Construction Law News

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Mechanic’s Lien: Protect Your Rights and Get Paid

July 1, 2022

David Raves

The construction industry has always had a problem with cash flow. Even before the outbreak of the coronavirus, many contractors faced problems with getting paid on time. This caused serious…

Pay-If-Paid or Pay-When-Paid?

June 2, 2022

Construction Law News

David Raves

Contractual payment provisions play a crucial role in determining when payment is due. Depending on the circumstances, they can help resolve construction project issues or payment issues. Understanding your contract’s…

COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – June 1st

June 1, 2020

Business Law News, Construction Law News

David Raves

Below are five points of focus for Maiello Brungo & Maiello this week. Last Updated: June 1, 2020 Paychecks Protection Program (“PPP”). On Friday May 28, 2020 the House passed…

COVID-19 Guidance: Revised City of Pittsburgh Guidelines

May 5, 2020

Business Law News, Construction Law News

David Raves

On April 22, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections issued revised temporary policy guidelines. While most of the policy statement is a reiteration of its prior…

COVID-19 Guidance: Resuming Construction – What You Need To Know

April 27, 2020

Business Law News, Construction Law News

David Raves

The construction industry issued a collective sigh of relief when Governor Wolf’s office issued press releases in the last few days advising that all businesses in the construction industry in…

COVID-19 Guidance: Construction Industry Update – Can I Work?

March 25, 2020

Construction Law News

David Raves

As you are well aware the governor has suspended the operation of any place of business that is not a “life sustaining business”. While the Governor did not define what…

COVID-19 Guidance: Impact on Contractual Obligations and Force Majeure Clauses

March 21, 2020

Business Law News, Construction Law News

David Raves

Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, contractual parties may find that they cannot perform their agreed upon duties or are incurring added unexpected costs. Force majeure, meaning “superior force,” is a common…

COVID-19 Guidance: Construction Industry Business Closures in PA

March 20, 2020

Construction Law News

David Raves

Undoubtedly you have heard about the Pennsylvania Governor’s March 19th declaration prohibiting the operation of a non-life sustaining place of business. Unfortunately this includes the shutting down construction of buildings,…

PA State Construction Code Under Pennsylvania Legislature

September 9, 2005

Construction Law News

David Raves

PA Construction Code Act 46 – Act 46 approved by the Governor on July 13, 2005 for the first time since 1987 in the Pennsylvania legislature increases School Districts reimbursements…

Construction Law News

Mechanic’s Lien: Protect Your Rights and Get Paid

Pay-If-Paid or Pay-When-Paid?

COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – June 1st

COVID-19 Guidance: Revised City of Pittsburgh Guidelines

COVID-19 Guidance: Resuming Construction – What You Need To Know

COVID-19 Guidance: Construction Industry Update – Can I Work?

COVID-19 Guidance: Impact on Contractual Obligations and Force Majeure Clauses

COVID-19 Guidance: Construction Industry Business Closures in PA

PA State Construction Code Under Pennsylvania Legislature

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