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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Instead, only three groups have the right to sue directly: the Labor Commissioner; a joint labor-management cooperation committee (29 U.S.C. Joint employment liability has been an ongoing trend in California. All California employers should be reminded of Labor Code section 2810.3 , which went into effect on January 1, 2016.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Seventh Circuit addresses duties of construction manager to injured worker; analysis of Local Rule 56.1. A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees. professional capacity."

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How a Construction-to-Permanent Loan Impacts Contractors & Lenders

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These risks should be a non-issue when contractors have a comprehensive risk management plan in place. The project’s funding may run out if the budget is not adequately managed. In order to avoid budget problems, lenders calculate and closely manage the construction loan holdback. Failing to protect lien rights.

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constructionattorneyblog: Summary Judgment in Arbitration Upheld

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The plaintiffs had brought an arbitration against an insurance company for which they worked as state sales coordinators. The panel of arbitrators granted summary judgment for the insurance company, finding that the claim had no merit. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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constructionattorneyblog: Non-signatories bound by arbitration.

Construction Lawyer

8-40575 (May 6, 2009), has held that the surviving spouse and children of a worker killed in an accident were bound by the decedent's employment agreement that contained an arbitration provision. Therefore, this action was also premised on the employment agreement and was subject to arbitration. mechanics liens. Categories.

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constructionattorneyblog: New York allows contractual indemnification

Construction Lawyer

« Waivers of liens: fraud | Main. | N & S Building Contractors , has upheld a contractual provision whereby the parties waived the provisions of that states workers compensation act that prohibits contribution or indemnification against employers. October 21, 2005 in insurance , litigation | Permalink. Categories.

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Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington

Construction Law Monitor

Athletic Field construction lien case. Hans Dunshee, (D-Snohomish) (D) on February 1, 2011, to allow lines of group disability insurance, except short-term or student-only plans, to be issued to more groups when certain conditions are met. Introduced by Rep. Introduced by Rep. Introduced by Rep. Companion: SB 5617).