Blockchain Tech
By William S. Thomas
Although it has been around in concept since 1991, “Blockchain” is only now on the verge of becoming a household term,...
Congress Overturns OSHA Recordkeeping Rule
On March 1, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution of disapproval, under the Congressional Review Act, to block OSHA’s “Volks” rule....
Tools of the Trade: Part 2 of 2
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Arbitrations almost always arise out of contracts, further empowered through laws like the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) or similar state statutory...
OSHA & MSHA Penalties Significantly Raised
On July 1, 2016, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule raising civil penalties by nearly 80 percent in some...
Construction Management
Know what’s best when selecting the project delivery system
By Christopher S. Drewry
In today’s construction industry there are multiple delivery methods for projects. Often the...
Liquidated Damages
“Liquidated damages”—the term strikes fear into the hearts of contractors. Liquidated damages, or LDs as they are often called, are monetary damages imposed by...
OSHA Whistleblower Prosecutions Rise
Whistleblower prosecutions by OSHA have been rising steadily during the current administration. During FY 2014, OSHA made nearly 3,300 whistleblower determinations. While a majority...
Formal Mediation
By Christopher S. Drewry
Mediation can be a successful tool in resolving many different types of cases, but in the context of construction disputes utilizing...
Droning On
By Christopher S. Drewry and Jeffrey M. Kraft
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)—more commonly referred to as drones—have seen rapid growth in use across a variety...
Settlement Clauses – Buyer Beware
Contractors have claims on projects all the time. Contractors seek additional compensation and time extensions on projects for many legitimate reasons. Some owners have...