Posted By: Joseph Cleves | email: jcleves@dbllaw.com
The Louisville and Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project is currently one of the largest public infrastructure projects in America and continues to move toward construction. However, one of the major issues that must be decided before construction can commence is determining what delivery method will be used on the project. On September 13, 2011, the Louisville and Southern Indiana Bridges Authority issued a Request for Information (“RFI”) to aid in its selection of a delivery model and financial plan for the project.
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Posted By: Ryan McLane | email: rmclane@dbllaw.com
In today’s cyber-society, the electronic services, programs, and technology that we use on a daily basis often come with the unavoidable “Terms and Conditions.” The technology product typically confronts us with such terms through a long list of “fine print” concluded by a clickable box labeled “Agree.” I would venture that all the readers of this blog have encountered this. Most of you probably click “Agree” without reading the fine print or giving the matter a second thought.
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Posted By: Kelly Schoening | email: kschoening@dbllaw.com
A new rule requires most private employers to post a notice of employee rights that are guaranteed under the National Labor Relations Act. (NLRA) The rule was effective November 14, 2011 but that date was recently pushed back to January 31, 2012. The NLRA protects worker’s rights to unionize and engage in concerted activity.
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Posted By: David Dirr | email: ddirr@dbllaw.com
In two recent cases, the Supreme Court of Ohio upheld limitation of action clauses in two insurance policies. Limitation of action clauses narrow the timeframe, which is 15 years by statute in Ohio, in which an insured may sue to enforce a policy.
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Posted By: Kevin Hoskins | email: khoskins@dbllaw.com
In an age where government budget cuts have become the norm, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is requesting an $18 million increase in its year-over-year budget for fiscal year 2012. According to the Commission, it needs more money to restore enforcement and legal staff positions, modernize technology, and expand training. The EEOC also wishes
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Posted By: Todd McMurtry | email: tmcmurtry@dbllaw.com
A U.S. District Judge recently issued an opinion with potentially broad implications for law enforcement, and possibly employers, regarding the use of technology to track the movements of individuals.
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Posted By: Ryan McLane | email: rmclane@dbllaw.com
The Kentucky Court of Appeals issued a decision this summer reinforcing the strict burden placed on contractors to comply with safety regulations. Specifically, the decision requires employers to take personal responsibility to ensure that their employees on the work site follow those safety regulations. To issue a monetary penalty for a safety violation, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (KOSHRC) must find that the employer had knowledge of the violation. However, the knowledge requirement includes either “actual” or “constructive” knowledge. With that in mind, contractors need to understand that KOSHRC and the Kentucky Courts interpret “constructive knowledge” very broadly.
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Posted By: Joseph Cleves | email: jcleves@dbllaw.com
The Ohio Valley Chapter of the Lean Construction Institute is please to announce its next program. On November 16, 2011, we have scheduled a behind-the-scenes tour of Toyota’s Georgetown, Kentucky plant. The tour will last one hour and is to be followed by a two hour panel discussion on the application of lean manufacturing principles
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Posted By: Kelly Schoening | email: kschoening@dbllaw.com
Mergers and acquisitions present many complex legal and business issues. One of the main issues to consider are the employees. This includes the hiring or firing of the seller’s employees as well any potential employment liabilities.
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Posted By: Todd McMurtry | email: tmcmurtry@dbllaw.com
Recently passed House Bill 153 provides public authorities with significantly expanded construction contracting options. Prior to this Bill, Ohio public authorities used a multiple prime method of contracting. Now, they may utilize a number of construction contracting options.
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