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The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently announced changes to its representation case procedures that mark a shift away from the “ambush elections” created by the 2014 Obama-era rules. Though the 2014 rules are still in place, the new...By: Burr & Forman

On October 29, 2019, The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its interim final rule for the domestic production of hemp, which provides hemp growers and related businesses much needed resolution regarding how the federal government plans to...By: Burr & Forman

Since 2015, employers and health insurers have been required to report health plan coverage information to the IRS and to individuals. Why? The information is necessary in order for the IRS to administer certain portions of the Affordable Care Act...By: Burr & Forman

It almost goes without saying that if you have to pursue or defend a delay claim, you are going to need some evidence (preferably by an expert) to establish or to challenge entitlement to the damages sought. And we all know that there can be...By: Burr & Forman

As 2019 draws to a close and millions of people contemplate their resolutions for the new year, USCIS made good on their promise (discussed in our prior article) and announced the implementation of a new H-1B filing process for 2020. USCIS originally...By: Burr & Forman

It kind of goes without saying, but you should probably bring your expert to a dispute if there is going to be a battle of the experts. One contractor recently learned this lesson to the tune of $65,000....By: Burr & Forman

In an article published in the Winter issue of Employee Relations Law Journal, Burr attorneys Christine Tenley, Nina Maja Bergmar and Miya Moore discuss components of a robust workplace safety protocol aimed at both preventing and confronting...By: Burr & Forman

In VVM Builders, LLC v. Atkins Construction Group, LLC, No. CV195021541S (Oct. 31, 2019), the Superior Court of Connecticut squarely addressed this precise issue in a case involving a change order dispute between a contractor and subcontractor....By: Burr & Forman

I just blogged about asking for what you want and the importance of complying with notice provisions in pursuing a construction claim.  A court in Oklahoma just reminded me that not all claims require notice.  Here’s what I mean....By: Burr & Forman

The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW) administers the South Carolina unemployment benefit program for state residents, and which is funded by a state-wide unemployment tax on employee wages. Employers are responsible for...By: Burr & Forman