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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

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

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.

AB 1701 places the burden on direct contractors to protect themselves from these claims. The 2017 California Legislature passed AB 1701 making direct contractors (contractors dealing directly with owners) responsible for the wage obligations of their

The Seventh Circuit reaffirms an arbitrator’s power to rule on questions of fact. A recent federal case in Illinois, Laborers’ Fund v. W.R. Weis Company, Inc., F.3d, 2018, WL 316555 (7th Cir. Jan. 8, 2018), has confirmed that the long-standing ab

A recent Illinois decision ruled in favor of the insurer. Policyholders occasionally request that insurers allow them to choose their own counsel rather than the “panel defense counsel” the insurer normally appoints to defend cases. Insurance com

Atlanta – Kevin Gaffney, director, CSC:  “Enjoy a look back at some of the great moments from the 2017 Construction SuperConference”  “It’s not too early to begin thinking about attending the 2018 Construction SuperConference”, says

By Don Wallis. Congress continues to pass stopgap budgets every few months with no reasonable expectation of drafting a long-term budget. As of today, it appears there is no chance Congress will pass a long-term budget before the Friday deadline and

The bill appears to be a response to the #MeToo movement. The #MeToo movement has exposed numerous instances of payments to individuals, primarily women, who have received cash settlements in return for keeping silent about the harassment they have e