A startup firm designed to reinvigorate a small rust belt town has faced numerous setbacks — one of them now being a bankruptcy filing. 120 York LLC, based in York,...
With decreasing gross revenue and nearly $1 million in debt to 49 creditors, Pennsylvania contractor Cantwell Woodworking, LLC filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 6, 2021,...
When a contractor goes unpaid on a construction project, they have a few remedies available to them. These include claims under the state mechanics lien laws, breach of contract claims,...
Liquidated damages clauses are typically included in construction contracts to cover damages that may be difficult to calculate. Although useful, these damages can add up quickly. These types of clauses...
Securing mechanics lien rights, in any state, is a process. Many states require specific forms, notices, and deadlines that must be met. Failure to meet any one of the requirements...
The novel coronavirus pandemic has reached the United States in full force. Given the swift increase in reported cases, government officials have begun adopting measures in order to stunt the...
Mechanics lien rights are statutory rights, which means that you must comply with specific legal requirements in order to exercise these rights. And courts are typically unafraid to enforce those...
In Pennsylvania Construction Industry Employee Verification Act is now effective, as of October 7, 2020. Anyone involved in construction in Pennsylvania needs to be aware of these requirements when hiring...
Pennsylvania contractors, subcontractors, and even property owners should take note - HB 566 comes into effect today. HB 566 made changes to the Pennsylvania Contractors and Subcontractors Payment Act (also...
In Pennsylvania, some interesting changes have been made regarding the right to suspend work for nonpayment and the right to withhold payments. Luckily, there's plenty of time. The new rules...