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The “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
READ MORESupply 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
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Negotiate 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
READ MOREHere’s Why You Should Be Certified0
- Best Practices, Contracts, Legally Speaking
- May 23, 2022
By Anna M. Carno, Carno Law Group With the recent enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act newfound hope was formed that thousands of jobs will be created, and millions of dollars will be spent, on improving our nation’s infrastructure. As a result, there has been a resurgence of interest and commitment in certification
READ MOREContractors: Beware of E-mail Hackers Seeking to Snag Payments0
- Best Practices, Legally Speaking, Outlook & Trends, Risk Management, TECHNOLOGY
- March 21, 2022
For a business of any size, a single hack could threaten the entire company. Precautionary measures can help protect you from financial calamity. By Zachary Rosenberg, Lang & Klain, P.C. Would you leave your office unlocked at night? Would you leave the key to your cash drawer in the drawer’s lock? Of course not. We
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