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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims? With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S.

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COVID 19 Commercial Building Liability

Green Building Law Update

Over time coronavirus pandemic exposure claims may result in a new emergent subset of premises liability law, but in most instances it is presumed that body of existing law will control. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims?

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

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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. Failing to handle absence requests properly could expose employers to liability under those laws. . Operations.

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The Startup Construction Business Checklist: 3 Important Documents You Need to Have

Construction Marketing

A construction business needs need public liability insurance , and employers’ liability insurance if you employ staff. Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Legal Documents. There are many different types of insurance in the United Kingdom.

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The UK Sets the Scene for Mandatory ESG Laws in the Western World

Green Building Law Update

On their face the two new statutory instruments apply to all UK registered companies and LLPs with over 500 employees with an annual turnover of more than £500 million; and also all UK Public Interest Entities, being companies currently required to produce a non-financial information statement under existing reporting laws.

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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

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If you learn that you need to purchase a surety bond to work as a contractor or to enter into a contract to perform work on a project, here is some information you should know about surety bonds and how they work for contractors. Surety bonds do not protect you against liability. What Are Surety Bonds? The Bonding Process.

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Construction Law: April 2024

Construction Law

Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. CL guides Limitation on liability Our latest Construction Law Guides series article from Claire Turnbull of DLA Piper looks at limitations on liability. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye?