Senate Bill 324 is designed to eliminate some common areas of contention in the Tennessee construction industry, including: Eliminating contingent payment provisions Increasing the duration of subcontractor lien deadlines Lessening […]
Contingent Payments and Liens in Tennessee Part 2 Read Post »
Tennessee Senator Jack Johnson is attempting to push through Senate Bill 324 (HB271), which will alter the way payments are processed and enforced in the construction industry. Contractors in the
Contingent Payments and Liens in Tennessee Part 1 Read Post »
In the construction industry, there’s nothing more frustrating than finishing your portion of a project and not getting paid for your hard work. Every year, countless subcontractors are forced to
Tired of Nonpayment? Here’s What to Do Read Post »
Maintaining the tight-knit relationship between the surety bond industry and the construction industry is vital for the proliferation of public works projects. Contractors have a legal obligation to procure the
Surety Bonds and Illegal Waivers Read Post »
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as watching your checking account balance rise at the end of a pay period. Whether your payments are deposited directly into your account or you
Subcontractors: Getting Paid Read Post »
As the construction industry continues to seek out new workers to fill the hole left by the labor shortage, many contractors are discovering that, in order to get these workers
Payment Options for Your Workers Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series, a Nashville construction litigation attorney from Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed two important benefits of arbitration, including: Increased privacy when resolving disputes Quicker
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According to the American Bar Association (ABA), arbitration is “private process where disputing parties agree that one or several individuals can make a decision about the dispute after receiving evidence
What are the Benefits of Arbitration? Part 1 Read Post »
As a contractor, you understand the value of your license. Without one, your options for work are limited and your potential for growth is capped at an extremely low level.
How to Protect Your License and Your Livelihood Read Post »
The mechanic’s lien is a commonly used legal device that helps contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers get paid. When a project wraps up, you don’t want to be the one left
Liens and Litigation: What You Should Know Read Post »
