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Undocumented Workers Ruled Eligible For Workers Comp Benefits In Iowa

Illegal immigrants injured on the job qualify for workers comp, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled. More

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Undocumented Workers Ruled Eligible For Workers Comp Benefits In Iowa

Illegal immigrants injured on the job qualify for workers comp, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled. More

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Dallas Implements Green Building Code

Starting October 1, new homes in Dallas, Texas must be “certifiable” under LEED guidelines or meet equivalent city standards. More

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Requirements for Filing a Lien

Attorney Patrick Barthet clarifies the requirements for filing a mechanic's lien based on a recent court case. More

Keeping a Lid on Workers' Comp Costs

Have an effective safety program, properly classify your employees, and make sure your subs carry their own workers’ comp coverage More

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Lennar Wins Texas Case Over Insurance Coverage For EIFS Fix

Twelve years after Lennar decided to repair homes with defective exteriors before being sued, the Texas high court has ruled that Lennar’s insurer must pay for the work. More

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Good Idea

Reader feedback on JLC's "Roof Truss Repair" Q&A More

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A Punch List That Doesn't Knock You Out

Define the problems you will be responsible for and set clear procedures for final payment More

Fixing Chinese Drywall: A Tampa Builder Hits Top Gear

Carelessness helped create Florida’s Chinese drywall disaster. Cleaning it up is a job for a very careful builder. More

Chinese Drywall: Taishan On the Hook for Bad Drywall, Judges Rule

Another Chinese drywall maker must face Florida and Virginia state court jurisdiction in lawsuits over defective drywall, Federal and state courts have ruled this month. More

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