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Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Potential Legal Liabilities

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Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse & Potential Legal Liabilities ccapoccia Tue, 04/16/2024 - 11:55 In the early hours of March 26, 2024, a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The bridge’s collapse was immediate; within seconds, the span crumpled and fell into the water below.

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Legal and Ethical Issues in the Construction Industry

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From the health and safety of workers to environmental regulations and contracts, there is no shortage of legal and ethical considerations to consider.

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Understanding the Employer’s Legal Duty to Employee Safety & Health

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Understanding the Employer’s Legal Duty to Employee Safety & Health. Alex Headley. Mon, 02/15/2021 - 13:21. You’ve attended the webinars on navigating COVID-19. You’ve read the trade publication tips. You have implemented measures to protect your workers. So, you’re ahead of the game, right?

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LEED can Help Mitigate Legal Risks in ESG Disclosures

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This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that with green building practices companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of investor demands for more disclosure. Make no mistake, there is no U.S.

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5 Legal Documents All Construction Business Owners Should Use

Construction Business Owner

While there are several documents that contractors use regularly, there are also other lesser-known legal documents that owners may find useful. The following five standard legal agreements are worth considering to help clean up your contract processes.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. As more states adopt laws legalizing recreational weed, marijuana companies are looking to get licensing and mobilize in those states quickly. A version of this post was published in Illinois Real Estate Journal as a byline article from Englewood Construction.

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10 Often-Overlooked Legal Lessons

Construction Business Owner

10 Often-Overlooked Legal Lessons. In addition to managing a business, owners need to be cognizant of the legal issues that impact their respective areas of the industry. Consider the following 10 legal reminders that construction professionals are sometimes unaware of or fail to consider. . Thu, 12/01/2022 - 15:43.

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