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The Dotted Line: Legal trends to watch in 2024

Construction Dive

Contracts are evolving in an era of persisting supply chain problems, inflation and cyber risks, construction attorneys say.

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The Dotted Line: How to craft contracts to avoid disputes and keep legal fees down

Construction Dive

Construction’s litigation claims and costs are among the highest of all industries. Here are strategies to keep damages in check.

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The Dotted Line: Putting together the pieces of a modular project contract

Construction Dive

Despite prefab's popularity, many legal aspects of the dynamic building method are still being sorted out among industry and legal experts. Until then, the dotted line is sometimes a blurred line.

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The Dotted Line: Legal steps for shutting down a dangerous jobsite

Construction Dive

Standard construction contracts provide options to protect workers and help mitigate additional costs.

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5 Tips for Writing a Construction Contract

Construction Law Monitor

What’s great about her post is that it discusses a very legal topic – construction contracts – from the perspective of someone in the business. Enjoy her insights, and to learn more about construction contracts, read from this category on our blog: Construction Contracts. But why is a contract necessary?

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

Safety Services Company

With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. DOT Workplaces. Bus and truck drivers. Subway operators. Ship captains.

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas.and Comments Were Due on DBE Rule Changes

Best Practices Construction Law

Companies involved in federal-aid highway, airport, and other transit construction contracts will have more than visions of sugar plums on December 24, 2012, when comments are due on proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. Remedies for the breach include termination of the contract and imposition of liquidated damages.

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