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  • Wally Irvin
    March 13, 2019

    THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN’ – CONTINGENT PAYMENT AND LIENS IN TENNESSEE

    Come senators, congressmen please heed the call Don’t stand in the doorway don’t block up the hall For he that gets hurt will be he who has stalled There’s a battle outside and it is ragin’. It’ll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls For the times they are…

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    • Construction Law, Contractors, Legal Issues, Lien Law, Statutes & Legislation, Subcontractors, Uncategorized
    • General Contractors, Legislation, Lien Law, Materialmens Liens, Mechanics Liens, Subcontractors
  • Wally Irvin
    March 12, 2019

    FREE TRAINING AT SAFETYFEST TN 2019

    Want to learn more about safety?  Attend SafetyFest Tennessee 2019 a free health and safety training held April 29 – May 3, 2019 in Oak Ridge and Knoxville, Tennessee.  SafetyFest is a combined effort of federal, state, and local agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations to promote safety and health at work, home,…

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    • Construction, Contractors, Subcontractors, Tennessee Construction, Uncategorized
    • Construction Safety, General Contractors, Subcontractors
  • Paul Whitt
    July 23, 2018

    Construction Defects and the Importance of Preserving the “Scene”

    In construction defect claims, failure to preserve the “scene” can be fatal to either a valid claim or a strong defense.  Indeed, when a defect or failure is discovered, it is important to do two things, as soon as possible: (1) secure the “scene” and related items and documents; and (2) notify…

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    • Architects, Construction, Contractors, Engineers, Legal Issues, Subcontractors
    • Construction Defect, General Contractors, Subcontractors
  • David Draper
    June 28, 2018

    Getting Paid on Tennessee Public Projects: the “Little Miller Act”

    Like many states, Tennessee law requires that a contractor performing work on a state or local project having a contract price of $100,000 or more to post a bond to secure the contractor’s payment for all the labor and materials used by the contractor, or any immediate or remote subcontractor…

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    • Construction Law, Contractors, Legal Issues, Statutes & Legislation, Subcontractors, Tennessee Construction
    • General Contractors, Little Miller Act, Public Projects, Subcontractors, Tennessee Statutes
  • Wally Irvin
    February 22, 2018

    “Pay that man his money,” or don’t. Contingent Payment in Tennessee for Subcontractors

    The payment term is the most important provision of any subcontract.  Subcontractors are not typically advanced money at the start of their work, requiring them to front the cost of construction based on the contractor’s contractual obligation to pay.  But, a subcontractor must insure the contractor’s payment obligation is not…

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    • Contract Negotiation, Subcontractors, Tennessee Case Law
    • contingent payment, Contracts, Subcontractors
  • Paul Whitt
    November 8, 2017

    Workers Compensation and Construction Sites

    Workers’ Compensation and Construction Sites: Bureau intends to conduct field inspections of construction sites Contractors, subcontractors and providers of “construction services” in Tennessee face heightened scrutiny for compliance with Tennessee’s workers’ compensation laws, and potential penalties for failure to maintain adequate proof of workers’ compensation insurance at job sites. Under…

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    • Construction, Construction Law, Contractors, Statutes & Legislation, Subcontractors
    • General Contractors, Subcontractors, Workers Compensation
  • Jason Pannu
    September 16, 2017

    New Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

    Attention!: Contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, material suppliers, owners, anyone with employees. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on 17 July 2017. Employers may continue to use the old version of Form I-9 until tomorrow. However, starting on Monday,…

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    • Architects, Contractors, Employment Law, Engineers, Subcontractors
    • Architects, Employment Law, Engineers, General Contractors, Material Suppliers, Owners, Subcontractors
  • David Draper
    February 20, 2017

    Contracting in Tennessee – 5 Simple Tips

    It never ceases to amaze how contractors, particularly those based out of state, run afoul of Tennessee laws. As 2017 progresses, here are few laws that should be kept in mind. Are You Licensed? – A Contractor’s license is required prior to contracting. In Tennessee, “contracting” includes bidding, offering to…

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    • Construction, Contractors, Legal Issues, Subcontractors, Tennessee Construction
    • Contractor License, General Contractors, retainage, Subcontractors
  • Paul Whitt
    January 13, 2017

    The Business of Construction: Payment Disputes

    The construction industry includes not only completing the project, or fulfilling an order, but also handling the “business” side of the industry. Oftentimes, this “business” side involves payment disputes, including disputes over invoices or payments. One common payment dispute situation involves a party disputing an invoice attempting to satisfy the…

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    • Contractors, Legal Issues, Statutes & Legislation, Subcontractors, Tennessee Case Law
    • General Contractors, Payment Disputes, Subcontractors
  • David Draper
    September 12, 2016

    Contractors, did you know . . . ?

    The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors has statutory authority to impose civil penalties for violations of statutes, rules, or orders enforceable by the Board.  Orders of the Board are often based on a finding of misconduct.  Did you know that failure to abide by a warranty agreement is an enumerated…

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    • Construction, Contractors, Statutes & Legislation, Subcontractors, Tennessee Construction
    • Contractor License, General Contractors
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