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FTC Settles Charges Over Deceptive Zero VOC Claims

Green Building Law Update

Some promotions also made explicit safety claims. The FTC alleged, the company had no evidence to support those claims. YOLO Colorhouse, LLC , and Imperial Paints, LLC , have agreed to consent orders that would bar them from making unqualified VOC free and emission free claims. The four companies, Benjamin Moore & Co.,

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

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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How to File a Lawsuit After an Injury At a Construction Site?

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Damage recovery If your claim is successful, you may be entitled to recover damages for your injuries. This defense is often used in cases where the worker was not provided with proper safety equipment or where the worker did not follow safety protocols. Not getting a written fee agreement from the lawyer you hire.

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Not Everything Is Bigger in Texas: Court of Appeals Reverses Trial Court’s Expansive Interpretation of Indemnity Clause

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RKI contracted with Ameriflow Energy Services LLC and Crescent Services LLC through two master service agreements (MSAs) and a series of work orders. Crescent provided safety training and management services to Ameriflow. Ameriflow supplied equipment and services to the wellsite, including the explosive sand separator.

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Huh? Ugh! LOL: The Top Ten-tions of Construction Law and Contracts

Speaker: Matthew DeVries, Construction Law Attorney and National Blogger

The construction environment changed more in 2020 than any prior year—whether the parties were faced with government shutdowns, new health and safety restrictions, or overall financial strains. What are the most common mistakes leading to disputes and claims. How to prepare for new challenges in a COVID-19 environment.

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CBCA Offers Potential Insight Into How Board Will Handle Claims Related to COVID-19

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Department of State , 1 the Board rejected a contractor’s claim for additional costs related to demobilization and remobilization of the job site in Freetown, Sierra Leone, due to an Ebola virus outbreak. In Pernix Serka Joint Venture v. In mid-March 2015, PSJV remobilized to the site. The Board found both of these arguments unavailing.

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Premier League ‘back plan to finish season by July 31 after reaching agreement with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin’ which will see Champions League and Europa League played in August

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There was initially ambiguity around plans on how to finish the season, and if it was feasible, but claim Premier League chiefs have now backed a July 31 deadline during crunch talks involving UEFA, other major European leagues and leading clubs. The agreement will see outstanding Champions League ties played throughout August.