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The DOL Is Working Overtime and Getting Employees PAID

by Brad Mannion | May 30, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory

Under the Trump administration, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has set an agenda for the rest of 2018 that addresses Obama-era overreaches and modernizes compliance assistance to ensure workers receive the wages they are owed and employers have the tools needed to abide by the law.

The What, Where and When of Legal Forms

by Mary Bacon | May 30, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

What are legal forms, where are they located and when should they be used? While many forms are free, contractors may want to retain an attorney to draft or approve some forms and teach them when and how to use them.

Active Shooter Policies: What to Look For

by Lyle McKinney | May 29, 2018
Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Policy | Regulations | Safety | Total Human Health | Wellness

Business or property damages caused by an active shooter may not be covered under general liability insurance unless the insured is deemed to be “liable.” Here are things to consider when selecting an active shooter insurance policy.

Prevailing Wage Expansion Proposed in N.Y. Legislature

by Joanna Masterson | May 24, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Total Human Health

Legislation under consideration in the New York Senate and Assembly (S2975A/A5498A) would broaden the definition of “public works” to require contractors working on virtually any construction project financed wholly or in part by public entities to pay the prevailing wage to workers.

What Next? Key Steps Following a Structural Collapse or Other Crisis Caused by Defective Work

by Daniel Kapner, Judah Lifschitz | May 23, 2018
Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

Resolving the complex, multifaceted issues when catastrophic construction failure occurs requires comprehensive analysis, perseverance and counsel from knowledgeable and experienced professionals.

Deconstructing the Confusion: The ‘Contractual Liability’ Insurance Requirement in Construction Contracts

by Neil B. Posner | May 18, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

To protect from an uninsured exposure, the upstream party should be clear in the "insurance requirements" section of contracts that any form of a Contractual Liability Limitation Endorsement will not be accepted.

Training Requirements in Construction

by Craig Bengel | May 15, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

Training results in a more competent workforce and a safer work environment. To avoid OSHA citations, know when training and refresher training is required, what documentation is needed and what resources are available.

When Pigs Fly: The Jury in Construction Claims

by David McGlone | May 11, 2018
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Disputes, change orders and punitive damages are subject to arbitration according to most contracts. But claims such as delay, acceleration and unknown site conditions may be better served by a jury trial.
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