The tariffs enacted and proposed by the Trump administration have created a cause for concern among industries worldwide, and the construction sector is no exception. Imported goods are often essential to a construction...more
The Tennessee legislature recently passed the Construction Industry Payment Protection Act (“CIPPA”), SB2681/HB2706, which offers significant changes to the Tennessee construction industry.
Not only does the act amend...more
8/12/2020
/ Construction Industry ,
Construction Liens ,
Design Defects ,
General Contractors ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Limitation of Liability Clause ,
New Legislation ,
Prompt Payment ,
Retainage ,
State and Local Government ,
Statute of Repose ,
Subcontractors
Changes to Remedies in Lien Enforcement Actions -
New legislation in Tennessee has limited the recovery of attorney’s fees, expenses, and actual and liquidated damages in instances where a real property owner seeks to...more
8/25/2019
/ Attorney's Fees ,
Calculation of Damages ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Liens ,
Construction Project ,
General Contractors ,
Liquidated Damages ,
Mechanics Lien ,
New Rules ,
Notice Requirements ,
Pay if Paid ,
Property Owners ,
Remedies ,
Subcontractors