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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit concluded that a “pay if paid” clause in a subcontract was not ambiguous and, therefore, enforceable against the subcontractor.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses

Best Practices Construction Law

Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit concluded that a “pay if paid” clause in a subcontract was not ambiguous and, therefore, enforceable against the subcontractor.

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California Legislature Further Helping Subcontractors

Construction Law Monitor

I recently found a good article on JDSupra.com , always a great source for solid legal content, regarding California Senate Bill 474. This Bill protects subcontractors when contracting so that they cannot be held liable to indemnify the general contractor or owner from certain types of negligence.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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Contract breach es. Many subcontract agreements include a clause that states the subcontractor is responsible for compliance with OSHA regulations and other safety measures. Getting cited by OSHA can cause a subcontractor to breach their contract with the GC. “A Legal fees. On-demand legal help you can afford.

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Supreme Court Speaks on Forum Selection Clause in Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

The underlying dispute related to a subcontract agreement on a construction project located on Fort Hood in Texas. The general contractor tried to get out of the lawsuit by filing a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, tried to get the case transferred to Virginia based upon a forum selection clause in the subcontract agreement.

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No April Fools' Joke: Supreme Court Takes Appeal in Construction Case

Best Practices Construction Law

The dispute relates to a subcontract agreement on a construction project located on Fort Hood in Texas. The general contractor tried to get out of the lawsuit by filing a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, tried to get the case transferred to Virginia based upon a forum selection clause in the subcontract agreement. 2012) cert.