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A Construction Executive’s Personal Liability for Employment Decisions

by James T. Dixon | Aug 10, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Liability for negligent hiring, supervision and retention of employees is a risk for tort claims. Fortunately, the risk can be mitigated by best practices and losses can be covered by insurance.

Democrats Push Labor Fights on All Fronts

by Construction Executive | Jul 31, 2021
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

Since his inauguration and the formation of the 117th Congress, President Joe Biden has paired with narrow Democratic majorities, and both chambers of Congress have started an unprecedented campaign to expand controversial, discriminatory labor requirements [...]

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.

The Pitfalls of Litigation to the Bitter End

by Edgar Alden Dunham IV | Jul 27, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Two court cases illustrate how needless expenditures of money on experts and attorneys could have been avoided. Sometimes, compromise is cheaper in the long run.

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.

So a Lawsuit Is on the Horizon…

by Sean Donoghue | Jul 14, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Electronically stored information can be essential to discovery in litigation, particularly in construction’s document intensive industry. Here’s how to reduce cost of discovery and protect the case.

Best Practices for Federal Contractors’ Participation in Performance Evaluations

by G. Scott Walters, Sarah K. Carpenter | Jul 13, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Contractors’ performance under some federal contracts is subject to a Contractor Performance Assessment Report. Here’s how to navigate the CPAR process to ensure successful project outcomes.

Common Law Indemnity: Indemnification Outside of the Contract

by Patrick Barthet | Jul 13, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

While indemnity is generally contractual, it may also be available outside of the contract in "common law indemnity."

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A Construction Executive’s Personal Liability for Employment Decisions

Democrats Push Labor Fights on All Fronts

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

The Pitfalls of Litigation to the Bitter End

2021 Executive Insights: Leaders in Construction Law

So a Lawsuit Is on the Horizon…

Best Practices for Federal Contractors’ Participation in Performance Evaluations

Common Law Indemnity: Indemnification Outside of the Contract

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