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Home » Topic » Legal and Regulatory

Proof and Calculation of Damages

by Sean Donoghue | Jun 22, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

A court case demonstrates the importance of documenting project delays, additional work and actual cost data in real time as a contractor’s failure to do so may have cost it $1 million.

The Accepted Work Doctrine: Something Every Contractor Should Be Aware Of

by Patrick Barthet | Jun 22, 2020
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Contractors are generally not liable to third parties for injuries caused by dangerous conditions related to the contractor’s work. But know the accepted work doctrine has been abolished by many states.

The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™

by Construction Executive | Jun 19, 2020
Law | Legal and Regulatory

The verdict is in. Having the counsel of an experienced legal ally has never been more crucial to business survival than right now.

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.

Essential Terms to Include in All Construction Contracts

by Laura A. Colca | Jun 12, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Contractors often overlook several critical provisions in construction contracts that can make the difference between a smooth resolution when a problem arises and full-blown litigation.

Understanding and Meeting ANSI’s New Rules for Aerial Platforms

by Scott B. Lassila | Jun 11, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Safety

ANSI has changed its name for Aerial Work Platforms to Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, reclassified them into two groups and types, and established a new set of rules for their safe operation.

2020 Executive Insights: Construction Law

by Construction Executive | Jun 11, 2020
Executive Profiles | Legal and Regulatory

Industry experts share experiences and offer best practices in construction law.

Amid a Global Pandemic, the 2020 Election Takes Shape

by Vance Walter | Jun 11, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

With the exit of Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) from the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary, two familiar names are left at the top of the ticket: President Donald J. Trump and former two-time Vice President Joe Biden.
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