Artificial Intelligence in Construction Contracts – Evaluating the Risks and Benefits
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Moving the Ball for Metro Atlanta Mobility: Atlanta Regional Commission - TAG Infrastructure Talks Podcast
Data, Architectural Engineering, and Designing a Better Future
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Podcast: Owner's Outlook: Maximize and Safeguard Reimbursement Through Design - Diagnosing Health Care
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The Labor Law Insider: Project Labor Agreements, Part I
DE Under 3: OFCCP AAP Verification Portal 'Rules of Behavior', Vaccination Injunction Updates, & Recent Job Scam Alerts
Construction Webinar Series: The Infrastructure Bill’s Impact on DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
Construction Webinar Series: Preparing for and Managing Claims in the COVID-19 Project Environment
Into the Future: Modern Partnerships in Health Care Construction Delivery
Law Brief®: David Pfeffer and Richard Schoenstein Discuss the Legal Implications of Infrastructure Collapses
Mederos v. 147 Amsterdam (2025 NY Slip OP 01895 (237 AD3d 410) - The plaintiff was injured when he fell off a scaffold. However, there were no witnesses who saw him fall. Other workers heard a sound and then found the...more
Washington lawmakers were busy this year, and a wave of new laws will have a major impact on the workplace. Employers must be aware of significant workplace laws taking effect within the next year, including 11 new laws that...more
OSHA enforces almost 1,000 standards and tens of thousands of individual regulations related to General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and other industries. Once again, OSHA released its preliminary data for the top ten...more
On December 12, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule updating its personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for construction workers. The new rule explicitly requires that...more
Welcome to the fourth edition of The Leisure Law Insider! Released quarterly, we cover the latest news and developments in leisure and hospitality law, regulation, and policy. Expect content on hotels, franchising, labor and...more
In R. v. Greater Sudbury (City), 2024 ONSC 3959, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (OSCJ) dismissed an appeal of the trial judge’s decision in which she acquitted the City of Sudbury (City) of various charges under...more
N.Y. Labor Law § 241(6) requires owners and contractors to provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety to persons employed at or lawfully frequenting a construction site. If a worker is injured on a construction...more
Welcome to our seventh issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we address a range of construction issues from potential impacts to OSHA’s authority and issues...more
As set forth on its website, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) was created in 1970 “to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing...more
Standards Board Updates - While the latest Cal/OSHA Standards Board (the Board) meeting covered a wide range of topics, the upcoming vote on the controversial draft revised lead regulations was a main topic for both...more
The Supreme Court of Canada’s (SCC) decision in R. v. Greater Sudbury (City), 2023 SCC 28 was equally divided (4-4). In the absence of a majority SCC decision, the City's appeal was dismissed, and the decision of the Court...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: OSHA has recently highlighted tractor operator safety by increasing use of rollbars or cage frames....more
On July 20, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry....more
New York recently enacted legislation known as Carlos’ Law, which increases penalties for corporate liability for the death of, or serious injury to, an employee. The bill, S.621B / A.4947B, was named after Carlos Moncayo, a...more
What Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door - When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their...more
EEOC Increases Scrutiny on Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry as Federal Infrastructure Dollars Start Flowing - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) plans to prioritize its efforts to...more
Welcome to the 12th and final issue of the year for The Site Report. Top Three Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them - Construction professionals sometimes feel as if it is déjà vu when it comes to disputes—and they...more
A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held a Texas highway contractor liable for its supervisor’s involvement in a subordinate employee’s violation of workplace safety rules. See...more
Every employer understands the importance of actively ensuring employee safety and compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) standards, but a recent federal appeals court decision provides additional...more
Resources - COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Federal Contractors - On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released guidance detailing COVID-19 vaccination and other pandemic-related workplace...more
The results of a recently published study show that construction workers in Texas were more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 compared to the general population. An equally problematic finding is that the increased...more
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began affecting jobsites in the U.S., the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released, and revised, COVID-19-related workplace guidance several times (see, Additional OSHA...more
Safety has always been a challenge on construction sites, but the coronavirus pandemic has made maintaining safety much more difficult. The rapid spread of COVID-19 forced thousands of construction projects to suddenly shut...more
During the COVID-19 pandemic the construction industry has, for the most part, been able to continue field operations on existing projects. Of course, regulations have varied from state to state, and in some regions...more
As most states, counties, and municipalities across the country lift restrictions on businesses and travel, it is easy to think the worst is behind us, especially for the construction industry. ...more