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Home » Topic » Legal and Regulatory » Legislation

International Trade: A Game Plan for Rare Earths and Strategic Metals

by Lewis Black | Oct 12, 2020
Economy | Legislation | Markets

China controls the market for nearly 35 precious minerals and metals that are important for production and manufacturing, and tungsten is among them. However, new market entrants have begun mining projects that are critical to increase supply levels and exports back to the United States.

2020 Election: Where the Senate Stands

by Jim Ellis | Oct 2, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The campaigns continue to evolve, and it is becoming clear that Republicans are establishing a political safety net in order to protect their 53-47 chamber majority.

Congressional Inaction Leads to Executive Orders on COVID-19 Relief

by Peter Comstock | Sep 4, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

As the COVID-19 health and economic crisis continues to impact businesses and communities, Democrats and Republicans in Congress were unable to come to an agreement on a wide-ranging deal.

Guidance for Construction Leaders: How Is the Americans With Disabilities Act Applied During the Pandemic?

by Molly Gwin | Aug 10, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy

Here are three common scenarios contractors may face in their workforce during COVID-19, and EEOC guidance on how to handle each while adhering to the ADA and keeping employees safe.

Competing Infrastructure Plans Depend on Crisis Legislating

by Vance Walter | Aug 4, 2020
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Election-year politics will only further entrench partisan posturing in the fight over COVID-19 legislative battles, which have now embroiled infrastructure.

PPP Loan Extension Ending Aug. 8

by Construction Executive | Jul 30, 2020
Economy | Legislation | Markets

There is just over one week left to apply for the extended period of the Paycheck Protection Program, which will accept new applications through Aug. 8.

Representations and Certifications: Implementing Processes to Protect Executives and the Company

by Patrick J. Greene Jr. | Jul 10, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The many representations and certifications contractors must adhere to have legal consequences. Inaccurate or incomplete representations can impair the validity of the contract.

Are COVID-19 Impacts Compensable?

by Steven A. Neeley, Hayley R. Hoffman | Jun 19, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Contractors may see performance costs increase due to efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus. The good news is there are potential avenues for recovering those costs.
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