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What Is a Duty to Defend?

by Mary Bacon | Nov 19, 2019
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

Before signing a contract, know what a duty to defend and why it is such a valuable provision, when the duty attaches and when it ends, and the consequences of an insurer failing to defend an insured.

Risk-Shifting Tactics for Construction Contracts

By understanding different contractual tactics, contractors can shift financial risk to other parties. Read the contract, get legal assistance and champion open communication and transparency.

New Federal Regulations on Overtime Exemptions

by Jason D. Friedman | Nov 14, 2019
Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory

In September, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule that raises the salary thresholds for the “white collar” overtime exemptions to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

ABC, Via Construction Industry Safety Coalition, Comments on Silica Rule

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Nov 13, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Regulations | Safety

The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has responded to OSHA’s request for information regarding changes to the “Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica – Specified Exposure Control Methods Standard,” also known as the silica rule.

States Make Major Legislative Determinations

by Rachel E. Pelovitz, Nick Steingart | Nov 6, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Here's a look at state-level legislative updates across the United States.

Get Ready! There’s a Train A-Comin’—the New Lease Accounting Standard

Accountants are starting to see presentation and disclosures on the new lease standard for public company interim financial statements as of their March 31, 2019, quarterly reporting.

A (Not So) Simple Plan

by Matthew J. Whipple | Nov 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

FAR’s attempt to streamline guidelines for permissible subcontracting may have unintended complications.

Smart Contracts Poised to Impact the Future of Construction

by Frederick D. Cruz, Seth Wamelink | Nov 5, 2019
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Technology

While blockchain technology is most commonly associated with cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin), it has far greater applications as a way to eliminate the middleman in a variety of transactions across a broad spectrum of industries.

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What Is a Duty to Defend?

Risk-Shifting Tactics for Construction Contracts

New Federal Regulations on Overtime Exemptions

ABC, Via Construction Industry Safety Coalition, Comments on Silica Rule

States Make Major Legislative Determinations

Get Ready! There’s a Train A-Comin’—the New Lease Accounting Standard

A (Not So) Simple Plan

Smart Contracts Poised to Impact the Future of Construction

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