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Everything Contractors Need to Know About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

by Ashlie Forum | May 5, 2019
Accounting | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

Although the total impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will only be determined with time, certain changes that begin with the 2018 tax year will have an immediate impact on contractors.

Amplify the Merit Shop Message at ABC Legislative Week

by Vance Walter | May 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

This summer in Washington, D.C., ABC members from across the country will have the opportunity to tell their stories and share their passion for the construction industry at ABC Legislative Week.

No Rest for the Weary: Project Completion Is the Beginning of Litigation

by Bob Fitzsimmons | May 1, 2019
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

Post-construction litigation mirrors the complexity of the project. Contractors can face construction defect litigation and be served with a Notice of Opportunity to Repair years after project completion.

Reassessing Project Safety Oversight

By revisiting and strengthening worksite safety practices, owners, CMs and GCs can avoid costly OSHA penalties and reduce accident-related liability exposures.

The State of Damage Prevention in 2019

by Brigham A. McCown | Apr 27, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

DOT finalized regulations for damage prevention that allow the federal government to supersede the states where underground infrastructure is not sufficiently protected.

Digital Technology Can Resolve Low-Touch Claims in Hours, Not Days

With digital technology, minor claims can be processed faster—sometimes in a matter of hours. But automated claims processing need not come at the expense of personalized service.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Local ‘Right-to-work’ Ban in Illinois

by Nick Steingart | Apr 23, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Total Human Health

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that precludes political subdivisions of the state from enacting local “right-to-work” laws.

Hold Harmless and Indemnity Provisions: What Did I Agree to Do?

Indemnity provisions usually include a requirement to hold harmless and defend another party. Generally, the upstream party tries to shift risk to a downstream party. Just because indemnity is legal doesn’t mean it’s fair.

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Everything Contractors Need to Know About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Amplify the Merit Shop Message at ABC Legislative Week

No Rest for the Weary: Project Completion Is the Beginning of Litigation

Reassessing Project Safety Oversight

The State of Damage Prevention in 2019

Digital Technology Can Resolve Low-Touch Claims in Hours, Not Days

Gov. Pritzker Signs Local ‘Right-to-work’ Ban in Illinois

Hold Harmless and Indemnity Provisions: What Did I Agree to Do?

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