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Keeping Data Safe From Ex-employees

by Jason Park | Oct 12, 2018
Cybersecurity | Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory

An astounding 87 percent of departing employees take data they created on the job, and 28 percent steal data created by others. Contractors can protect company data by establishing protocols and security measures for departing employees.

Pennsylvania Modernizes State Building Code

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 11, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

The Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission has updated the state’s Uniform Construction Code to align with the 2015 International Code.

Assessing Risk From Misrepresented or Faulty Products

by Matthew Olesh | Oct 9, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Law | Legal and Regulatory

If a contractor is aware that a supplier has been implicated in legal proceedings regarding representations of product quality, there are a number of steps to take in order to properly assess risk.

Vote Like Your Work Depends on It

by Nick Steingart | Oct 9, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Contractors and their employees can let lawmakers know they’ll be held accountable for the decisions that impact the construction industry by voting this November.

NLRB Proposes Revision to Joint Employer Standard

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 9, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The National Labor Relations Board is reviewing public comments submitted on a proposed standard that aims to foster predictability, consistency and stability for determining joint employer liability under the National Labor Relations Act.

The Availability of Contractual Defenses to Sureties in Miller Act Payment Bond Claims

by Scott D. Cessar | Oct 4, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

A federal court's ruling in favor of a subcontractor’s delay claim, despite no damage for delay language in the subcontract, presents a potentially potent weapon for unpaid subcontractors and prime contractors.

Using Prompt Payment Laws to Fill the Voids Created by Lien Waivers

by Ashley B. Nichols | Oct 2, 2018
Legal and Regulatory

Prompt payment laws ensure prompt and efficient payment on certain construction projects. Contractors and subcontractors should not be afraid to use these laws as a tool to get funds owed.

Contractors and Engineers Face Environmental Vulnerability Under CERCLA

by Steven L. Hoch | Sep 28, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Because contractors and engineers can be liable for moving contaminated soil and debris, they should look for a contract that specifies the scope of work and removes them from the classifications of responsible parties under CERCLA.

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Keeping Data Safe From Ex-employees

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Assessing Risk From Misrepresented or Faulty Products

Vote Like Your Work Depends on It

NLRB Proposes Revision to Joint Employer Standard

The Availability of Contractual Defenses to Sureties in Miller Act Payment Bond Claims

Using Prompt Payment Laws to Fill the Voids Created by Lien Waivers

Contractors and Engineers Face Environmental Vulnerability Under CERCLA

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