Context: Construction contractors are often asked to install materials or systems that they did not select, design, manufacture, or test for compatibility with existing conditions. This is especially common on
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In Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. v. Keathley, No. 2D2025-1900, the Florida Second District Court of Appeal addressed whether a general contractor could claim workers’ compensation immunity after a worker
The National Labor Relations Board has formally withdrawn its 2023 joint-employer rule and restored the prior, narrower 2020 standard. This is a significant development for construction because contractors, subcontractors, staffing
State and Federal Regulatory Changes NLRB Restores Narrower Joint-Employer Standard: What Contractors Should Know The National Labor Relations Board has formally withdrawn its 2023 joint-employer rule and restored the prior,
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Construction is not facing a uniform collapse in demand. The more accurate problem is uneven economic momentum. Certain segments, especially data centers and power, continue to attract strong investment, while
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Context: Water intrusion during construction is one of the most common and expensive sources of dispute in roofing, envelope, and renovation work, particularly when the contractor must open an existing
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Korte Construction Co. v. Secretary of the ArmyU.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit | April 9, 2026 FactsKorte Construction was awarded an approximately $72.8 million design-build contract for
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Ohio has enacted a new E-Verify requirement aimed at the nonresidential construction industry. House Bill 246, known as the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act, was signed on December 19, 2025, and
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State and Federal Regulatory Changes Ohio’s New E-Verify Law Raises Compliance Stakes Ohio has enacted a new E-Verify requirement aimed at the nonresidential construction industry. House Bill 246, known as
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DOL Proposes Return to a Narrower Independent Contractor Test The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a significant change to the federal independent contractor test. On February 27, 2026, the
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