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Between A Rock and A Hard Place: How the Severin Doctrine May Relate to Your Statute of Limitations Period

Best Practices Construction Law

I previously blogged about the rules relating to pass-through claims , where a prime contractor’s recovery from an owner for damages suffered by its subcontractor is limited in certain circumstances. KBR submits a certified claim with the Army for $10.4 In Kellogg Brown & Root Servs., million; and. million; and.

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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

Construction Marketing

If the construction company fails to keep the site safe, they could face liability. Everyone on a building site should closely adhere to safety regulations to ensure safety. . When a family member sustains injuries from a falling object on a construction site, the best action is to seek legal representation at once.

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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

Under this July 19, 2014 guidance in the event of a default on a residential property PACE loan, the liability is a property tax lien collected by the local government with the priority associated with other real property tax liens. The guidance describes it as, the property may only become subject to an enforceable claim (i.e.,

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Compliance/Regulations. Some themes of this year’s show can be summed up as follows: focus on sustainability and green practices—or at least an emphasis on how products kind of “leaned into” that category, even if you had to squint to see the connection at times. Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Recent Posts.

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Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

The European Union has gone in another direction with the 2016 General Data Protection Regulation , applicable as of May 2018, updating and modernizing the principles enshrined in the 1995 Data Protection Directive which guarantee individual privacy rights in one’s personal data including “the right to be forgotten.”

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Companies are Preparing for ESG Disclosure Rules

Green Building Law Update

In an initial move, the only Department of Labor regulation listed for review by the Biden Administration is the so called ESG Rule published in the Federal Register on November 13, greatly limiting the use of ESG information in certain retirement plans. Theirs is a watered down definition of “sustainability risks. Recent U.S.

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How to Get Paid on California Public Projects

Levelset

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.