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Debunking Top Construction Employment Law Myths

by Robin I. Frank | Jan 23, 2018
Law | Recruitment | Retention | Training | Workforce

Owning and operating a successful construction company requires contractors to comply with many employment laws and become aware of a number of employment law myths, particularly relating to overtime and minimum wage laws. While failure to comply can be expensive, there are steps contractors can take to avoid repercussions.

Opportunities for Business Growth in Contractual Boilerplate

by Christian Graham | Jan 16, 2018
Contracts | Law | Legal and Regulatory

Indemnity clauses are found in nearly every construction agreement. When claims arise, the indemnity clause will likely determine allocation of costs. Depending on the wording of the clause, one party to the construction agreement may bear notably more (or less) costs than the other(s).

Best Practices for Non-compete Agreements

by Molly Gwin | Jan 12, 2018
Contracts | Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory

When drafting enforceable non-compete agreements, general contractors should ensure that restraints imposed are not more expansive than required for their protection and do not impose an undue hardship on the employee.

Year in Review: Trump and Congress Pave Road to Growth for 2018

by Brad Mannion | Jan 11, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Taxes

As the Trump administration and the 115th Congress begin their second year, their accomplishments in 2017 set a course to create a lasting pro-growth business environment in the years ahead.

Litigation and Settlement Basics: The Litigation Life Cycle

by Jared Marx | Dec 12, 2017
Law | Legal and Regulatory

The general outline for lawsuits is usually the same, and knowing that can help guide early decisions in business and legal disputes, so that litigation serves as a useful business tool, not a wilderness of confusion.

Don’t Mess With Texas Construction…Until You Know the Rules

by J.P. Vogel, Russell Jumper and Tim Fandrey | Dec 4, 2017
Law | Legal and Regulatory

Wise contractors will be wary of the unique Texas laws that affect them. With proper understanding and preparation, contractors can save the pain and expense of subsequent litigation.

Farewell John Hancock: The Emerging Use of Digital Signatures Archived

by Josh Levy | Oct 30, 2017
Law | Legal and Regulatory

While the law allows electronic signatures by parties and notaries, some contracting parties may still require an original signature. Here’s a quick primer on federal, state and notary issues.

Contractors: An Ounce of Wage and Hour Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure

by Russell J. McEwan | Sep 26, 2017
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Federal wage and hour law requires employees to be paid for all hours “suffered or permitted” to work. Mitigate the risk of legal exposure to wage and hour actions by understanding obligations and having an effective compliance system.
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