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Construction Company Contract Traps And The Advantages Of Legal Help

Contractor Bookkeeping

Depending on the type of contracting business you run, you could face laws regarding taxation, employment, product liability, premises liability, discrimination, health and safety, and various other regulations. That's why you need legal help.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. Advertisement.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. An uninsured business would likely not have the financial resources to pay a large legal settlement. Such an occurrence could threaten the existence of your contracting business. 7 insurance policies subcontractors may need.

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable. Legal experts often cite communication problems as the root cause of many construction disputes. These firms also have clear policies prohibiting harassment, discrimination and other harmful practices. Consistent Contracting Practices.

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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

Contracting parties can and often do agree that in the event of litigation between them, the “prevailing party” will be paid his attorneys’ fees incurred in the fight. in attorneys’ fees to a homeowner who sued for $12,400 and won a $6,800 jury verdict on a breach of contract claim. And sometimes it is.

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

Safety Services Company

With 8 states that have approved the use of recreational marijuana and 18 states permitting the use of medical marijuana, it’s critical for companies operating in these areas to understand their legal responsibilities and how to deal with cannabis use at worksites. Bus and truck drivers. Subway operators.

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ATTN: Federal Contractors, Beware of Harassment and Discrimination on Construction Sites

Best Practices Construction Law

In lawyer-speak, Executive Order 11246 expressly prohibits federal contractors and federally–assisted construction contractors and subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in Government business in one year from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.