Recent Court Decision Affects Enforceability of Pay-When-Paid Clauses

Mary A. Salamone | Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch Construction contracts are exchanged so routinely that it is not uncommon for contractors to give the documents a quick glance or not even read them altogether before signing. Even when a contractor examines a contract thoroughly, legal terminology with profound impact may be overlooked. Since it… Continue reading Recent Court Decision Affects Enforceability of Pay-When-Paid Clauses

“Pay-When-Paid”: Is there a “Reasonable Time” for Subcontractors to Wait for Payment Once Contractor-Owner Litigation Ensues?

Christopher M. Wise | The Dispute Resolver Obviously, subcontractors prefer to be paid within a reasonable time, but the issue of what constitutes a “reasonable time” has been a conundrum many states have tackled over the years. From “pay-if-paid” to “pay-when-paid” provisions, states have either adopted one, both, or neither of these commonly controversial, heavily… Continue reading “Pay-When-Paid”: Is there a “Reasonable Time” for Subcontractors to Wait for Payment Once Contractor-Owner Litigation Ensues?