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Understand the legal issues shaping the construction industry. Stay informed on contracts, labor regulations, compliance, litigation and evolving legislation that can affect your business.

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    How To Choose the Right Lawyer

    Ten Points to Consider When Selecting an Attorney
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    Avoid Discriminatory Provisions in Severance Agreements

    While many consider severance agreements to be the domain of senior executives and white-collar workers, these agreements are frequently standard operating procedures in many industries, including construction, when discharging employees of any type.
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    3 Strategies to Get Government Construction Contracts

    Interested in how to get government construction contracts for your business? Follow these three strategies that can help you land federal contracts.
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    Reporting Requirements for ARRA Funds and Other Issues Related to Government

    Government funding of construction projects has always come with strings attached. Never have the reporting requirements been as stringent as they are when a contractor accepts funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Through the end of March 2010, the government reports that approximately $61 billion (of a total of $203 billion awarded) has been paid out to recipients.
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    Recent California Supreme Court Decision Requires Public Entities to Disclose Information to Contractors that Might Impact Bids

    The case, Los Angeles Unified School District v. Great American Insurance Company and Hayward Construction Company (2010) 49 Cal.4th 739, became a key battleground for California public agencies against contractors.
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    Harassment Investigation Policies Protect Employers, Workers

    Home electronics retailer Video Only agreed to pay $630,000 and implement preventive measures to settle two lawsuits.
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    Incorporate to Protect Personal Assets

    Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding and satisfying undertakings a person can pursue.
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    Common Mistakes Government Contractors Make

    American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) dollars are flowing and creating welcome business opportunities for contractors.
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    Builder Beware: How to Avoid Blueprint & Building Design Lawsuits

    Essential guidelines for protecting your company when working with architects & designers
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    Avoid Construction Claims

    Protect yourself from litigation by following these steps to avoid paying for construction claims that arise during construction projects.
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    How Paperless Construction Management Benefits Your Bottom Line

    Historically, the construction industry has been slow to adopt new technology.
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    Recognize and Avoid Discrimination

    Discrimination complaints can be the bane of your existence. They are time-consuming to defend and can require you to produce mountains of information. Is there anything to be done? Take heart from the actions of some of the employers below, and heed from others. Every employer can take some preventive steps to forestall a complaint or make it right once you receive one.
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