What the Contract Doesn’t Say

In reviewing contracts with our clients, we frequently advise on the various key risk management clauses in a construction contract. Terms governing payment, delays,...

Subcontractor Injuries

Determining Liability and the Responsible Party By Thomas M. Buckley In today’s legal landscape, contractors need to be on guard against claims for an injury to...
OSHA regulations

Minimizing OSHA Exposure

It has often been said, “In the eyes of , if it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen.” Regardless of whether this view is...

OSHA’s PSM Standard

By Samantha Catone, Esq. OSHA’s first Process Safety Management Program (PSM) was created in 1992 in response to a series of catastrophic incidents related to...
Drone Usage Legality

Drone Usage

Beneficial on projects—but they’re not toys By Christopher Scott D’Angelo Drones are used more and more in construction projects—whether for inspections, surveys, designs, monitoring, progress reports,...

Construction Ethics? You Bet!

Doctors, lawyers, and many other professionals are subject to specific codes of ethics that govern their performance and conduct. Architects and engineers are often...

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...

Employers Face Big Changes Under New OSHA Rules

This year, OSHA is likely to engage in a series of far-reaching regulatory changes—from increased fines to stepped-up inspections—that could affect countless numbers of...
construction contracts

Building Blocks of Construction Contracts

This article highlights common, but often overlooked, terms routinely found in construction contracts. Understanding how each clause operates is critical to protecting your rights...
OSHA drone rules

Look … Up in the Sky. It’s a Bird, It’s a...

In December 2018, it was revealed via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request that on May 18, 2018, the Occupational Safety & Health...