On Monday, November 21, 2011, President Obama signed the “3 Percent Withholding Repeal and Job Creation Act of 2011” (H.R. 674) into law. By signing this bill, the 3 percent withholding provision on government contractors has been permanently repealed. The bill also offers tax incentives…
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The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development released data today indicating that privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 653,000. This is 10.9 percent above the revised September rate of…
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On Thursday, November 10, 2011, the Senate voted (95-0) to repeal the 3 percent withholding rule. If signed into law, the legislation would repeal the current requirement that governments at all levels withhold 3 percent of payments to contractors. The legislation would also scale back…
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The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland recently issued an opinion that will likely have a major impact on councils of condominium unit owners, developers and contractors. In Greenstein v. Council of Unit Owners of Avalon Court Six Condominium, Inc., No. 485, Sept. Term 2009 (September…
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday, October 27, 2011 to repeal the requirement that governments at all levels withhold 3 percent of payments to government contractors. The bill, numbered HR 674, passed on a 405-15 bipartisan vote. The 3 percent withholding rule was…
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The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) has been charged with enforcing the Maryland Workplace Fraud Act (MDWFA), which was enacted in 2009. With a particular focus on the construction industry, the MDWFA makes it unlawful for an employer to classify a worker as…
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According to the Commerce Department, U.S. builders increased spending on homes, office buildings and other projects in August after a big decline in July. The gain still left the construction industry far below levels considered healthy. The Commerce Department said that construction spending rose 1.4…
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Faith Harrison briefly discusses the recent National Labor Relations Board's ruling, and what is required of employers. For more informative videos discussing various legal topics, please visit our Media Center page.
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A recent analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America shows construction employment has increased in 136 out of 337 metropolitan areas in the U.S. between July 2010 and July 2011. However, construction employment has declined in 148 areas and…
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Faith Harrison discusses how a letter of intent is used in business transactions. For more informative videos discussing various legal topics, please visit our Media Center page.
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