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How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

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In the event of a payment dispute, contractors file claims against the payment bond instead of against the property itself. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds. Liens on contract funds are only available on public works projects that haven’t been commissioned by the state or state agency.

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FTC Releases Revised Green Guides

Best Practices Construction Law

After nearly five years of deliberations, the Federal Trade Commission has released its revised " Green Guides ," which are aimed at environmental marketing claims. The guidelines were first introduced in 1992 and updated in 1996 and 1998. The Green Guides are not agency rules or regulations.

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How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

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Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as both the federal and state governments explicitly prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. Washington State bond claim laws. If payment isn’t received, the next step is the bond claim itself.

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Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction 179D: What Owners Need to Know

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There are specific modeling guidelines that need to be followed and the model must include as-built conditions. Before a taxpayer can claim the deduction , they must obtain a certification for the 179D Report. The applicable ASHRAE 90.1 baseline code must be determined based on IRS guidance, as shown in the table below. #2:

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How to Get Paid on California Public Projects

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Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as the federal government (and most states) explicitly prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property. If payment problems come up, contractors file claims against this payment bond — not the property itself.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

The guidelines for employee and supervisor interviews are different. In responding to management interviews, the following guidelines should be observed: The employer’s representative has the right to be present for supervisor or management interviews and should always exercise that right. How much is the penalty?

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UFC 249 could now be heading for Florida as Dana White plans to hold postponed event in May behind closed doors after laws on sporting events during coronavirus are relaxed

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One MMA event has already been held under the Florida State Boxing Commission during the pandemic and it is thought as long as UFC 249 sticks to guidelines they will sanction another. . Florida has recently passed laws on allowing major sporing events to take place behind closed doors. .

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