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Avoid a Derailed Settlement in Construction

by Patrick Barthet | Mar 22, 2022
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

Pushing the envelope when negotiating a settlement could derail an otherwise good settlement.

Take a Proactive Approach to Workers’ Compensation Claims

by Greg Larson | Mar 1, 2022
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Effective workers’ compensation management strategies help contractors to protect employees from risk.

The Importance of Industrial Hygiene in the Construction Industry

by Jonathan Sharp | Jan 13, 2022
Law | Risk Management | Safety

Industrial hygiene is one of the key factors that keep employees safe at their places of work.

DOL Rescinds Joint Employer Status in FLSA Final Rule

by Construction Executive | Sep 30, 2021
Law | Legal and Regulatory

Associated Builders and Contractors released a statement opposing the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent rescission of the Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act final rule.

New Filing Deadline Set for EEO-1 Component 1 Data

by Construction Executive | Sep 30, 2021
Law | Legal and Regulatory

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission extended the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection filing deadline to Oct. 25, 2021.

California Union Ruling May Have Long-Term Effects

by Construction Executive | Sep 14, 2021
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Although long-term repercussions are not yet completely clear, Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid could be significant for contractors working in the state.

It Can Happen Again: Lessons for Contractors From the Surfside Condo Collapse

by Gregory S. Seador | Jul 27, 2021
Contracts | Law | Legal and Regulatory

There are lessons from the collapse of the Surfside, Florida, condo building for contractors to consider.

2021 Executive Insights: Leaders in Construction Law

by Construction Executive | Jul 15, 2021
Business | Executive Profiles | Law | Legal and Regulatory

Industry experts share their thoughts and advice on seeking representation, contract language and the effects of COVID-19 on construction law.
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