The legislature in Ohio is considering an amendment to their current Prompt Payment Act. The amendment would give property owners 35 days to pay prime/general contractors on private projects. The...
Big projects are prone to more construction disputes, as evidenced by the nearly $6M in liens filed against the Pro Football Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Construction payment disputes on an Ohio project have delayed the opening of a Chipotle restaurant. The developer has been battling with its GC, subs, lender, and even local government.
In construction, hiring is everything. Owners want to hire reputable contractors known for good work. Contractors look to hire trusted subcontractors and suppliers in order to minimize defects and payment issues....
Dodging procedural limitations and deadlines, filing a lien can at times feel like a game of minesweeper. One misstep, and the whole thing goes caput. Courts can be sticklers on even...
Congratulations to the city of Cleveland on finally bringing home an NBA Championship! With the attention of the sports world focused on The Land, it only seems natural to highlight some...
Every state is has different laws pertaining to waiving rights, claims, and lien waivers. For example, twelve states require that a statutory form must be followed in order for lien rights...
Every state has a separate statute which dictates what qualifies as a valid mechanics lien. Some are very precise in requirements, while others can be vague and left up to...
In the construction industry, it is not odd for owners of multiple parcels of land to hire one contractor to work on all parcels through separate contracts. Despite the multiple...
The Ohio Supreme Court chimed in on “pay if paid” clauses last week, and it’s not good for subcontractors. In Transtar Elec., Inc. v. A.E.M. Elec. Servs. Corp., the court decided...