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Kotek Signs the “Construction Wage Theft” Bill into Law

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On June 9, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 426 into law. The bill, set to become effective on January 1, 2026, follows the Oregon Legislature’s ongoing attempts to pass a “wage theft” bill imposing strict liability on...more

Hinckley Allen

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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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

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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

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Recent West Virginia Court Decision Clarifies Nonparty Fault and Nonparty Immunity

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In 2015, the West Virginia Legislature passed West Virginia Code Section 55-7-13d, which seeks to prevent defendants from paying in excess of their share of fault by requiring the trier of fact to consider the fault of all...more

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Tennessee Construction Legislative Updates

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The Tennessee legislature recently passed the Construction Industry Payment Protection Act (“CIPPA”), SB2681/HB2706, which offers significant changes to the Tennessee construction industry. Not only does the act amend...more

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California Housing Legislation (2017-2018)

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State lawmakers passed over 1,200 bills this year, the most in more than a decade according to sources. Governor Brown signed 1,016 into law as of September 30th. Below is a summary of the bills signed into law regulating the...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

New Employment Laws Will Require Changes for Most Employers in 2018

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The 2017 California legislative session resulted in several new laws that will affect employers’ day-to-day operations and policies in 2018. Some of these new laws, including bans on criminal history and salary history...more

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2014 Connecticut Legislative Summary - September 2014

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The 2014 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly closed with only a few new laws on the books that will affect the design and construction industry. The summaries below highlight the most significant of these....more

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