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
Month: July 2014
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