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Home » Topic » Legal and Regulatory » Legislation

Six Ways to Put the Brakes on Social Inflation

by Julie Zando-Dennis | May 9, 2023
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

With social inflation rising faster than general inflation, contractors, brokers, agents and insurance providers can work together to quell those claim costs.

Labor Pains

by Peter Comstock | May 1, 2023
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Washington Update

The Biden administration’s signature legislative accomplishments—including the bipartisan infrastructure bill—could actually disrupt key infrastructure and energy projects.

Pay Attention to Details in the Infrastructure Investment Act

by Josh Mahan | Apr 4, 2023
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Markets

Understanding Buy America requirements is key to managing federally funded projects.

Mr. Smith Goes to Ways and Means

by Peter Comstock | Apr 1, 2023
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Washington Update

Just in time for tax day, a stalwart ally of Main Street takes the reins of a key House committee—where he could play a crucial role in defending expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

What You Need to Know to Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act

by Alexandra McManus | Mar 13, 2023
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The IRA offers asset owners and contractors considerable financial incentives for building qualified clean-energy projects.

Split Decision, Part II

by Peter Comstock | Mar 1, 2023
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Washington Update

The midterm elections were a mixed bag for the merit shop—with key wins coming in part from ABC’s aggressive support of candidates who are committed to free enterprise and open competition.

A WARNing for Companies

by Abby M. Warren | Feb 21, 2023
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The WARN Act was enacted to protect employees by requiring companies with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days’ notice in advance of closings and layoffs.

Split Decision, Part I

by Peter Comstock | Jan 31, 2023
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Washington Update

An evenly divided American electorate has opted for a split government in the House of Representatives, the Senate—and even in governors’ mansions across the country.
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