Publication
Under Construction – December 2015
Letter from the Editor
Welcome to the final 2015 edition of our Under Construction newsletter. It is hard to believe that 2016 is right around the corner!
Drones are a hot topic right now. The first article in this newsletter addresses an October 19, 2015 announcement by the FAA regarding drone registration and other requirements that may affect drone use in construction. Also be sure to check out our second article that urges caution regarding the enforceability of a pay-when-paid clause in California and the risk that it may be deemed an unenforceable pay-if-paid clause if not properly drafted. Other key topics addressed in this newsletter include recent California litigation that creates new burdensome requirements for employers paying workers on a piece-rate basis, a short article regarding a recent construction defect litigation reform ordinance that the Denver City Council recently passed, and how retainage provisions in Utah are governed by a statute that limits the amount of retention an owner can withhold and affixes penalties if retention is improperly retained upon completion of the project.
New legislation and court cases affecting the construction industry are constantly changing the way to conduct business. All of these articles can be valuable to anyone interested in keeping up with these ever-evolving issues. We hope we are able to inform and enlighten you. Please let us know if you want us to address a specific construction issue in a future newsletter. Have a fun, busy and safe holiday season!
Regards,
Jim Sienicki
About Snell & Wilmer
Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 16 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, including Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, California; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; and Los Cabos, Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit swlaw.com.
