Category: Construction Law

Minnesota Legislature Establishes New Requirements for Public Contractors

Jocelyn Knoll and Hugh D. Brown – June 4, 2014 On May 16, 2014, the Minnesota Legislature enacted a new statute that sets out several criteria for contractors bidding on public construction projects. The statute is effective as of January 1, 2015, and attempts to enhance accountability and transparency in the procurement of public construction… Continue reading Minnesota Legislature Establishes New Requirements for Public Contractors

Florida Construction Liens: Payment Bonds

W. Mason – June 9, 2014 Owners of real property in Florida can exempt their property from all future liens at the outset of construction by requiring their general contractor to post a payment bond pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 713.23 or 713.245 before construction begins. In general a payment bond is contract among the… Continue reading Florida Construction Liens: Payment Bonds