Two Sides of the Surety Risk Coin
There are two sides to managing surety risk. When acquiring a bond, consider cost and the company’s bond limits. When making a bond claim, proactively communicate with the surety.
Paying the Price of Employee-perpetuated Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Employee fraud accounts for 20 percent of annual workers' comp claims paid. It can be an alleged accident that never occurred or when an injured employee exaggerates his disability and doesn’t return to work when he is able.
Dispute Resolution of Performance Bond Claims
To avoid litigation on whether a surety may be compelled to arbitrate, contractors and owners should specifically incorporate appropriate language in the contract documents.
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
With 29 states allowing medical marijuana use, employers may be left dazed and confused as to how medical marijuana will impact the rights of employers and employees.
N.J. Governor Signs Bill Expanding P3s
Government entities in New Jersey that enter into public-private partnerships to help finance public construction projects are now required to utilize a project labor agreement (PLA) and pay state prevailing wages.
Avoiding ‘E-Trouble’ in Construction Litigation
Requests for electronically stored information are inevitable in litigation today; inappropriate emails and other ESI open the door for an opposing attorney to find “ammunition” to use in court or arbitration.
Perkins Act Updated for First Time in 12 Years
Congress passed a bipartisan reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, one of the key federal programs that supports vocational education programs.
Establishing a Lean Process for Handling eDiscovery
By establishing a set of standard eDiscovery procedures, contractors can easily locate and produce the necessary data and increase the probability of success in the courtroom.
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