Parker Poe – November 29, 2012 Substantial changes to North Carolina’s mechanics’ lien and bond laws are slated for 2013. These changes include: Curtailing a contractor’s ability to waive the lien rights of its subcontractors Requiring service of a “Contractor’s Project Statement” and “Notice of Public Subcontract” on bonded public projects Establishing a new lien… Continue reading Mechanics’ Lien Law Changes for Subcontractors
Month: December 2012
Which costs less: Arbitration or Litigation?
Alan Dabdoub and Trey Cox – December 6, 2012 A case study shows that when it comes to expenditures and resolution time, litigation is cheaper and faster In our first column, we talked about three situations in which arbitration can help eliminate some corporate litigation pitfalls. Here, we share a comparative study of 19 single-plaintiff cases—nine… Continue reading Which costs less: Arbitration or Litigation?
What will OSHA be like in Obama’s Second Four Years?
Fred Hosier – December 3, 2012 The past is a good indicator of the future when it comes to the direction of federal safety agencies. With that in mind, these infographics take a look at how OSHA has fared under six U.S. presidents. Those who have followed along the last four years won’t be surprised… Continue reading What will OSHA be like in Obama’s Second Four Years?
2012 Year in Review: OSHA’s Top 10 Violations
Almost 41,000 workplace safety and health inspections were performed from October 2011 through September 2012 by federal OSHA. The top 10 citations handed out by the agency to companies: Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501) Total violations: 7,250 Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 4,696 Scaffolding (1926.451): 3,814 Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,371 Ladders (1926.1053): 2,310 Machine Guarding (1910.212):… Continue reading 2012 Year in Review: OSHA’s Top 10 Violations
OSHA’S Role in Promoting Occupational Safety and Health
November 20, 2012 The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created two federal agencies: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in response to the deteriorating health conditions of many workers. Today, workplace injuries and fatalities have fallen dramatically, but OSHA is not the… Continue reading OSHA’S Role in Promoting Occupational Safety and Health