CSC Call For Presentations – Deadline Approaching

Atlanta – Kevin Gaffney, director, Construction SuperConference, “The Construction SuperConference plans its educational content to comply with the accreditation requirements accepted by most major credentialing organizations, which allow for

Opinion—Our Ambivalence Toward President Trump

By Don Wallis. Mr. Trump’s personal actions overshadow his political accomplishments. Peggy Noonan, in an article in the March 10-11, 2018, edition of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL titled Over Trump, We’re as Divided as Ever, poses the question—Why d

“Look Back” Rule for OSHA Violations is Not Absolute

A recent Second Circuit ruling give OSHA increased discretion in applying the “look back” rule. OSHA’s Field Operations Manual indicates that OSHA officials may “look back” five years when determining whether a company is a repeat violator

Reasonable Interpretation of Overall Contract Language Determining Factor in Contract Enforcement

A typographical error in a heading is not enough to void an entire clause. There are a number of standards a court can apply when interpreting the meaning of a contract. One is the actual wording, and sometimes punctuation, of the contract. Another i

OSHA’s Silica Rule Upheld by D.C. Court of Appeals

The respirable crystalline silica exposure rules remain in effect, for now. OSHA began enforcing stricter requirements for limiting exposure to airborne respirable crystalline silica in September 2017. “The new rule lowers the permissible exposure

California Aggressively Pursues Hazardous Waste In Dumpster Violations

This is a cautionary tale for contractors The California Attorney General, in conjunction with local State District attorneys, spent two years inspecting the material deposited in dumpsters of Home Depot stores for illegally discarded hazardous waste

Call For Presentations 2018 Construction SuperConference

The Construction SuperConference is now accepting proposals for the annual event to be held December 10-12, 2018, in Las Vegas at the Encore at Wynn. The Construction SuperConference is regarded as one of the leading industry events for construction

Opinion—The Waters of the US Controversy Continues

By Don Wallis. The recent Supreme Court decision adds more uncertainty to the issue.  During the Obama administration, the  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded its powers under the Waterways of the United States (WOTUS) Act to inclu

It is now Illegal in New Jersey for Businesses to Discriminate Against Employees who are Breastfeeding

The New Jersey regulations are stricter than the federal law addressing the same issue. Under federal law, all employers with over 50 employees must comply with regulations that make it illegal to discriminate against employees who are breastfeeding.