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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

Before subcontracting any significant portion of a long term job to someone who isn’t known to be financially solvent, the wise general will ask for proof that the sub can carry the strain of weekly payroll through a monthly requisition procedure, with retainage. How does a GC protect itself? § 5.5(a)(6).)

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Advise & Consult: Serious, expert legal insights for the construction industry

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McNamara of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP , who discusses the distinctions between Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) and bonding and takes aim at a surety provider arguing against SDI. My nearly two decades as a lawyer have taught me that surety bonds are really only protection against one risk: Subcontractor bankruptcy.

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Seventh Circuit examines "pay-if-paid" provision

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You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Fidelity had issued a payment bond, but Fidelity refused to pay after the owner declared bankruptcy, and BMD sued Fidelity. The question became whether the general or the subcontractor would bear the risk of loss.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. The exceptions are for financial institutions, financial institution groups, and insurance companies that have a maximum business privilege tax of $3,000,000. The minimum tax is $100. 4% general rate for all other items.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. New, full-time, permanent employees must be hired within 24 months of the date the financial agreement is signed.

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