Robert R Watson Jr

Robert R Watson Jr

August 03, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

New Act 27 Changes the Pa. Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act

The changes signed into law will go into effect on Oct. 10—120 days after it was signed—and further clarify certain aspects of CASPA which were left unanswered in the original legislation, often leading to disputes between parties as they negotiated contracts for a project or proceeded with work once it was underway.

By Robert R. Watson Jr.

1 minute read

May 12, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Distinction Between Private and Public Construction Payment Acts

Pennsylvania passed payment statutes governing construction on private and public projects in the 1990s with the goal of protecting contractors and subcontractors against not being paid promptly for labor and materials.

By Robert R. Watson Jr.

6 minute read

May 11, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Distinction Between Private and Public Construction Payment Acts

Pennsylvania passed payment statutes governing construction on private and public projects in the 1990s with the goal of protecting contractors and subcontractors against not being paid promptly for labor and materials.

By Robert R. Watson Jr.

6 minute read

August 05, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is the Award of a Public Contract a Contract?

For those bidding on public work, there might be a perception that there is a binding contract once the owner opens bids and accepts a particular prime or general contractor via resolution adopted at a public meeting.

By Robert R. Watson Jr.

6 minute read