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Construction Law

Legal insights for contractors—contracts, disputes, liens, compliance and the regulations shaping construction businesses.

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    Preference Suits: Giving Back What You Earned

    A subcontractor’s reward after successfully completing a job is a final payday.
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    Internet Misuse in the Workplace

    America’s obsession with sports is nothing new, but here’s an interesting tidbit that will make any employer pause: Average fantasy sports fanatics spend an estimated 34 minutes per day just thinking about their teams, which means 30 to 40 million employees linger on sites for over 30 minutes every day deciding on whether Yankees’ third baseman Alex Rodriguez will continue his base stealing this week or which team’s closer is going to shut down the lefties in the ninth inning.
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    Avoid Legal Mistakes to Make More Money

    If there is one business-related question that I field more than any other, it’s this: “How do I make more money?”
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    Psst…Have You Done Smart Estate Planning?

    When you think of “estate planning,” do morbid thoughts come to mind that you can’t get past?
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    Using Legal Services for Construction Law Issues

    Keep your construction company in line with the law without exceeding your budget.
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    Protect Your Company from Subsurface Installation Damage Claims

    As an owner of a construction business, you may perform underground excavation work as a common practice.
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    Avoiding LEED Litigation

    Considering the following rules and guidelines during contract signing can help your company avoid Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) related litigation after a project.
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    Controlling the Government Inspection

    For the last few years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration and other agencies have emphasized cooperation and consultation more than the vigorous enforcement associated with the early 1990s.
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    How to Protect Your Construction Company so the Party Doesn’t Get Out of Hand

    Summer is approaching and company sponsored picnics and softball games are just around the corner but so are liability issues for employers who are holding these gatherings. From impaired driving accidents to sexual harassment charges or worker’s compensation claims, events involving over-the-top partying can expose employers to serious risks. Therefore, when planning your company outing this year, be sure to take precautions to minimize your risks.
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