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New Accounting Rules Raise Challenges for Publically Traded Companies

Compliance with new SEC requirements can be time consuming and difficult. The federal government has established new revenue-recognition rules for publically traded companies. According to an article in The Wall Street Journal by Tatyana Shumsky, thi
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New Coal Industry Rules Adopted by DOI

The Obama administration adopts stricter “cleanup” rules for mining. Darryl Fears, in an article in The Washington Post, reports that the Obama Administration, in conjunction with the U.S Department of the Interior, has been working for seven yea
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Industry Lobbyists Are Preparing for a Pro-Business Congress

The construction industry can benefit greatly if Republicans undo parts of the Obama legacy. For eight years the liberal agenda of President Obama has shaped national policy. Congress has been gridlocked and has passed little legislation of consequen
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Construction SuperConference 2016 is Just a Few Days Away

The 2016 Construction SuperConference (CSC) is just a few days away and there is still time to register and earn your CLE credits plus you can take advantage of savings off the on-site rates.  Click here to review UPDATED state-specific credentials.
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Opinion- A Healthy Construction Industry Reflects a Healthy Economy

The election has made clear what should have already been obvious—the key to economic vitality in the United States is the creation of decent paying, long-term jobs for the middle class. The construction industry was for many years the main source
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Alternative Energy Development Will Continue Under Trump

Development of wind and solar power will continue to grow and thrive regardless of federal policies. President-elect Donald Trump promised during the election campaign to revitalize the coal industry. He intimated that federal tax credits for renewab
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Must a Contractor Pay a Subcontractor if Unpaid By The Owner?

One court’s interpretation of “pay when paid” and “pay if paid” clauses. Is a contractor obligated to pay a subcontractor if the owner fails to pay the contractor? This is a longstanding issue in construction law. The seemingly obvious answ
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NLRB Upholds Arbitrator’s Findings

A recent National Labor Relations Board decision questions whether the Board will continue to automatically defer to arbitration rulings. Courts and administrative boards have almost universally rejected attempts to overturn the decisions of arbitrat
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The Importance of Timely Execution of Releases and Waivers

Subcontractors that dispute partial payments should not sign releases. The execution of lien waivers and payment releases is standard operating procedure in contracts between general contractors and subcontractors. It’s easy to become complacent ab