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The Carpenter Contractor Trust An Introduction

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Its inception was the result of collective, creative minds who recognized a simple fact of the construction business: Cooperation between union carpenters and contractors would produce stronger, more predictable and ultimately successful results than an antagonistic approach to industry issues.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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In fact, after helping American Girl relocate their flagship stores in Chicago and New York City, we just completed our third relocation project in Los Angeles. Bringing the general contractor in as early as possible and negotiating with them to manage these challenges for you will ensure a smooth and successful project.

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“Mitbestimmung” in Tennessee

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A showdown between the United Auto Workers and Volkswagen at VW’s $1-billion assembly plant in Chattanooga, TN could have profound implications for the future of the union, the plant and labor relations in the U.S. to offer a compromise to the autoworkers union. Now, buoyed by a brisk recovery in the U.S.

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Marketing In The Construction Industry – Everything You Need To Know

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Whether you’re building a condo in New York City or installing a fence around a suburban house in North Carolina, you’re working in the residential market. Negotiated. A negotiated contract is often awarded based on a firm’s qualifications or an existing relationship an owner has with a contractor.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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Nearly 50 fatalities were reported in New York in the days after the storm; the death toll in New Jersey did not exceed 40 thanks to heroic efforts by NJ Gov. In January, HuffPost reported that Sandy damaged or destroyed 305,000 housing units and disrupted more than 265,000 businesses in New York. Bay Head, NJ.

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British Airways could pull out of Gatwick and cut a quarter of its pilots, leaked memo reveals

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This comes as it was revealed the beleaguered airline is seeking to cut pilot numbers by a quarter as it slashes costs to weather the coronavirus crisis, according to a separate letter sent to union leaders. We will begin a period of consultation, during which we will work with the Trade Unions to protect as many jobs as possible.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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This new provision may impact the way that the parties to a sexual harassment or sexual abuse suit negotiate during the settlement process, but is unlikely to significantly deter the use of nondisclosure agreements. Michael Lobie is an associate in the Tax Group of Seyfarth Shaw’s New York office.