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HB 497, Updating Several County Laws Including Those for Construction Projects, Is Now Effective

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House Bill 497 (HB 497) took effect on  April 9, 2025, and introduced various changes to the laws governing counties in Ohio. Below are some  key changes in HB 497 that impact county construction projects....more

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DeWine Signs HB50 - Home Construction Law is Modified to Add Remodelers

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On June 28, 2024, Governor DeWine signed HB50 which redefines some important definitions in the Home Construction Suppliers Services Act (RC 4722) (HCSSA). The change will require ALL Ohio construction contractors to review...more

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REMINDER: Starting January 1, 2023, Virginia Will Prohibit Pay-If-Paid Clauses and Limit Pay-When-Paid Clauses

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As explained in a prior update, Virginia recently enacted laws prohibiting pay-if-paid clauses in construction contracts and limiting the effectiveness of pay-when-paid clauses in certain agreements for public and private...more

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Virginia Joins 11 Other States Prohibiting Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

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Virginia has joined 11 other states that have expressly prohibited “pay if paid” clauses in construction contracts. If you have construction projects in Virginia, then read on. If you want know whether your state prohibits...more

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Practical Implications of Colorado’s New Retainage Law for Private Construction Projects

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Signed into law by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on May 17, 2021, and made effective as of Sept. 7, 2021, HB21-1167 implements a new retainage law applicable to construction contracts for private projects. In general, retainage...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

CASPA and COVID-19 – Withholding Payments for Contracting Work

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The Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act 73 P.S. § 501, et seq. (“CASPA”) was enacted to protect the right to payment of contractors and subcontractors who perform improvements on real property. CASPA...more

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Construction One-Minute Read: Illinois Restricts Retainage on Private Construction Projects

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Every private construction project in Illinois will be affected by a new law, effective immediately. The Contractor Prompt Payment Act (815 ILCS 603/1, et seq.) was amended to restrict the use of retainage on construction...more

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Summary of Amendments to Construction Lien Act

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In December 2017, the Ontario Legislature passed the Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017 (the "Act"). The Act introduces significant changes to Ontario’s construction lien regime and is intended to reduce delays in...more

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