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

Construction Marketing

You may wonder if you have legal recourse if you have been injured while working at a construction site. 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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Construction Law: April 2024

Construction Law

Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Alternative dispute resolution Non-disclosure agreements in settlement: they are not all bad! Our latest alternative dispute resolution series article looks at the use of non disclosure agreements when settlements are reached.

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Joint Check Agreements On Construction Projects: What Suppliers Need To Know

Construction Law Monitor

Joint check agreements are very popular in the construction industry. In fact, many folks mistakenly believe that joint check agreements are exclusively a construction industry instrument. Perhaps the joint check agreement is the most misunderstood and dangerous document you can confront on a construction project.

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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for maintaining workplace safety across all industries. Well-run construction outfits always have a safety department or a director of safety.”. Health and safety – 863 violations. Peter Lindborg. View profile. 33 answers.

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FTC Settles Charges Over Deceptive Zero VOC Claims

Green Building Law Update

Some promotions also made explicit safety claims. The Commission vote to accept the consent agreements was 2-0. The FTC published a description of the consent agreement packages in the Federal Register. The proposed orders against Benjamin Moore & Co., and ICP Construction Inc.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This can be done through a purchase or lease agreement. The success of a commercial real estate development project depends on many factors, including the ability to secure financing, navigate the legal process, and manage risks. Buy the Land or Property Once a location is identified, the developer must acquire the land or property.

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SCL members offered 10% discount on CL subscriptions

Construction Law

Society of Construction Law members can now have a unique 10% multi-year discount on subscriptions to the print version of Construction Law following an agreement between publishers Barrett Byrd Associates and the SCL.