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To Succeed or Not to Succeed: Infrastructure in the New Congress

by Peter Comstock | May 1, 2021
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

While significant infrastructure modernization and investment from the federal government has remained elusive for more than a decade, President Biden and Democrats in Congress have made infrastructure their next priority following the passage of the [...]

The PRO Act Would Erode Established Labor Law and Strip Worker’s Free Choice

by Vance Walter | Apr 1, 2021
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

Throughout the history of the United States, unions have played an important role in contributing to the development of many industries, including the construction industry. The Protecting the Right to Organize Act, however, has been [...]

White House Releases PPP Reforms

by Peter Comstock | Feb 24, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Regulations

Beginning Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, and ending March 9, the U.S. Small Business Association will only accept Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications from businesses with fewer than 20 employees.

What the 117th Congress Means for Construction

by Brad Mannion, Shreya Kanal | Jan 31, 2021
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

Following several contentious U.S. House election results and two key U.S. Senate runoff elections in Georgia, the federal congressional elections have been decided, and the 117thCongress has begun its legislative session. As the new administration [...]

Biden Proposes $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Plan

by Peter Comstock | Jan 19, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Policy

In a speech last week, President-elect Biden announced his plans for an additional $1.9 trillion relief package to further address the ongoing COVID pandemic.

Address ‘Your Work’ Exposure Within CPrL Policies With Faulty Workmanship Coverage

by Joseph Reynolds | Dec 15, 2020
Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Total Human Health

Faulty workmanship coverage may address “your work” exposure in contractors professional liability policies and protect against claims by project owners—but exclusions and strict conditions apply.

In 2020, Voters Are Still Divided

by Vance Walter | Dec 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Washington Update

Although Democrats’ top priority in the 2020 elections has been achieved with President-Elect Biden’s win of the White House, “the most important election of our lifetime” was otherwise a successful night for Republicans. Conducted amid [...]

Where the Senate Stands

by Jim Ellis | Oct 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

The significant Senate primaries have now concluded, and they went out with a bang. The campaigns continue to evolve, moving through the late primaries, and it is becoming clear that Republicans are establishing a political [...]
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