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Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Opens Up Opportunities for Construction Skills Training

by Drew Schneider | Mar 7, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy

The FIRST STEP Act empowers those committed to reforming their lives with opportunities to learn the hard and soft skills to land jobs and thrive when re-entering society.

Five Issues to Consider Before Signing a Liquidation Agreement

by Mary Bacon | Mar 5, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Before signing a liquidation agreement, consider all the issues.

Illinois Adopts New Energy Code

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Markets | Public | Regulations

The 2018 International Energy Conservation Code is now state law across Illinois, with the intent of increasing energy efficiency and lowering operating costs for commercial buildings.

Court Upholds Repeal of Michigan Prevailing Wage Law

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 5, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory

The Michigan Court of Claims upheld a 2018 decision by the Michigan Legislature to repeal the state’s prevailing wage law, dismissing claims by the union-led group Protecting Michigan Workers.

Code Changes Pave Way for CLT in Tall Buildings and Spark Flammability Debate

by Sam Barnes | Mar 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

New codes, which will be included in the 2021 IBC, create three types of mass timber construction and set fire safety requirements and allowable heights.

How the USERRA Can Impact Construction Contractors

USERRA is a federal statute that prohibits discrimination by employers against employees and potential employees based on their military service. Additionally, it places specific obligations on employers that may have employees who are returning to work after a period of military service. Here's what contractors need to know.

Government Contracting Disputes: Procedure Is King in Getting the Claim Right

by Brian V. Johnson, W. Barron A. Avery | Mar 1, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Critical to the successful resolution of any dispute in the government contracting arena is starting the claim off right.

Is the Independent Contractor a Thing of the Past?

by Tala Rezai | Feb 19, 2019
Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory

Independent contractors in the construction industry are not dead, but a recent court decision in California may affect the way construction companies hire workers and structure their business.

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Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Opens Up Opportunities for Construction Skills Training

Five Issues to Consider Before Signing a Liquidation Agreement

Illinois Adopts New Energy Code

Court Upholds Repeal of Michigan Prevailing Wage Law

Code Changes Pave Way for CLT in Tall Buildings and Spark Flammability Debate

How the USERRA Can Impact Construction Contractors

Government Contracting Disputes: Procedure Is King in Getting the Claim Right

Is the Independent Contractor a Thing of the Past?

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