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Florida’s New “Prompt Processing” Requirement for Construction Contract Change Orders on Public Works Projects

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Effective July 1, 2025, Chapter 2025-140, Laws of Florida, titled an “Act Relating to Construction Regulations,” enacted House Bill 683. This bill makes several changes to Florida’s construction laws, including requirements...more

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Private Construction Projects Impacted by Changes to NY Prompt Payment Act

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Governor Hochul signed Senate Bill 3539, amending Section 756-a and Section 756-c of the New York General Business Law – better known as the Prompt Payment Act (“PPA”). Because the law can override portions of construction...more

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[Webinar] Retainage, Back Charges, and Withholdings—Law and Best Practices in Oregon & Washington - October 24th, 9:00 am - 10:30...

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No matter your tier in the construction contracting chain, understanding the nuanced rules and procedures about retainage, back charges, and other payment withholdings is critical to managing cash flow and protecting your...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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New Florida Law Increases Interest Rates for Late Payments for Certain Construction Services and Imposes Criminal Penalties for...

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The 2021 Florida Senate Bill 378 became effective as of July 1, 2021, and implemented major changes for owners, municipalities, and other local government entities that pay contractors for construction services in Florida,...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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Arizona State Legislature Expands Prompt Payment to Design Professionals on Public Works Projects

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Arizona law has long protected the rights of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to prompt payment. However, all such protections have not extended to design professionals. For example, in 2013, the Arizona Court of...more

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