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Not All Third-Party Beneficiaries Are Alike

Only intended beneficiaries may assert claims under third-party contracts.

August 6, 2019

May Contractor A sue Contractor B for breach of the developer’s contract — that is, the contract between Contractor B and the developer? In Arco In ge nieros, S.A. de C.V. v. CDM Int’l Inc., 368 F. Supp. 3d 256 (D. Mass. 2019), a Massachusetts federal district court said no.

AMI Mechanical to Pay $82,500 to Settle EEOC Lawsuit

July 31, 2019

Agency says company subjected employees to hostile and segregated working environment as well as retaliation.

New House Bill Would Mandate OSHA Heat Standard

July 23, 2019

The measure would require employers to give workers paid breaks in cool spaces, access to water and training on how to respond to symptoms of heat illness.

OSHA Cites Companies After Plumbers Poisoned at SFO

Plumbing Company Faces $50,850 OSHA Fine After Employees Suffer CO Poisoning

July 15, 2019

The plumbers were using a gasoline-powered saw to cut through concrete when they were overcome by carbon monoxide gas emitted from the equipment, causing one of the workers to lose consciousness.

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Texas Governor Did the Right Thing

Whether at the local, state or national level – lawmakers need to engage with industry as a ‘partner’ in order to make responsible policy decisions.

July 8, 2019

By now, you’ve more than likely heard all about the events surrounding the plumbing industry in Texas.

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Texas Abolishes the Plumbing License Law

Unless further legislative action is taken, the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners may cease to exist in September 2020.

July 2, 2019

Ron George

Recently, Texas lawmakers struck a blow against the health and safety of its citizens when they failed to renew the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.

PMI Testifies on Adverse Impacts Expected from Latest Section 301 Tariffs

June 18, 2019

The association believes the 25 percent duties will harm job creation, cause lost sales, and result in higher prices for consumers.

HARDI CEO Talbot Gee Testifies in Subcommittee on Innovation and Workforce Development

June 6, 2019

Gee focused his verbal presentation on the industry skills gap, the use of new media to attract talent, success of apprenticeships and training programs in the industry, and the bias against trade jobs.

Texas Governor Promises Plumbers State’s Licensing Board Will Continue

June 5, 2019

"We've got this," the governor tells plumbers worried as their profession faces deregulation.

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Counteroffer with Care

Too much negotiating can cost you the contract.

June 4, 2019

Steven Nudelman

Now and then, courts decide unexciting, predictable cases that illustrate fundamental concepts of black-letter, “hornbook” law. These cases are not novel, earthshattering or groundbreaking.