Pay When Paid

There is a fundamental principle in law that states that once a matter has been decided, it cannot be litigated again. More specifically,”[t]he rule of [...]

One of the main problems most contractors (and subcontractors) face is cashflow. When the economy is going well, most contractors still find their payments lagging [...]

The most common issue I confront as a construction attorney is what to do when my client is not being paid. The standard approaches include [...]

A recurring problem in the construction industry is the failure of owners to issue timely payments. The problem not only affects contractors but also the [...]

The Connecticut Appellate Court recently handed down a decision that should have all subcontractors carefully reviewing their subcontracts. In Suntech of Connecticut, Inc. v. Lawrence [...]

Under Connecticut law, an owner should pay its general contractor within 30 days of having received the general contractor’s application for payment; the general contractor, [...]

No provision in a standard construction contract has been more debated than the requirement for the general contractor to pay its subcontractors after its receipt [...]

A new law has recently gone into effect in Massachusetts that drastically changes the relationships between private owners, contractors and subcontractors; and some people are [...]