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Independent Contractor vs. Employee Misclassification Issue Continues to Evolve

by Alan I. Model | Feb 12, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory

As the independent contractor versus employee status debate evolves across the United States through legislation, court decisions, and agency enforcement actions, the NLRB clarified its standard on Jan. 25, 2019.

Legislative Strategies for Prevailing Wage Laws

by Greg Grisham | Jan 8, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory

While a U.S. Court of Appeals upheld California’s prevailing wage law, Legislators in Michigan and Missouri repealed or rolled back such laws. A legislative strategy to repeal, rollback or maintain may be more successful than challenging in court.

The Hidden Price of Outdated Damage Prevention Laws: Part I

by Brigham A. McCown | Nov 9, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory

Excavators typically bear the risk of delays, cost overruns and legal liability when underground utilities are damaged. Improve the damage prevention process with better practices and technologies.

Denver Updates Law in Favor of ‘Cool’ Roofs

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 5, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory

The Denver City Council voted unanimously to adopt new legislation requiring light-colored, reflective cool roofs on buildings exceeding 25,000 square feet.

St. Louis County Council Eliminates Apprenticeship Requirements

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 15, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory

In a 5 to 2 vote, the St. Louis County Council approved changes to the way contracts are awarded--namely removing the requirement that bidders on construction projects have DOL-approved apprenticeship programs.

Assessing Risk From Misrepresented or Faulty Products

by Matthew Olesh | Oct 9, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Law | Legal and Regulatory

If a contractor is aware that a supplier has been implicated in legal proceedings regarding representations of product quality, there are a number of steps to take in order to properly assess risk.

NLRB Proposes Revision to Joint Employer Standard

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 9, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The National Labor Relations Board is reviewing public comments submitted on a proposed standard that aims to foster predictability, consistency and stability for determining joint employer liability under the National Labor Relations Act.

Beware of Indemnification Clauses

by Stewart C. Levin | Sep 18, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Law | Legal and Regulatory

A number of options and risk management techniques can be utilized to help mitigate the liabilities inherent in indemnification clauses.
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