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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

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The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from the Minnesota supreme court that approved legislation that effectively wiped out that states statute of repose. The bridge had been maintained (or, according to some reports, not maintained) by the State of Minnesota. May 30, 2012 in insurance , litigation , news | Permalink.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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“Shovel-ready certification is becoming popular nationally,” said John Rhodes, a leading national site-location consultant with Moran, Stahl & Boyer of Lakewood Ranch, FL who worked with the State of Minnesota on its Shovel Ready Program. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

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As a Workers’ Compensation claims representative, I was only involved after the injury occurred. I was ready to leave Northern Minnesota and take on the challenge. But now there are women’s which is so much nicer, just need GC to put a combo lock on instead of a key as there is never a key for me as I am not there every day.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The exceptions are for financial institutions, financial institution groups, and insurance companies that have a maximum business privilege tax of $3,000,000. This credit can also be claimed against the insurance premium tax, the oil and gas production and property taxes, the fisheries business and landing taxes, and the mining license tax.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CORPORATE BUSINESS TAX EXEMPTIONS: Available for: All insurance companies, Connecticut incorporated and non-Connecticut incorporated. Corporate income, insurance premium and sales and use taxes for certain banks, insurers and investment companies locating in the Hartford Financial Service Export Zone that conduct all business with non-U.S.

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