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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. office of Akerman. .

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. Cyber insurance.

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance Explained for Construction?

Levelset

Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance covers contractors against financial loss resulting from mistakes, errors, or claims of negligence. While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss.

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Professional Liability Insurance Explained

Levelset

In that case, professional liability insurance would generally provide the plumber with reimbursement for legal fees, settlements, and judgments. Professional liability insurance protects against claims related to professional negligence. What is professional liability insurance?

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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

in attorneys’ fees to a homeowner who sued for $12,400 and won a $6,800 jury verdict on a breach of contract claim. on a $7,650 verdict under a Massachusetts anti-discrimination statute). A recent case from Tennessee affirmed an award of $201,255.50 Issa Construction, LLC, v. Blalock , No. E2020-00853-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. ”).

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OSHA pushing to protect whistleblowers

FDR Safety

Sherman and Howard offers these tips: • Any employee policy, including safety incentive programs, can become legally suspect when it is enforced in a discriminatory or arbitrary manner or when the policy becomes a “pretext” or sham excuse for retaliation against the employee. An increase in the number of OSHA retaliation complaints.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights. Unlike non-supervisory employees, the statements and admissions of a supervisor may legally bind the company.

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