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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The Contract.

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One Awesome Case Discussing The Difference Between Delay and Disruption Damages!

Best Practices Construction Law

Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The County entered into an agreement with the Contractor to expand a three-mile stretch of road. This is a must read! In County of Galveston v. The Contract.

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Deepwater Horizon: Three Years Later

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In December, a federal judge approved the Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Damages Settlement agreement, which covers individuals and businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and certain coastal counties in eastern Texas and western Florida, as well as specified adjacent Gulf waters and bays.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

I would say the vast majority of my clients are very fearful of losing their jobs, even with a collective bargaining agreement in place. The unintended result was that injuries which were no longer covered by workers’ compensation, could now be adjudicated in a civil lawsuit.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Selective Insurance recently released the results of a 10-year study of workplace injury trends , based on 110,000 workers’ compensation claims between 2011 and 2021. That’s a telling statistic for an industry that has been suffering from a labor shortage for more than a decade and struggles to attract younger workers to its ranks.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

It’s no surprise that Utah and Texas, two of the business-friendliest states in the nation, round out the top three in our Best Business Climate ranking. As part of the incentive package, Volkswagen Group of America has agreed to waive its right to claim certain statutorily available tax credits directly related to the expansion.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. This credit can also be claimed against the insurance premium tax, the oil and gas production and property taxes, the fisheries business and landing taxes, and the mining license tax.

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