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Why OSHA Will Stay Safe from Congressional Oversight in the Upcoming Term0
- Legally Speaking, Safety
- December 20, 2022
By Michael Metz-Topodas, Saul Ewing LLP The swearing in of a new Congress on January 3, 2023 could mean significant changes for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its safety regulation of construction, manufacturing, and other industries—but probably not. In the current political climate, Congress will likely leave OSHA largely untouched by legislation
READ MOREStayin’ Alive: How to Preserve a Project’s Profitability by Combatting Price Escalation0
- FINANCE, Legally Speaking, Outlook & Trends, Payment, Risk Management
- November 22, 2022
By Michael Metz-Topodas, Saul Ewing Despite the pandemic’s wane, the construction industry is still facing price escalation volatility. Finding a path to negotiate contracts in this environment requires understanding how the problem emerged and knowing the full range of solutions and remedies to employ on current and future projects. The Problem COVID-19’s disruptive force continues
READ MOREThe “Your Work” Exclusion in a General Commercial Liability Policy 0
- Best Practices, Contracts, Insurance, Legally Speaking, Risk Management
- July 26, 2022
By Kent Lang and Mike Thal, Lang & Klain, P.C. In seeking indemnification for damages caused by a subcontractor’s work, a general contractor or upstream subcontractor should understand the “your work” exclusion typically contained in commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies, as well as the “subcontractor exception” to that exclusion. For all contractors, understanding those
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Supply Chain Woes Don’t Have To Be Contracting Foes: Tips to Navigating Price Escalations0
- FINANCE, Legally Speaking
- July 26, 2022
By Melissa Ogburn, Hall Booth Smith, PC As I was talking to a friend the other day, he reminded me that it was not all that long ago that subcontractors were able to offer price guarantee estimates and bids. Now, it seems like materials costs are increasing on a weekly, if not daily, basis. How
READ MOREBe Prepared: OSHA Defense Begins BEFORE The Citation0
- Legally Speaking, Risk Management, Safety
- June 27, 2022
By Joseph M. Kanfer, Esq., Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C. Even the most safety-minded contractors may find themselves on the wrong end of an OSHA citation, which can be damaging to the business if the contractor is not prepared. However, with good safety policies and documentation practices, contractors can give themselves a fighting chance to minimize
READ MORENegotiate a Fair Subcontract by Identifying Dangerous Provisions 0
- Contracts, Legally Speaking
- May 23, 2022
By Timothy Woolford, Esq., Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C. The terms and conditions of the subcontract control the outcome of virtually every dispute between a general contractor and a subcontractor. It is therefore essential to be able to identify the provisions in the subcontract that are most likely to come into play if there is
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Subcontractors Should Have A Plan To Get Paid
- Legally Speaking, Payment
- December 18, 2023
Protecting the Right to Payment
- Legally Speaking
- October 24, 2023
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