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Andrew Nagel, Esq. and Kenneth G. Stallard, Esq.
Oct 10, 2024
Coverage Exclusion Under Commercial General Liability Policy In Light of OCIP
By Kenneth Stallard, Esq. and Andrew Nagel, Esq. Understanding coverage exclusions in a subcontractor’s commercial general liability...


Kenneth Stallard, Esq. and Martin Shaw, Esq.
Jul 19, 2024
To Pay or Not to Pay “Rip and Tear” Damages
Should a contractor’s Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policy cover the expense of uncovering defective work?


Ken Stallard, Esq. and Kelly Cousoulis, Esq.
Apr 1, 2024
“Pay-if-paid” and “Pay-when-paid” Clauses in Virginia
Similar to its neighbors in Maryland and the District of Columbia, Virginia has analyzed its treatment of the “pay-if-paid” or...


Andrew Stewart, Esq. and Kenneth G. Stallard, Esq.
Feb 14, 2024
Statutes of Limitations vs. Statutes of Repose. What are they, and how do they affect Contractors and Design Professionals in Maryland?
Statutes of limitations and statutes of repose, when applicable, can provide time-based defenses that will bar a complaint filed against...


Tom McCally and Edward Krill
Jan 10, 2024
Changes to the IRS/DOL Definition of "Independent Contractor"
Effective on March 11, 2024, the definition of independent contractor will change for purposes of entitlement to overtime and payment of...


Andrew Nagel, Esq. and Kenneth G. Stallard, Esq.
Dec 4, 2023
“Pay-if-paid” and “Pay-when-paid” Clauses in Maryland and the District of Columbia
General Contractors may seek to condition payments to Subcontractors by using “pay-if-paid” or “pay-when-paid” clauses in their contracts.


Ken Stallard, Esq. and Kelly Cousoulis, Esq.
Aug 2, 2023
So You’re Looking to File and Enforce a Mechanic’s Lien; What’s Next?
Filing a Notice of Intent to Lien – Made Simple Once you’ve determined that you have the right to file and enforce a mechanic’s lien in...


Kenneth Stallard, Esq. and Andrew Stewart, Esq.
May 31, 2023
Who Has Mechanic’s Lien Rights in the District of Columbia?
In the District of Columbia, every building erected, improved, added to, or repaired at the direction of the owner or the owner’s agent,...


Martin Shaw, Esq.
Apr 25, 2023
Introduction to Mechanic’s Lien Law in the District of Columbia
The District of Columbia Mechanic’s Lien statute recognizes that contractors and subcontractors (and sometimes others) who do work on...
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