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Taking Responsibility: Who’s At Fault? Lorenzo Court Says Everyone

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A recent court ruling raises questions and concerns over the scope of liability owners and contractors may face when a subcontractor's employee is involved in an off-site accident during the course of construction. ...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

[Webinar] Tenth Annual Construction Industry Legal Power Seminar - January 23rd, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

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Join our interdisciplinary panel of Amundsen Davis attorneys for a half-day livestream seminar highlighting the key issues and emerging trends impacting the construction industry. With an eye toward 2025 and beyond, sessions...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

The Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act May Include More than Traditional Construction Projects

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The Michigan Building Contract Fund Act, commonly known as the Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act (MBTFA), is well known to those in the construction industry. The provision requires that when a contractor is paid for a...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

EEOC Issues Anti-Harassment Guidance To Construction-Industry Employers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued guidance tailored to the construction industry regarding compliance with anti-harassment laws. This lines up with our prediction in early 2024...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 16th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects - February 22nd - 23rd, Toronto, ON,...

The premier event for Canadian construction professional and their counsel is back to Toronto! Rebranded as the 16th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Projects and Contracts, this annual event will...more

Fisher Phillips

What Construction Employers Need to Know About the EEOC’s New Focus on Discrimination in the Industry

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Construction employers should be mindful of the federal government’s renewed focus on combatting discrimination and harassment in the industry. A recent report from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

[Webinar] Construction Roundtable: Top 4 Legal Risks for Federal Construction Contractors - May 17th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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Construction firms face a myriad of legal risks throughout a project’s life cycle. From compliance obligations to managing disputes, don’t miss this insightful discussion on the top 4 legal risks facing contractors working in...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference - December 7th - 8th, Alberta, Canada

Canada’s leading event for the turnaround community is returning to Calgary! Focusing on the most pressing issues affecting the industry The Canadian Institute’s 20th Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference ensures you...more

Littler

New York’s General Contractors are Jointly Liable for Construction Worker Wages

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Last month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation, S.2766C/A.3350A, that automatically makes general contractors jointly and severally liable for wages, benefits, or wage supplements owed by subcontractors to...more

King & Spalding

Disrupting the Disruptor: How a Prepared and Proactive Owner Can Mitigate the Effects of Coronavirus on Construction Projects

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Once a remote health issue in China, the rapidly spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) has become not only a global health concern but also potentially a global economic disruptor that could impact nearly every industry. The...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Fifth Circuit Reverses Course after 37 Years; Holds OSHA Has Authority to Enforce Multi-Employer Citation Policy

On November 26, 2018, the Fifth Circuit released its opinion in Acosta v. Hensel Phelps Construction Co., which held that despite prior rulings to the contrary, OSHA is authorized to issue citations against contractors for...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Effective Documentation Techniques for Construction Project Participants

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WHY DO WE NEED TO DOCUMENT PROJECTS IN THE FIRST PLACE? Project documentation can help avoid claims or litigation altogether. Good and timely communication can mitigate or eliminate surprises between parties. A clear...more

Fisher Phillips

Concussions Aren’t Just a Risk for NFL Players: Hardhats versus Safety Helmets.

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While recently meeting with a group of contractors, I noticed that three large general contractors were requiring their employees to wear safety helmets instead of traditional hardhats, despite the approximately $120 cost per...more

Snell & Wilmer

Under Construction - March 2015

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Welcome to the spring edition of our Under Construction newsletter. There have been some interesting legal changes that have taken place recently with the potential to significantly impact the construction industry. ...more

Franczek P.C.

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing is Still a Wolf: The FLSA Regular Rate and Breach of Contract

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Recently, I read about a construction contractor in Los Angeles caught in the middle of litigation between its subcontractors and the city, on behalf of the subcontractor’s former employees. According to the employees, the...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Minnesota Legislature Establishes New Requirements for Public Contractors

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On May 16, 2014, the Minnesota Legislature enacted a new statute that sets out several criteria for contractors bidding on public construction projects. The statute is effective as of January 1, 2015, and attempts to enhance...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Construct - May 2014

In This Issue: - Green Law Corner - You Decide: Green Globes vs. LEED: The U.S. General Services Administration recently added Green Globes as an additional third-party green building certification system for...more

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