Construction Law

Name: The Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act: Critical Rights and Requirements
Start: 2021-01-07T10:00:00+0000
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The Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act: Critical Rights and Requirements

When: January 7, 2021 at 10:00am – 11:00am

People: Kenneth E. Rubinstein

The Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act imposes strict rules regarding the processing of payment and change order issues, and failure to follow the rules can have severe consequences. Owners, contractors, and subcontractors should be keenly aware of the Act's requirements in order to avoid losing their rights.

Join Kenneth Rubinstein to learn the risks and pitfalls of the Prompt Payment Act, as well as how to use the Act to your advantage.

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