Federal Government has a Duty to Provide Accurate Cost Data
Contractors can rely upon quantity estimates provided by the government. The federal government often supplies contractors with estimates…
November 16Latest in: Litigation Strategies/Dispute Resolution
Piercing the Corporate Veil Now Easier In New York
Protection for shareholders has been significantly reduced One of the most long-standing and sacrosanct reasons for incorporating is…
November 16OSHA 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…
November 16Withdrawal 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…
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