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General Contractor Liability Law Enacted in Maryland

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 19, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Beginning Oct. 1, general contractors performing work in Maryland will be liable for a subcontractor’s failure to pay its employees in accordance with Maryland’s Wage Payment and Collection Law.

Will Momentum or Force Prevail in the 2018 Midterm Elections?

by Vance Walter | Jul 18, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

When it comes to the 2018 midterm elections, it remains uncertain which force will prevail: momentum away from the incumbent party or a more powerful force that causes that momentum to stop.

Using Jobsite Monitoring to Protect From Liability

by Ken Pittman | Jul 17, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Technology can help shield construction companies from litigation and liability. Cameras used to remotely monitor and document jobsite activity can also provide protection against lawsuits.

New Standard Approved for Construction and Demolition of Wind Turbines

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 17, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

The American Society of Safety Professionals has published the first U.S. industry consensus standard (ANSI/ASSP A10.21-2018) establishing minimum requirements for protecting workers involved in the construction and demolition of utility-scale, land-based wind turbines.

Pennsylvania Approves New Contractor Payment Protections

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 16, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) signed H.B. 566 into law as a way to strengthen the commonwealth’s existing Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act.

Benefits (and Detriments) of Construction Arbitration

by J. Gregory Cahill | Jul 13, 2018
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Most construction contracts include an alternative dispute resolution clause that requires parties to resolve all disputes by arbitration instead of going to court. What does it mean and is it a good thing?

2018 Political Races to Watch

by Vance Walter | Jul 13, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Get the scoop on important congressional and gubernatorial races to watch during the 2018 election season.

House OKs Water Resources Development Act

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 12, 2018
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 408-2 to approve the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8), which provides for improvements to the nation’s water infrastructure.

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General Contractor Liability Law Enacted in Maryland

Will Momentum or Force Prevail in the 2018 Midterm Elections?

Using Jobsite Monitoring to Protect From Liability

New Standard Approved for Construction and Demolition of Wind Turbines

Pennsylvania Approves New Contractor Payment Protections

Benefits (and Detriments) of Construction Arbitration

2018 Political Races to Watch

House OKs Water Resources Development Act

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