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U.S. House Passes Big Labor Bill That Would Subvert Workers’ and States’ Rights

by Vance Walter | Mar 8, 2020
Law | Legal and Regulatory

On Feb. 6, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the deceptively named Protecting the Right to Organize Act. The PRO Act is rife with policies that impose radical changes to settled U.S. labor law, benefiting big labor at the expense of workers’ rights and the well-being of the nation’s small businesses.

Demystifying the Surety Industry’s Expedited Dispute Resolution Bond

by Philip L. Bruner, Patricia H. Thompson | Mar 4, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

An EDR bond expedites dispute resolution between parties to the bond as to the surety’s obligation for project completion when a contractor defaults.

Legal Benefits and Pitfalls of Contractor Quality Control Programs

by Alex Thrasher | Mar 4, 2020
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

A QC program can minimize project costs and defective workmanship and guard against risks associated with disputes. A poor QC program can create hidden problems that may result in unanticipated costs if disputes arise.

The Moving Finish Line: Statutes of Limitation and Repose Are Not Always What They Seem

by Kenneth E. Rubinstein, Nathan Fennessy | Mar 4, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Determining the end date for liability isn’t as simple as reviewing applicable statutes of limitation and repose. The federal government may file a suit decades after construction is complete.

Costly PRO Act Would Obstruct Workers’ and States’ Rights

by Construction Executive | Mar 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

The Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 2474/S. 1306) headed for approval in the House of Representatives in February. The bill, known as the PRO Act, is rife with policies that impose radical changes [...]

Allocating Responsibility and Damage Costs in Multi-Party Construction Disputes

by Gary L Keene, Michael S Klimas, John C Jahreis | Feb 26, 2020
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

In construction defect disputes, there is little consensus on how to allocate responsibility and costs to implicated parties.

Interpreting ADA Requirements in Renovations and New Construction

by Geoff Ames | Feb 26, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Safety | Total Human Health

Making the world accessible for people of all abilities requires new construction and renovations that comply with ADA Standards. Doing so establishes the integrity and diligence of contractors that make the extra effort to protect customers from ADA litigation.

Embrace the ELD Mandate to Increase Efficiency, Productivity and Safety

by Erin Cave | Feb 26, 2020
Business | Equipment | Legal and Regulatory | Productivity | Regulations | Vehicles

Whether working with drivers to embrace new technology or exploring other means of enhancing what’s already in place, the ELD mandate is a chance for construction fleet owners to drive greater business efficiency and increase worker productivity and safety.
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