The new public charge rule that was supposed to be implemented by USCIS on October 15, 2019 has been blocked by three U.S. District Court judges. The rule sought to […]
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to improve employee safety in the workplace by enforcing a bevy of
Among the most fatal of workplace hazards, caught-in/between hazards were responsible for 50 deaths in the construction industry in 2017. The sheer size and difficulty of operating heavy equipment makes
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On September 27, 2019, the Department of Labor issued a final rule on overtime, officially named “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales and Computer Employees,”
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If you are owed payment, the mechanics lien is a common tool to utilize. Before you try to navigate this process on your own, speak with a Nashville mechanics lien
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There are over two million people incarcerated in the United States prison system and there are over 600,000 inmates released from our prison system annually. As we discussed in the
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It’s critical that Tennessee contractors understand licensing requirements before they bid on a project, offer to perform work in exchange for payment, or begin working on a project that is
Understanding Licensing Requirements for Subcontractors in Tennessee Read Post »
Hopefully, you don’t find yourself entangled in a dispute, but when you do, you may have to decide between pursuing a lawsuit or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, depending on
Should I Resolve My Dispute By Arbitration? Part 2 Read Post »
In a perfect world, construction firms could go about their business as usual without having to be worried about contract disputes, payment disputes, or defective work or product claims. However,
Should I Resolve My Dispute By Arbitration? Part 1 Read Post »
The construction industry continues to deal with a significant labor gap issue. Construction firms have faced challenges retaining talented workers, and projects are often forced to have their deadlines pushed
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