OSHA Has Established Requirements for Monitoring Respirable Crystalline Silica
The reporting requirements are complex. An excellent article in California Construction Law Blog by Garret Murai outlines the…
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Withdrawal Liability Exemptions for Contractors
Under very specific conditions, contractors are exempt from withdrawal liability. ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of…
November 16Does Foreign Ownership of U.S. Contractors Affect the Way they Do Business?
The 2017 Construction SuperConference (CSC) will feature an outstanding plenary panel session on Tuesday, Dec. 5, featuring a brilliant…
October 25Opinion—Saudi Arabia’s new economic zone offers a view of the future for business world-wide
By Don Wallis New legal rights for businesses and individuals are a key component of the venture’s success.…
October 25EPA “Sue and Settle” Practice Now Limited
The EPA has issued a directive limiting the sue and settle practice. The United States Environmental Protection Agency…
October 25Federal Court Strikes Down the Fair Play and Safe Workplaces Order
This ruling eliminates onerous reporting requirements for contractors The revisions to the Fair Play and Safe Workplaces Rule…
October 25Indemnification Agreements May Require Defense of Unproven Negligence
The wording of an indemnification clause is important. Indemnification clauses are usually part of construction contracts between owners,…
October 25“Fake President” Fraud Coverage Decisions Leave Contractors in Legal Limbo
Differing district court opinions make it difficult to prepare for email fraud. Large companies with significant cash flows…
October 25AGC to Offer Lean Construction for Executives Session at 2017 Construction SuperConference
Kevin Gaffney, conference director, “This is a great opportunity for executive and leaders in the legal and construction…
October 11Opinion—What are the economic benefits of President Trump’s wall?
By Don Wallis The wall could be a boon to the construction industry It remains unclear whether the…
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