In light of a significant heatwave that Phoenix Valley in Arizona experienced recently, many questions are raised about the local water supply and its implications for the local construction industry. Developers and contractors find themselves pondering over how administrative changes in development review policies will affect construction projects in the region. Here’s what legal professionals…
In an update from August 29, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have a significant amendment to the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). This announcement pertains to a pre-publication version of their final rule, which is a reaction to the court decision in the…
The New York insurance law landscape saw a significant change in August 2023, courtesy of a high-stakes legal case involving a subcontractor, a construction project owner, and a general contractor. The critical issue in contention was the legal validity and interpretation of an insurance policy exclusion clause for bodily injury to an employee. This landmark…
In a significant recent development, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced a new framework for union representation proceedings through a decision in the Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC case. This announcement signals a substantive change in how employers are obligated to communicate and interact with unions without a representation election. In its landmark decision,…
In a recent ruling, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made it significantly easier for employees to achieve union representation without necessitating an election. This decision marks a significant change in the legal landscape for union avoidance, at a time when union organizing is witnessing a resurgence. The landmark decision came down on Friday,…
Changes are afoot for federal construction contractors in the United States, as the Davis-Bacon Act and the Davis-Bacon Related Acts undergo significant modifications. As detailed in a recent posting on JD Supra, the Department of Labor (DOL) is implementing adjustments that will increase both prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements for contractors working on government…
In recent news, a construction contractor successfully contested a COVID-related construction claim, an uncommon outcome that could provide insights for future litigation. Typically, such claims – particularly those tied to pandemic-related costs under fixed-price contracts – are more often denied by courts and boards than approved. This recent case, summarized by PilieroMazza PLLC, outlines important…
The new framework devised by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for streamlining the unionization process continues to face potential legal obstacles despite having defined features aimed at bypassing some of the anticipated hurdles in federal courts. In the recent Cemex Construction Materials Pacific case, the NLRB has placed the responsibility on employers to initiate…
In a significant development for organized labor, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has simplified the path to unionization, allowing unions to represent workers without necessitating a formal representation vote. The decision was handed down by the NLRB, led by its Democratic majority. As stated in the judgement, the case in question involved Cemex Construction…
In a significant turning point for US labor law, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a key decision allowing unions to secure recognition without the previously mandatory formal representation election. The ruling came down on August 25 in the case of Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC. As outlined in this JD Supra article,…
In a significant shift in labor law, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a ruling on August 25, 2023, that drastically reduces options for employers when challenging union organizing campaigns through secret ballot elections. This verdict, released in the case of Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC, effectively overturns the NLRB’s 1971 decision in…
As Poland seeks to enhance its renewable energy sources (RES), one of the key challenges that have persisted is the limited power capacity of the Polish power grid. This has led to multiple instances where new installations were denied connection to the grid, stifling growth in the RES sector. However, there appears to be a…
In a significant recent decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) appears to have substantially modified the landscape of labor relations within the United States. The decision, given on Friday, August 25, 2023, in the Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC case, has far-reaching implications that legal professionals should consider. A closer reading of the specific…
In a long-anticipated move, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) released its decision on August 25, 2023, regarding Cemex Construction Materials Pacific (Cemex) captured in NLRB Case No. 28-CA-230115. The situation with Cemex revolved around accusations of unfair labor practices (ULPs) that were committed before, during, and after a so-called “critical period” of…
For many corporate legal counsels and conscientious professionals, capital projects and their financing often present unique legal obstacles. A recent legal development, however, could serve as a prescedential blueprint for future efforts. Primarily, the question of whether annual assessments can cover the cost of a new capital project has found its answer in a recent…
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently brought forth revisions that stand to significantly shift the dynamics between unions and nonunion companies. The alterations stem from a decision rendered on August 25, 2023, involving Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC (Cemex), and constitute a remarkable deviation from long-established legal precedences set over the past 50 years….
In a pivotal turn of events from August 24 and 25, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued new regulations and a watershed decision that significantly alter the union election process. The fresh approach deviates from longstanding precedents and ushers a significant transformation in the way union elections are conducted. The NLRB has introduced…
On Friday, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) made a paradigm-shifting decision, profoundly limiting employers’ rights to demand a secret ballot election. This unprecedented move has effectively overturned 50 years of labor law, indicating a potential shift in the Board’s traditionally balanced stance. The decision was issued in response to the case…
On August 14, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) unveiled the final guidance on the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). This announcement came as part of an effort to advance the usage of American-made materials in federally-funded infrastructure programs. Originally signed into law on November 15, 2021, as a key…
In a significant departure from longstanding policy, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on August 25, 2023, overturned its half-century-old precedent, set in 1971’s Linden Lumber, to bring back a version of the 1949 Joy Silk doctrine. This information is confirmed by Hinshaw & Culbertson, a law firm specializing in Employment Law. The NLRB’s decision…
New rules favoring mandatory union recognition and affecting the nature of employee voting in secret-ballot elections have been influenced by recent changes at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). These drastic modifications have led to changes in processes for unions that are seeking recognition amongst the majority of private sector employees in the United States….
A noteworthy milestone has been passed—ten years since Brazil implemented its pioneering anti-corruption law. This legislation has paved the way for numerous investigations and criminal charges. Unsurprisingly, these developments have also led to an influx of work—for both local and international law firms. A case that still echoes in the corridors of justice is the…
Legal heavyweights White & Case and Nishimura & Asahi have been serving as counsel in a significant transaction in the corporate world – the unsolicited takeover bid for Tokyo-listed marine construction firm, Toyo Construction, by investment company Yamauchu-No.10 Family Office. One of the largest investment firms in Japan, Yamauchu-No.10 manages approximately $1.5 billion in assets…
A decade has elapsed since Brazil incorporated a significant anti-corruption law, leading to multiple investigations, criminal charges, and a considerable amount of work for both local and international law firms. This law has been integral in tailing corruption within Latin America’s largest economy, trapping politicians and executives across the Americas, additionally providing ample work to…
The legal landscape of union recognition has witnessed considerable alterations. On August 25, 2023, The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a ruling in regard to Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC, establishing a new rule for determining when employers must negotiate with unions without a representation election. Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC has thus become…