Yesterday, the Ohio House of Representatives passed a bill (H.B. No. 68) that would amend Ohio’s Prompt Pay Act (ORC Section 4113.61) to provide general contractors with payment protection akin to that currently enjoyed by subcontractors under the Act. HLP construction attorney Sonja Rice discusses the details of this bill in a recent Legal Alert
Contractors Take Note: Ohio Governor Signs Bill Shortening Statute of Limitations
In this recent Legal Alert, Greg Thompson and Alayna Bridgett summarize a bill recently signed into law by Ohio Governor DeWine that shortens the statute of limitations for breach of written contract actions from eight years to six and, for oral contracts, from six years to four. The bill goes into effect on June
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review Threshold Question of Arbitrability
Construction contracts often include arbitration provisions that require any dispute arising out of a project be resolved through binding arbitration. But who decides whether such a dispute is subject to the arbitration provision? The answer to that question is not always clear, and a recent decision (or refusal to make a decision) by the U.S.
Hahn Loeser Construction Team Presents Legal Educational Series in Partnership with Foundation Software
Join Hahn Loeser and our friends from Foundation Software for a complimentary four-part legal series for the construction industry on a range of important topics. To register for each session, please click on the title of the topics below.
Session 1: The Road Ahead for Contractors: Predictions of What to Expect in 2021
Thursday, March
February 2021 Properties Magazine Features Article by Hahn Loeser Attorneys Jeff Brauer and Andrew Agati
In the February 2021 issue of Properties Magazine, Jeff Brauer and Andrew Agati‘s article on “Protecting Your Project from Insurance Jargon” provides guidance on protective indemnity and rectification coverage in plain English.
Recent Revisions to Ohio’s Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity (“EDGE”) Program
In order to encourage and support the growth of minority and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, the State of Ohio implemented several business assistance programs to foster the development of these businesses and increase the number of qualified competitors in the marketplace. Generally, these programs require Ohio state agencies to award a certain percentage of
Hahn Loeser & Intyllus Advisors Provide Guidance for Construction Clients in Recent Webinar Series
Members of our Construction Law Team joined forces with Suhas Shah, a partner with Intyllus Advisors for a three-part webinar series for the construction industry on critical topics of interest related to COVID-19. If you missed any of our programs, you can watch the recordings and download the slides at the links below.
Part 1:
Hahn Loeser Completes Three-Part Webinar Series with Foundation Software
We want to thank Foundation Software for inviting us to present a three-part webinar series for their clients. You can view each of these complimentary sessions and access the slides at the links below.
Part 1: Make the Most of the Coronavirus Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loans
Presented on Friday, April 24 at 1 p.m.
Hahn Loeser’s Webinar Series with Foundation Software Off to Strong Start
Last Friday, April 24, we had record turnout for the first program in our webinar series with Foundation Software and we look forward to another great program this afternoon! This complimentary series provides guidance on critical issues impacting the construction industry.
You can listen to the recording and download the slides from last week’s topic
COVID-19 – Interim OSHA Update Regarding Recording Requirements
With many construction projects being deemed essential and with employees returning to construction sites, it is important to understand OSHA reporting requirements for cases of COVID-19. OSHA has issued interim guidance to its CSHOs regarding recording requirements for cases of COVID-19 as an occupational illness. To trigger these requirements, the case must meet three criteria: