Judicial Caution in Determining Liability for Withheld Payments Under Public Works Contracts

Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris In public construction projects, disputes over payment obligations between contractors and subcontractors often depend not only on the terms of the contract but on the resolution of underlying factual questions. A recent decision from the Appellate Division, First Department in Brownie Companies of Long Island, LLC v. Volmar Construction, Inc.,… Continue reading Judicial Caution in Determining Liability for Withheld Payments Under Public Works Contracts

Why You Should Think Twice Before Withholding Payment From Your Subcontractor

Katlyn L. Gregg | Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP | October 18, 2018 As anyone involved in even the most straightforward construction project is aware, payment disputes frequently arise between contractors. If you are in the middle of the payment dispute, it may seem practical to withhold all payment to the subcontractor until the dispute is… Continue reading Why You Should Think Twice Before Withholding Payment From Your Subcontractor

A Game-Changer for Subcontractors in Payment Disputes

Adam B. Edgecombe | Jimerson & Cobb P.A. | September 8, 2016 Though many construction professionals are generally familiar with Florida’s lien law, there is a little-known and little-used provision within the lien statutes that can prove to be a game-changer for subcontractors (or sub-subcontractors) when used correctly and in the proper factual circumstances. Section… Continue reading A Game-Changer for Subcontractors in Payment Disputes