Did you know that OSHA does not currently have a specific standard covering heat stress hazards? Rather, OSHA uses the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and…
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Mistake No. 6 of the Top 10 Horrible, No-Good Mistakes Construction Lawyers Make: Not Marketing Your Special Construction Lawyer Skills
I have practiced law for 40 years with the vast majority as a “construction” lawyer. I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when representing a party and when…
United States Ordered to Pay Breach of Contract Damages to Nuclear Operator in Spent Fuel Dispute
The Federal Court of Claims recently ruled in favor of the operator of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in its long-running dispute with the United States over the disposal…
A recent decision from the U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, is a MUST READ for any lawyer or construction executive involved with joint ventures (“JV’s”). …
Mistake No. 5 of the Top 10 Horrible, No-Good Mistakes Construction Lawyers Make: Being a Jerk to Opposing Counsel
I have practiced law for 40 years with the vast majority as a “construction” lawyer. I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when representing a party and when…
The Finality of Arbitration: Supreme Court of South Carolina Curbs Arbitration Panel’s Authority
Will White is a co-author of this post, and is a Summer Associate at Bradley.
One of the several attractive aspects of arbitration is the finality of the decision. With…
Inflation Reduction Act Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance: Treasury and IRS Issue Final Rule
On June 18, 2024, Treasury and the IRS released the final rule for compliance with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements (PWA requirements) pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of…
Mistake No. 4 of the Top 10 Horrible, No-Good Mistakes Construction Lawyers Make: Not Knowing When to Fold ‘Em
I have practiced law for 40 years with the vast majority as a “construction” lawyer. I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when representing a party and when…
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a direct final rule that eliminates self-certification for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). The SBA’s final rule — which implements a provision…
Signature Lines Matter: When a Contract Amendment Is Not Really an Amendment
Construction law is largely a matter of contract law. Yes, there are federal and state statutes that deal with construction issues and, yes, construction cases sometimes involve tort claims, but more…
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