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Responsibility for Jobsite Safety Can Be Determined by Contract Provisions

Contract provisions can override the general rule. General contractors are not usually held responsible for the well-being of…

July 27

Opinion—Federal Agencies Threaten Our Democracy

The unchecked power of Federal agencies is a far greater threat to our democracy than most people realize…

July 5

Precise Language in an Indemnity Provision is Essential

A California court rules that contract language take precedence over the doctrine of equitable indemnity. The California Court…

July 5

Excess Insurer can be Sued by Policyholder for Failure to Cover a Claim

The Ninth Circuit rejects an excess insurer’s arguments that it’s not liable for a claim against the insured…

July 5

VA Officials Will Not Be Prosecuted for Cost Overruns

No one is to be held responsible for budget overruns for a VA hospital that will cost three…

July 5

A Classic Case of Quantum Meruit

Illinois Appellate Court rules in favor of defendant in a quantum meruit claim. Brandon Carter, writing in the…

July 4

CSC 2017 Offers More Sessions, More Speakers, More Credits

“The conference submissions we received and the conference developed by our outstanding advisory board stand to make this…

June 1

Opinion—Just How Draconian are the Budgetary Cuts to Federal Agencies?

The answer is based upon one’s perspective Now that Mr. Trump is president his actions and the actions…

June 1

Philadelphia Prohibits Employers From Asking for Job Applicants’ Wage Histories

The city is one of the first in the country to enact this type of legislation. It is…

May 31

Trump Axes “Fair Play and Safe Workplaces” Act

The initiative, launched under President Obama, has been repealed. The Fair Play and Safe Workplaces Act was signed…

May 31