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#99:  General Contractors' OSHA Liability for Subcontractors' Violations

NH Construction Law

The low bar for finding “controlling employer” status presents something of a dilemma for general contractors. And if a GC eschews them completely in an ostrich-like efforts to avoid becoming a “controlling employer,” but is unsuccessful, its liability for subcontractor safety violations is virtually guaranteed.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The Governor has until the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills and given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic any legislation that requires new State spending will no doubt receive heightened scrutiny. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. 2019 HB 720 / override of gubernatorial veto.

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

BD+C

MOBs present an opportunity to achieve these goals, simultaneously producing new efficiencies and trimming overhead expenses. They offer a secure, auditable trail of every access event at every lock or wall reader, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations including CDC, local health departments, Joint Commission and HIPAA.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

OSHA inspections under these circumstances may last several weeks or months, involve multiple inspectors, involve the issuance of subpoenas for the production of records and testimony, and present a number of legal issues not present in a routine inspection. The guidelines for employee and supervisor interviews are different.

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The Governor has until the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. SB 018 alters the membership of the 1994 Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission and changes and adds topics on which the commission may appoint a subcommittee.

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Twists and Turbines — A New York Case Highlights an Owner’s Risk When Not Using Full-Wrap EPC Delivery

Constructlaw

Once the project was completed and commissioned, the overworked turbines prematurely failed. In conclusion — it is not uncommon for an owner to separately contract with the major players on a construction project, as opposed to entering a full-wrap EPC agreement, but such an arrangement presents certain risks.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as “Superfund,” covers improper disposal or intent to dispose of hazardous waste. View the list of chemicals subject to CERCLA here. Under 42 U.S.C.