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Courthouse Reporter Series: The Bizarre Case That Required a 117-Year-Old Expert

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The case arose from a car accident. Munro sued the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) for negligently designing, maintaining, and inspecting the intersection. It also ruled on DOT’s motion to exclude the Munros’ expert witness, notwithstanding the trial court’s decision not to address that motion. O.C.G.A. §

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Remedies to CSA’s problems high on industry, government lists

FDR Safety

DOT also plans to propose in a rulemaking scheduled to be issued for comment later this year to use the safety performance scores on its 7 CSA measures to basically equate to a carrier’s safety “fitness.” The proposed rule — the Safety Fitness Determination Rule (SFD) — is the final component of the CSA enforcement model.

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How To Track Increased Construction Costs For Proving Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to help prove claims and effectively manage the project: Correspondence file containing all correspondence relating to a specific claim, including letters and/or memoranda to and from the DOT and subcontractors.

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USDOT’S CSA program reviewed by Congress

FDR Safety

I have written many times about this important enforcement program since it is the principal way DOT uses safety data to identify motor carriers that may be unsafe operators. prior accidents and unsafe driving being the strongest links), but also the extent to which companies pay attention to their general regulatory obligations.

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OSHA Safety

Safety Services Company

OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Inspections are conducted without advance notice. What does the inspection process involve? The officer will determine the route and duration of the inspection.

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Best Practice: How to Track Increased Construction Costs for Proving Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

In addition to daily reports, the following records should be prepared and maintained in the normal course of business to help prove claims and effectively manage the project: Correspondence file containing all correspondence relating to a specific claim, including letters and/or memoranda to and from the DOT and subcontractors.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Sussex County fee reductions may include graduated property tax abatement over a 10-year period, as well as reductions in building permit, building code, planning and zoning, sewer review and sewer inspection fees. an hour and be eligible to receive employer-provided coverage under an accident or health plan. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

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