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Changes to the Timing for Prompt Payment on All Connecticut State Contracts are Coming – Be Prepared

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Connecticut’s prompt payment requirements for state contracts are about to change. The Connecticut General Assembly approved the new state budget bill (House Bill 7287), which includes a significant change to Connecticut’s...more

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Virginia Is for Lovers… of Strict Contract Language: New Law Prohibits Pay-if-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Virginia has joined the growing number of states that prohibit “pay-if-paid” clauses. The new law, known as Virginia Senate Bill 550, amends Virginia’s Prompt Payment Act (Va. Code § 2.2-4354) and its relatively new (July 1,...more

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The End of “Pay When Paid” in Virginia Construction Contracts with State and Local Governments

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“Pay When Paid” or “Pay if Paid” clauses in subcontracts have long been a thorn in the side of subcontractors. If Governor Youngkin signs into law a new bill that passed in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly, those...more

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Relying on NDAs in Trade Secret Cases: Can Information be Confidential but not a Trade Secret?

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A Georgia jury recently found that a software contractor breached a non-disclosure/confidentiality agreement (NDA) entered in connection with a software project but did not misappropriate trade secrets. The plaintiff...more

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Is It Legal to Require Indemnification on Project Application or as Condition of Approval?

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Local agencies routinely require project applicants to agree to indemnification on application forms or as conditions of approval. These agreements or conditions of approval typically include language requiring an applicant...more

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The Effects of COVID-19 on Construction Project Completion and Mechanic Lien Filing Deadlines

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Over the past month, states and municipalities have been issuing stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19. Depending upon the locality, certain types of construction projects have been deemed “essential” and...more

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