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Texas Approves Law Ensuring Fair and Open Competition

by Nick Steingart | Jun 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Neutrality in State Government Contracting (H.B. 985), which ensures Texas’ entire skilled construction workforce can compete on a level playing field for public works contracts to build projects utilizing state funding or credit.

Proactive Compliance Limits Risk of Disruptive Immigration Raids

by Jorge R. Lopez, Sam Lazzaro | Jun 5, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory

While the addition of foreign workers can help alleviate some contractors’ staffing woes, it also brings more stringent regulatory requirements, compliance concerns and enforcement exposure—from Form I-9 audits and worksite raids, to steep civil penalties for any immigration law violations.

Builder’s Risk Coverage—Language Matters

Builders’ risk policies generally include exclusions for faulty design, materials and workmanship, but the exact language used in the policy matters.

Nevada: PLA Neutrality Repealed, Prevailing Wage Reforms Rolled Back

by Nick Steingart | Jun 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) recently signed into law two pieces of legislation that will revise construction provisions on public works projects.

Merit Shop Construction and the 2019 Labor Agenda

by Maury Baskin | Jun 4, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Now in its third year, the Trump administration has continued to push ahead with pro-business deregulation on a number of important labor issues, though several court decisions have slowed the pace and created uncertainty.

Workforce Development and Access to Workers Remain Critical Priorities for the Construction Industry

by Brad Mannion | Jun 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Training

By prioritizing policies that strengthen workforce development initiatives, the Trump administration, in its first two years, has created a favorable landscape for the construction industry to educate its workers, introduce new people to the industry and contribute to the growth of the U.S. economy.

The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™: Keeping a Sharp Eye on the Contract

by Construction Executive | Jun 3, 2019
Contracts | Law | Legal and Regulatory

For this inaugural ranking, CE reached out to hundreds of law firms throughout the United States with a dedicated construction practice to find out who the leaders are, and what legal issues are keeping them busy.

Adapt Drug and Alcohol Policies to Temper Potential Legal Costs

by Lauren Pinch | Jun 3, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Three experts discuss drug testing policies in the context of today’s regulatory environment and outline best practices for training and safety.

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Texas Approves Law Ensuring Fair and Open Competition

Proactive Compliance Limits Risk of Disruptive Immigration Raids

Builder’s Risk Coverage—Language Matters

Nevada: PLA Neutrality Repealed, Prevailing Wage Reforms Rolled Back

Merit Shop Construction and the 2019 Labor Agenda

Workforce Development and Access to Workers Remain Critical Priorities for the Construction Industry

The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™: Keeping a Sharp Eye on the Contract

Adapt Drug and Alcohol Policies to Temper Potential Legal Costs

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