New Year Forecasting
- LEGAL, Legally Speaking, Outlook & Trends
- September 24, 2024
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 MOREBy 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 MOREBy 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 MOREBy 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 MOREFor 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
READ MOREWhat OSHA’s recent regulatory initiatives mean for the construction industry By Michael Metz-Topodas, Cohen Seglias Starting 2021 under a new administration promised significant changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and enforcement, especially with the agency confronting a deadly and omnipresent virus. And the year unfolded as expected—at least for new safety requirements.
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