As state and local governments throughout the country struggle to define which construction is “essential” and which construction is “non-essential,” one topic of conversation has been overlooked: what liability exposure does a contractor have to its workers if it continues with work that is later deemed non-essential?
CISC Comments on OSHA’s COVID-19 Recordkeeping, Respirator Enforcement Policy
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) wrote to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding recordkeeping and respirator enforcement during the COVID-19 outbreak.
DOL Issues Additional Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The U.S. Department of Labor continues to issue compliance assistance materials on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which went into effect on April 1.
Contractor FAQs on the Defense Production Act
President Trump announced the federal government will invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to obtain necessary medical equipment and supplies from private industry. Here are answers to some of the most frequently-asked DPA questions.
Lien Waivers: Understanding the Risks in a Common Form
Owners may use lien waivers to gain additional rights beyond what they are entitled to under the contract.
The Right Forum Selection Clause Can Make a Difference in Legal Disputes
Forum selection clauses in construction contracts specify where legal disputes are heard. When litigation occurs contractors (and their attorneys) will want the home court advantage.
COVID-19: A Federal Contractor’s Guide
The spread of the COVID-19 virus poses great challenges to government contractors in meeting the needs of their universal customer, the U.S. government. These contractors can take proactive measures to avoid loss and maximize business potential.
Extreme Remedies to License Violations—Know the Risk
Inadvertent licensure violations pose a serious risk to contractors, especially in states with a disgorgement remedy, which requires unlicensed contractors to pay back amounts received for work.











