How to Select an Expert Witness in Construction Litigation
Slow Payment & ICE Raid Halts Hyundai EV Plant: What It Means for Georgia Contractors & Suppliers
Hyundai’s EV “Metaplant” and LG Battery facility in Georgia has been fraught with slow-pay issues which means that sub-contractors and suppliers have not been getting paid promptly. Consequently, there are scores of matieralmen’s liens filed against the projects. More recently, the work on the projects were disrupted by an ICE […]
Mark Cobb to Serve on AGC Georgia PAC Board of Trustees
For nearly a quarter century, Mark Cobb has been a steady hand guiding construction law throughout the State of Georgia. With deep expertise in Georgia’s Mechanics and Materials Law, payment bonds, and construction contracting, he has become a respected voice at seminars, conferences, and professional gatherings across the state. Mark’s […]
Understanding Georgia House Bill 137: the 2025 Changes to Georgia Payment Bond Requirements
Georgia’s construction industry, particularly the public works sector, is poised for a significant change with the advancement of House Bill 137 (HB 137). This legislation, which proposes to raise the threshold at which payment and performance bonds are required on public construction projects, reflects a much-needed update in response to […]
How to Secure Payment on Georgia Construction Projects: A Quick Guide to Liens and Bond Claims
If you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier in Georgia’s commercial construction industry, the risk of not getting paid is unfortunately part of doing business. Whether you’re furnishing materials or performing labor, you deserve to be compensated for your work. So, what legal tools are available when payment delays—or outright nonpayment—occur? […]