Construction Law Now Blog

Earlier today, Governor Chris Christie announced his intention to remain steadfast in his earlier decision to cancel the ARC Tunnel project, citing New Jersey’s lack of funding. Two weeks ago, Christie chose to pull the plug on the ARC Tunnel ...

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell is currently reviewing a new state capital budget that is calling for numerous new development projects across the state. Within this budget, through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Philadelphia ...

Pennsylvania is making a last call for companies that are out of compliance with the Commonwealth’s Unclaimed Property Law (Law). Sunday, October 31, 2010, is the last day to enroll in the Unclaimed Property Amnesty Program. After this date, ...

It is not uncommon, especially in today’s economy, for a subcontractor to perform work on a project but not get paid. Under Pennsylvania law, there are several courses of action a subcontractor can take to recover payment. One option is for a ...

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) recently unveiled its plans to update the Cape Region over the next five years. Funded Projects On the agenda of funded projects are intersection and sidewalk improvements, such as realignment of ...

In Maryland, contractors who perform home improvements are required to be licensed with the Maryland Home Improvement Commission. In addition to facing civil and criminal fines and penalties, unlicensed contractors risk losing the ability to enforce ...

After weeks of speculation, Governor Chris Christie announced his decision yesterday to cancel the $8.7 billion ARC Tunnel Project. This move came after the ARC Executive Steering Committee informed him that the project could cost New Jersey ...

It is becoming increasingly important for owners of land with Marcellus Shale gas wells currently in use, or that may be in use in the future, to make sure that they have a plan in place to ensure financial stability for themselves and their ...

Just one day after lifting a suspension for all New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) construction and design projects, the hold is back on for about 100 design and planning projects. Late Tuesday, NJDOT Commissioner James Simpson put a ...

Governor Chris Christie’s decision to halt work on all projects funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) led to a total cessation of work on nearly 100 construction and 200 design projects today. Governor Christie stopped the ...