcontractor (sub) on a construction project, you routinely enter contracts as part of your business. Many construction
Your Contract – A Tool, Not a Headache
As a subcontractor on any significant construction project, your first instinct after you’ve been selected by the general contractor might be to get the contract
How to File a Lien and Get Paid in SunPower’s Chapter 11 Filing
Dear First Name (or Solar Company) As a creditor of SunPower have you taken all the necessary steps to Perfect Your Lien Rights in the
Mechanics Liens Are Key to Secured Payment
As a contractor or subcontractor on a construction project, you’re in essentially the same position as an unsecured lender. Your contract is, at its heart,
Avoiding Construction Litigation
It might seem odd to find an article on the website of a construction law firm’s website offering advice for avoiding litigation, but at Emalfarb
How to Win a Construction Claim
If you’ve ever been involved in a construction payment dispute, you know first-hand how difficult, time-consuming, and expensive it can be to extract what your
How to Enforce Miller Act Claims in Pennsylvania
If your company is a subcontractor or supplier for public construction projects, you are likely protected by a Miller Act law. If the project is
How to Enforce Miller Act Claims in New York
The Miller Act is a federal law that protects subcontractors and suppliers working on public construction projects throughout the country. New York has its own
Steps Required to Enforce Little Miller Act Claims in Ohio
The nationwide Little Miller Act protects public entities that default in their obligations to pay Ohio construction subcontractors and suppliers. Federal legislation carried out at
The Federal Miller Act: Payment Protection for Construction Subcontractors and Suppliers
The Federal Miller Act originated in 1935 and is vital in protecting construction subcontractors and construction material suppliers working on public projects. Each state in
How to File a Lien and Get Paid in SunPower’s Chapter 11 Filing
The recent Chapter 11 filing by SunPower has raised concerns for solar installers about how to secure payment for services rendered. While this situation is
Mechanics Lien California: It’s all about timing
When and how to file a mechanics lien can be tricky, which is why help from a mechanics lien specialist is often required. The main