Missouri Governor Enacts Prevailing Wage Reform
Per H.B. 1729, signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson, a series of reforms are in store for Missouri’s prevailing wage law.
General Contractor Liability Law Enacted in Maryland
Beginning Oct. 1, general contractors performing work in Maryland will be liable for a subcontractor’s failure to pay its employees in accordance with Maryland’s Wage Payment and Collection Law.
Will Momentum or Force Prevail in the 2018 Midterm Elections?
When it comes to the 2018 midterm elections, it remains uncertain which force will prevail: momentum away from the incumbent party or a more powerful force that causes that momentum to stop.
Pennsylvania Approves New Contractor Payment Protections
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) signed H.B. 566 into law as a way to strengthen the commonwealth’s existing Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act.
2018 Political Races to Watch
Get the scoop on important congressional and gubernatorial races to watch during the 2018 election season.
House OKs Water Resources Development Act
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 408-2 to approve the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8), which provides for improvements to the nation’s water infrastructure.
Louisiana Sets Parameters for Late Payments
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) signed Act No. 566 into law, amending a statute to indicate that payment from a public entity to a contractor is considered late 45 days following receipt of a proper request for payment.
Construction Law Review: First Half of 2018
Some of the most impactful trends so far in 2018 include the expansion of lower tier protections and progressive methods of project delivery, such as P3, lean construction and progressive design-build.
