Minnesota Legislature Establishes New Requirements for Public Contractors

Jocelyn Knoll and Hugh D. Brown – June 4, 2014 On May 16, 2014, the Minnesota Legislature enacted a new statute that sets out several criteria for contractors bidding on public construction projects. The statute is effective as of January 1, 2015, and attempts to enhance accountability and transparency in the procurement of public construction… Continue reading Minnesota Legislature Establishes New Requirements for Public Contractors

California Construction Industry Must Prepare for an Increase in Safety Inspections

Adam Y. Siegel and William E. Weiner – June 3, 2014 Employers in the construction industry throughout California must prepare for an increase in the number of California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“Cal/OSHA”) inspectors who will check employers’ fall protection safety systems.  The increase in inspections is a response to the events that occurred… Continue reading California Construction Industry Must Prepare for an Increase in Safety Inspections

Elements of a Bad Faith Cause of Action in Tennessee

Shane Smith – June 21, 2014 If you are a daily reader of our blog, you know that we discuss many of the latest developments in first party bad faith actions from jurisdictions across the nation. Today, I will discuss the requirements for asserting a successful claim for breach of the covenant of good faith… Continue reading Elements of a Bad Faith Cause of Action in Tennessee