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Tongue Twister: Commander Closes Construction Site for COVID and Contractor Can’t Recover Contract Costs

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The government argued that under the Sovereign Acts Doctrine actions taken by the United States in its sovereign capacity shielded it from contractual liability for those acts, including the actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The judge found similarities between the COVID-19 shutdown and the decision in Conner Bros.

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Construction Contract Tip: Pay Attention to “Coordination and Cooperation ” Clauses

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involved a contractor who could not access the construction site due to the government’s inability to secure property rights by the promised time. The contractor initially agreed to avoid the encumbered area; however, the Board found the contractor did not waive its right to seek additional compensation for the denied access.

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GIVEAWAY #5: AUTODESK SWAG PACK

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ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. This Contest is subject to these official rules.

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GIVEAWAY #4: MILWAUKEE TOOL PRIZE PACK

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ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. This Contest is subject to these official rules.

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GIVEAWAY #2: Procore Swag Pack

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ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. This Contest is subject to these official rules.

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GIVEAWAY #3: RYOBI PRIZE PACK

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ELIGIBILITY: This contest (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years or older at the time of entry. This Contest is subject to these official rules.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

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This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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