
How a Weekend Progress Claim Email Triggered a Multimillion-Dollar SOPA Deadline Risk
A WA Court of Appeal decision shows a weekend email can start the SOPA deadline clock. Learn how builders can reduce payment schedule deadline risk.
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A WA Court of Appeal decision shows a weekend email can start the SOPA deadline clock. Learn how builders can reduce payment schedule deadline risk.

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