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Surviving the Construction Law Backlog: Nontraditional Approaches to Resolution

by Jeffrey Kozek | May 21, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Options for resolving construction disputes will vary due to uncertainty caused by the pandemic, including how it impacts options for litigation, delays and cost due to courts’ limited operations.

DOL Guidance on Compensability of Travel Time

by JaimeB. Wisegarver | May 20, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Technology

The DOL has issued an opinion letter with guidance on whether travel time of non-exempt foremen and laborers is compensable work time under the FLSA.

Minimizing Employer Liability Related to COVID-19

The best defense to a COVID-19-related employment claim is a good offense. Contractors should stay abreast of ever-changing federal, state and local guidance, especially those targeted at construction.

Legislation to Reform NEPA Introduced

by Construction Executive | May 11, 2021
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Associated Builders and Contractors has released a statement regarding the UNSHACKLE Act.

Compliance With Anti-Trafficking Terminology in Construction Contracts

by James T. Dixon | May 11, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Contracts may include language to ensure compliance with laws and regulations for human slavery and trafficking. Contractors should know the nature of their supply chains for labor, materials and equipment.

Infrastructure Struggles to Find Bipartisan Pathway

by Peter Comstock | May 10, 2021
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

President Biden and Democrats in Congress have made infrastructure their next priority following the “American Rescue Plan,” the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill passed through budget reconciliation.

Leveraging Data From Construction Wearables to Disprove Fraudulent Claims

by Michael Kroeber | May 8, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Wearables

The data stored on construction wearables is accessible and valuable. It can be used to improve worker safety and productivity but also to win legal cases and disprove fraudulent claims.

A 10-Point Checklist for Transferring Risk

Establish the terms of contractual indemnification and additional insured coverage before a loss occurs. Here’s a checklist to help transfer risk from losses from a service provider’s mishap.

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Surviving the Construction Law Backlog: Nontraditional Approaches to Resolution

DOL Guidance on Compensability of Travel Time

Minimizing Employer Liability Related to COVID-19

Legislation to Reform NEPA Introduced

Compliance With Anti-Trafficking Terminology in Construction Contracts

Infrastructure Struggles to Find Bipartisan Pathway

Leveraging Data From Construction Wearables to Disprove Fraudulent Claims

A 10-Point Checklist for Transferring Risk

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