Archive for August 2022

Your Legal Defense Fund at Work: ASA Fights for Subcontractors in Prompt Pay Case in Texas The American Subcontractors Association is moving forward with a friend-of-the-court brief in Texas, seeking an appeal on a decision that held that an entity could not be sued for prompt payment violations because it had not waived sovereign immunity.…

SBA’s Office of the National Ombudsman – An ASA Resource? The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of the National Ombudsman can be a tremendous resource to the ASA membership.  Their mission is to achieve regulatory fairness while leveling the playing field for small businesses.  As ASA’s membership is comprised of small businesses that are required…

This Week in Congress Congress is in Summer Recess until September 6, 2022.  All of us at ASA hope you’re enjoying these lazy, hazy, and crazy days of summer! Return to the ASAToday page to read more articles.

Latest Articles from ConsensusDocs! What You Need to Know About “Ipso Facto” Clauses and Their Impact on Termination of a Contractor or Subcontractor in a Bankruptcy By: Martha B. Chovanes, Partner, and Laurie A. Stanziale, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP. While contractor bankruptcies have long been an issue in the construction industry, in the aftermath of…

ASA Welcomes New Sponsor, BlackBoiler!   BlackBoiler and American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Align to Create an Exclusive and Unique Contract Negotiation Solution for ASA Members BlackBoiler engaged with the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) to offer BlackBoiler’s award-winning automated contract markup software that can help reduce risk and save money for subcontractors.   Arlington, VA –…

Latest Updates from SESCO! Check out the latest updates from ASA’s Human Resource specialists, SESCO Managment Consultants.  SESCO is just one of the many member benefits available to all ASA members.  To learn more about this and all of the benefits included in your ASA membership, click here!   OFCCP Provides Additional Information Regarding Federal…

Now is the Time to Make Sure You Are Getting the Most Out of the InfoHub The ASA InfoHub is your one-stop-shop for managing your ASA membership! In the InfoHub you can update your profile, pay your membership dues, and even choose to become a sponsor! Log in today to see all of the features…

Save the Date! Mark Your Calendars for SUBExcel 2023! It is never too early to put incredible events on your calendar, and ASA encourages you to plan ahead for SUBExcel 2023.  If you had a great time in Destin, Florida, next year’s event is sure to be even better.  They say that everything is bigger…

Upcoming Webinars from SESCO ASA is excited to announce the latest lineup of webinars available through SESCO Management Consultants.  ASA Members can get a 15% discount just by using the promo code SPRING15 when you register!  SESCO is just one of the many member benefits available through your ASA membership.  To learn more about this…

THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT of 2022 Last weekend, the Inflation Reduction Act passed the Senate and on Friday, it is expected to pass the House and then awaits President Biden’s signature. The $3.5 trillion package includes a new minimum tax on large corporations, provisions to lower prescription drug prices and more than $300 billion to…