A summary of OSHA regulations governing concrete construction Concrete and masonry construction is covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) under what is...

OSHA will be the first to admit that its safety standards set forth “minimum” safety standards. In the most basic of terms, this means...

By Nicholas T. Solosky The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) creates the framework for handling “claims” against the government on Federal contracts. Contract claims most commonly...

Construction companies and others who manage fleets of vehicles—whether delivery drivers, on-road equipment operators, sales personnel, or managers who travel between worksites using company...

Part 3 of 4: Self-Inspection By Anthony M. Kroese, Esq. and Samantha V. Catone, Esq. In parts one and two of this four-part series addressing the...

On August 1, 2016, OSHA’s civil penalties increased by nearly 80 percent to a new high of $124,709 per violation (for willful and repeat...

This is a simple question with a complicated answer. Construction defects are one of the most common causes of disputes and litigation in the...

By Thomas More Buckley In an ideal world, proper and careful craftsmanship would be all that was needed to avoid claims for a construction defect....

Supreme Court weighs in on payment for putting on protective gear It is rare that safety-related cases make it to the highest court of the...

A Few Tips on Entitlement and Quantification Just this past month, we had substantial rain that caused flooding in many areas throughout Middle Tennessee. As...