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Home » Topic » Legal and Regulatory » Legislation

Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Construction Contractors

by Michael J. Herzog | Aug 9, 2018
Accounting | Business | Legislation | Taxes

The tax reform measure that closed out 2017 resulted in the most comprehensive update to the Internal Revenue Code in more than 30 years. Here's an overview of the tax incentives impacting construction businesses.

Missouri Governor Enacts Prevailing Wage Reform

by Nick Steingart | Jul 20, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Per H.B. 1729, signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson, a series of reforms are in store for Missouri’s prevailing wage law.

General Contractor Liability Law Enacted in Maryland

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 19, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Beginning Oct. 1, general contractors performing work in Maryland will be liable for a subcontractor’s failure to pay its employees in accordance with Maryland’s Wage Payment and Collection Law.

Will Momentum or Force Prevail in the 2018 Midterm Elections?

by Vance Walter | Jul 18, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

When it comes to the 2018 midterm elections, it remains uncertain which force will prevail: momentum away from the incumbent party or a more powerful force that causes that momentum to stop.

Pennsylvania Approves New Contractor Payment Protections

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 16, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) signed H.B. 566 into law as a way to strengthen the commonwealth’s existing Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act.

2018 Political Races to Watch

by Vance Walter | Jul 13, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Get the scoop on important congressional and gubernatorial races to watch during the 2018 election season.

House OKs Water Resources Development Act

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 12, 2018
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 408-2 to approve the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8), which provides for improvements to the nation’s water infrastructure.

Louisiana Sets Parameters for Late Payments

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 6, 2018
Accounting | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) signed Act No. 566 into law, amending a statute to indicate that payment from a public entity to a contractor is considered late 45 days following receipt of a proper request for payment.
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