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Saul Ewing LLP

Unregistered & Unprotected: What a New Maryland Supreme Court Ruling Means for Builders

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A recent decision by the Maryland Supreme Court underscores the importance of following registration and licensing requirements for builders and contractors. In SM Landover, LLC v. Sanders, 489 Md. 614, 330 A.3d 1129 (2025),...more

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California Cracks Down on Contractor Licensing Violations

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The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has long warned against the dangers of “renting” a qualifier—where a licensed individual allows their name and license to be used by a construction company without...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

Requirements For Professional Engineers Practicing in Connecticut

Many out-of-state professional engineering companies practice engineering in Connecticut and may not be aware of all the requirements to do so. Connecticut has certain requirements for corporations and limited liability...more

Snell & Wilmer

California Construction Law Update

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Listed below are some of the important and recent California laws regarding the construction industry....more

Porter Hedges LLP

What do you mean I don’t own the plan?

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The Owner and Architect of a Project may sometimes strongly disagree on who should or does own the designs, plans, and specifications that the Owner pays the Architect and its consultants to produce. The meaning of...more

Cole Schotz

New Jersey Tightening the Screws on its Home Improvement Contractor Licensing Requirements

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On January 8, 2024, the State of New Jersey enacted a new law, mandating additional licensing requirements for home improvement and home elevation contractors, with the aim of further protecting New Jersey homeowners and...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Residential Construction Projects: Pre-construction Part 1

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This Article is Part 1 in a series of articles discussing common considerations that homeowners should look for before, during, and after a residential construction project. Part 1 focuses on arguably the most important...more

K2 Integrity

Sanctions Against Russia: U.S. Introduces New Russia-Related Sanctions Targeting Foreign Financial Institutions And Tightens Other...

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On 22 December 2023, the Biden administration issued Executive Order 14114, “Taking Additional Steps with Respect to the Russian Federation’s Harmful Activities” (EO 14114), thereby amending EOs 14024 and 14068. The new EO...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Bring on the Sun!  Licensing and Permitting for Contractors Installing Solar Panel Systems in NC

With the growing emphasis of the use of renewables to reduce the carbon footprint of homes and buildings and tax incentives, there has been a proliferation of solar companies to meet the ever-growing demand for solar energy....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 8, August 2023

Bring on the Sun! Licensing and Permitting for Contractors Installing Solar Panel Systems in NC - With the growing emphasis of the use of renewables to reduce the carbon footprint of homes and buildings and tax incentives,...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Are Your Ohio Construction Contracts at Risk?

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In Ohio, the sale of taxable tangible personal property or services are subject to the Ohio sales tax. Similarly, the use of taxable tangible personal property or services for which the vendor did not charge sales tax is...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Taking License Liberties Based on Affiliation

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Questions regarding general contractor licensure requirements often arise among affiliated or related companies, namely, which entities are required to have a license. The issue often arises where a licensed general...more

Clark Hill PLC

Act 341 Amendments To Residential Builders Occupational Code Address When a Builder Needs a Residential Builder’s License

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Michigan’s Occupational Code (“Code”) requires builders of residential structures to be licensed as a "residential builder." Under the Code, the definition of “residential structure” is very broad and includes almost any type...more

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California Contractors Note CSLB’s “Easy-Fill” Forms And Fee Increases

The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) recently announced that it has launched a series of interactive forms to help simplify the contractor license application process as well as the process that licensees are...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Construct - November 2016

In This Issue: - Election 2016: Where the Candidates Stand on Issues Affecting the Construction Industry: Here we are. The rollercoaster 2016 election ends tomorrow. Millions of Americans have voted already. Polls...more

Pillsbury - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real...

How to Lose Your Contractor’s License in 90 Days (or Less)

Did you know that California’s Contractors’ State License Law, Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 7000 et seq., requires licensees to report various information to the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) “within 90 days” of the...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Attention Philadelphia Contractors: Do You Comply with OSHA Training and Supervision Requirements?

The City of Philadelphia has issued new code requirements for construction worker safety training. The new rules went into effect on October 1, 2015, and the Department of Licenses and Inspections has announced that strict...more

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

Contractor Given a Wake-Up Call for Using a "Sham" RMO/RME

Two weeks ago we wrote about a disgorgement case winding its way through the courts where a contractor who let its license lapse after assigning its contract to a related but properly licensed entity was still facing...more

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