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Federal Regulations Do Not Necessarily Preempt State Adjudications
The Third Circuit rules that the NJDEP cannot refuse a petition challenging a Federally permitted project. The federal government allows states to...
Cities are Striving to Comply With the Paris Climate Agreement
This will provide business opportunities for contractors. President Trump’s refusal to agree to the international climate agreement reached in Paris...
Opinion—Senator Elizabeth’s Warren’s Proposal that Corporations Be Required to have “Stakeholders” on their Boards is Ill-advised
By Don Wallis Senator Warren exhibits a basic misunderstanding of the realities of business. Senator Warren has proposed an Accountable...
Take Advantage of Early Rates for Construction SuperConference
Don’t delay, early registration rates expire this Saturday. The Construction SuperConference, now in its 33rd year, is recognized as the preeminent...
Opinion—Labor shortages are keeping construction companies from expanding
By Don Wallis Young people do not find construction work attractive The construction industry has traditionally been attractive to young people,...
Do General Liability Policies Cover Intentional as Well as Unintentional Acts?
In some instances intentional acts are covered. General liability insurance policies provide that the insurer will defend and, if necessary,...
Third-Party Claims Require Proof of Privity of Contract
Indiana court outlines the criteria needed to allow a third-party claim against a subcontractor Privity of contract is required to successfully...
TN Court Clarifies the Effect Licensing Limits have Upon Contractors’ Ability to Recover the Amount Owed per a Contract
The court’s ruling ends a discrepancy between somewhat different previous statutory provisions Most, if not all, states have statutes that stipulate...
Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act is Revised
The provisions for both suspending work and withholding payment are now more equitable The Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act...