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You can Participate in our Survey of ESG Activity in the Marketplace

Green Building Law Update

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Does your company consider ESG metrics in executive compensation? Register today for the live virtual program.

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Email Sent After Final Payment Held Insufficient to Preserve Timeliness of Claim Against Government

Best Practices Construction Law

Final payment does not bar a claim where the contracting officer knows that the contractor is asserting a right to additional compensation, even though a formal claim has not been filed. Based upon the record, the Board concluded that the contractor never presented, let alone formulated, a claim for extended home office overhead.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.”.

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Updated Phase l Environmental Site Assessment is Published But.

Green Building Law Update

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “Environmental Social Governance (ESG) an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. 9601) and petroleum products.”.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

The Tax Bill suspends all miscellaneous itemized deductions that are subject to the 2% floor under present law. Modification of limitation on excessive employee remuneration: Under current law, an employer generally may deduct reasonable compensation for personal services as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

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New Guidance on the Vaccination Mandate for Federal Contractors

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

This includes support roles like human resources, billing, and legal review. Are Contractors Entitled to Additional Compensation? However, if the new clause is incorporated into an existing contract through a modification, or when an option is exercised or an extension is made, contractors should be entitled to compensation.

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From Zero to Hero: Construction Risk Management

Safety Services Company

Ever-present risks can delay or completely derail investments. Like any investment, natural risks are an ever present concern. Legal Risks. These legal binding documents detail how long the project would last and how much contractors would be paid. Legal risks can include situations wherein a breach of contract occurs.

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