The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized significant changes to its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, affecting contractors that participate in federally assisted transportation projects. The final rule, effective
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On August 18, 2026, the D.C. Circuit unanimously upheld EPA’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as “hazardous substances” under CERCLA in Chamber of Commerce v. EPA. The ruling allows EPA
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Recent federal tariffs continue to increase material costs and pricing uncertainty for the construction industry. Tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper can affect structural steel, metal roofing, HVAC equipment, electrical
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Tennessee has enacted a new statute limiting the use of noncompete agreements. The law took effect July 1, 2026, and applies to noncompetes entered into, renewed, or amended on or
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Florida recently enacted CS/CS/HB 803, a construction-related law that changes several building permit and inspection rules. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. Among other things, it requires a local
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The National Labor Relations Board has formally withdrawn its 2023 joint-employer rule and restored the prior, narrower 2020 standard.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
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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The Trump White House has promised to crack down on undocumented workers, and that could seriously impact many industries across the country. If you are a business owner, it is
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Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division released an updated version of its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs in Criminal Antitrust Investigations guidance document, commonly known as the Antitrust
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The federal contracting landscape is undergoing significant changes as the Trump administration reinstates, modifies, and rescinds numerous executive orders established during the Biden era. From diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
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