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New Florida Law May Spur Changes in Builder Insurance and Liability

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Starting July 1, Florida law will require builders of newly constructed homes to provide a mandatory 1-year warranty against material construction defects. The new statute, Section 553.837, Florida Statutes, establishes...more

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Virginia’s Construction Payment Rules Explained

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General contractors who contract with owner/developers and who construct large, complex projects such as office buildings, shopping centers, and warehouses, often seek to shift the risk of owner/developer non-payment to their...more

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Oregon Enacts Landmark Law Making Owners and Contractors Liable for Subcontractor Wage Theft

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On June 9, 2025, Oregon enacted Senate Bill 426, a significant new law aimed at protecting construction workers from wage theft by imposing strict joint and several liability on both property owners and direct contractors for...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 4, April 2025

Welcome to our fourth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address the impact of tariffs, the AI revolution, the use of drones, an update on the universal reciprocity law, examining issues with office to...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 6, June 2024

Welcome to our sixth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. During the summer months, our firm is pleased to host a talented group of law students, who get the opportunity...more

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New York Adopts New Tools to Fight Gender-Based Harassment

The New York State Legislature and New York City Council adopted broad new requirements to combat workplace gender-based harassment. New York State’s new obligations were signed into law on April 12 and take effect at...more

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