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SUMMARY:Lawful Hiring While Navigating Salting Issues
DESCRIPTION:During this seminar\, we will address what employers can lawfully do when addressing their hiring needs while being confronted with potential salting issues. \nSeminar will be taught by ABC Member Marc Furman\, Cohen Seglias\, Pallas\, Greenhall & Furman PC
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/lawful-hiring-while-navigating-salting-issues/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Legal Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T080000
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SUMMARY:Killer Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Make that contract a tool-not a weapon! This seminar will provide important information on how to use a contract or sub-contract to your advantage for maximum profit on the job. In addition\, this seminar will cover many important contract provisions\, including indemnification; Pay-if-Paid clauses; provisions under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act\, and more! \nSeminar will be hosted by ABC Member & Board Member\, Bob Watson\, Eastburn & Gray\, PC. \n\n\nRobert Watson\, Jr. is a Shareholder in the firm’s Blue Bell\, Montgomery County office and he is a member of the firm’s Management Committee.\n\n\n\nBob has focused his practice on construction litigation and municipal law since being admitted to the bar. His experience includes work with large and small contractors\, subcontractors and suppliers\, municipalities\, municipal authorities\, developers\, public utilities\, school districts and individual owners. His litigation experience also includes extensive work with lending institutions\, and through those efforts he has gained invaluable commercial collections expertise. He is a frequent lecturer on construction payment claims\, and has proven himself to be a zealous advocate of his construction clients seeking overdue payments on public and private projects in the state and federal courts. Bob has also served as an arbitrator in both private and compulsory arbitrations.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/killer-contracts-3/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T141039Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Construction Law for Advancing Project Managers and Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:Key to career advancement for superintendents and project managers is not only on a thorough understanding of construction but an ability to protect the company’s bottom line.  This program\, taught by seasoned construction litigators\, will identify and examine real world opportunities to increase profit and avoid costly pitfalls.  Best project management practices will be reviewed\, and checklists with important construction considerations will be provided for immediate use by managers on the rise. \nTopics this seminar will cover: \n1.       Change Orders \n2.       Claims \n3.       Notice \n4.       Pay-if-Paid Clauses \n5.       No Damage for Delay Clauses \n6.       Retainage \n7.       Liquidated Damages \n8.       Default/Termination \n9.       Indemnification \n10.     Dispute Provisions \n11.     Delays \n12.   Accelerations \n13.   Waiver \n14.   Loss of Efficiency \n15.   Written Communications and Recordkeeping \n16.   Release \n17.   Payment Acts \n18.   Mechanics’ Liens
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/practical-construction-law-for-advancing-project-managers-and-supervisors/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Legal Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T105020
CREATED:20211008T130006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T162746Z
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SUMMARY:Prevailing Wage 101: Navigating the Davis Bacon Act- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Prevailing Wage 101: Navigating the Davis Bacon Act \nJoin Nathaniel Peniston – Vice President\, Fringe Benefit Group\, Inc. on how to navigate the Davis Bacon Act. \nCompetition for prevailing wage jobs is fierce\, and some of the greatest challenges for open shop government contractors is ensuring compliance with numerous rules and regulations\nwhile ensuring profitability. Whether competing on projects subject to the Davis-Bacon Act or local prevailing wage ordinances\, contractors need to be well informed and have a\nteam of experts to ensure strict adherence to the rules.\n\nIn this Webinar\, industry expert Nat Peniston\, who literally “wrote the book” “The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential\nKnowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs\,” will review:\n-Where to find prevailing wage rates & how to understand them\n-Understanding how base wage and fringe obligations are best met\n-Submitting certified payrolls\n-Best practices in demonstrating compliance
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/prevailing-wage-101-navigating-the-davis-bacon-act-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T100000
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CREATED:20210504T185648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T135751Z
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SUMMARY:Mechanics Lien Law
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Member Bob Watson from Eastburn & Gray PC for a Mechanics Lien Law Seminar.\nAct 142 went into effect on January 1\, 2017 and Dramatically impacts the rights of PA Contractors\, Subcontractors\, and Suppliers who are interested in protecting\, preserving\, and filing mechanics lien claims on projects whose total value exceed $1.5 Million.  A new online Construction Notices Directory has been established in the state\, and all participants on a project will need to understand how to log in\, enter data and monitor job status.  \n\n\n \n\n\nIf you don’t take part in this new directory\, you risk losing your lien rights. Lien rights can be your best opportunity to protect your right to payment!\n\n\n \n\n\nDon’t wait until it’s too late to learn these changes and how they will impact your business.\n\n\n \n\n\nAttend this seminar to learn about:\n\n\n-The changes which have gone into effect.\n\n\n-How these changes impact your rights.\n\n\n-How these changes impact your ability to file mechanics lien claims.\n\n\n-and Even see step-by-step learn how to navigate the new online Construction Notices Directory!
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/mechanics-lien-law/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T093000
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SUMMARY:OCIP/CCIP/SDI Seminar
DESCRIPTION:ABC Member Davis Bucco Makara & Dorsey & Construction Risk Partners will be hosting a seminar on Owner Controlled Insurance Program/Contractor Controlled Insurance Program/Subcontractor Default Insurance \nInsurance coverage is as essential as having qualified labor and equipment to perform a construction project.  Sometimes this insurance is offered through Owner Controlled or Contractor Controlled insurance Programs.  These can provide benefits but also anticipated risks for program participants.  This course will discuss the mechanic’s of these programs\, how they are managed\, and what legal risks they do and do not cover.  This course will also examine the growing use of Subcontractor Default Insurance as an alternative to bonding projects.  SDI can provide an important avenue of recovery when enrolled subcontractors default\, while also creating broader opportunities for non-bondable subcontractors to participate in larger projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/ocip-ccip-sdi-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T103000
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CREATED:20210429T201659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T201659Z
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SUMMARY:ACT 75- Understanding Unauthorized Employees
DESCRIPTION:On October 7\, 2020\, the Construction Industry Employee Verification Act (also known as “Act 75”) went into effect.  Act 75 prohibits a construction industry employer from knowingly employing an unauthorized employee.  Unauthorized employees are defined as those who do not have the legal right or authorization under Federal law to work in the United States.  This seminar provides an overview of Act 75 and employers’ responsibilities\, enforcement of Act 75 and the potential penalties and suspension of license\, and explains what contractors must do to qualify for the Act 75 “safe harbor” that insulates them from liability for Act 75 violations by their subcontractors. \nJeff Venzie will be presenting this seminar. \n \n  \nJeff is the principal and founder of Venzie Construction Law\, LLC\, a law firm based in Exton\, PA\, with a specialized focus on construction law and construction litigation and dispute resolution.  Jeff has been practicing law for 25 years.  Jeff represents owners\, construction managers\, general contractors\, subcontractors\, material suppliers\, and sureties in all aspects of construction law and litigation. He counsels clients through project management issues and disputes that arise during construction with an eye not only toward protecting his client’s rights and remedies\, but also to formulate and implement a strategy that puts the client in an optimal position to prosecute or defend any post-completion litigation.  Jeff also serves as an arbitrator in construction disputes.  Jeff is a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America and has been recognized by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers as a top attorney in the area of construction litigation in 2019\, 2020 and 2021.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/act-75-understanding-unauthorized-employees/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260606T105020
CREATED:20210429T160806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T153910Z
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SUMMARY:Avoid ACT 72 Penalties- Employee Misclassification
DESCRIPTION:Act 72 Seminar Act 72\, or The Construction Workplace Misclassification Act\, (43 P.S. §§ 933.1– 933.17) targets employment practices on construction sites. It imposes criminal and administrative penalties for the misclassification of employees as “independent contractors” at commercial and residential construction sites in Pennsylvania. This seminar will discuss the Act’s definition of an “independent contractor”\, why classification matters to employees and employers\, retaliation provisions of Act 72\, as well as the enforcement of Act 72\, including the imposition of criminal and administrative penalties against employers. \nThis Seminar will be presented by Julie Pfaff. \n \nJulie is an attorney at Venzie Construction Law.  For over 17 years\, Julie has represented Fortune 500 companies\, state agencies\, mid-sized companies\, small businesses\, and individuals in a variety of litigation and environmental matters including contract disputes\, construction claims and defects\, mechanics’ liens and stormwater management issues.  Julie also counsels clients on a variety of employment law matters.  In addition to her law practice\, Julie is an adjunct professor at West Chester University teaching business and commercial law\, employment law\, and public speaking.  Julie began her legal career as a clerk for the Honorable Juan R. Sanchez in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/avoid-act-72-penalties-employee-misclassification/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T093000
DTSTAMP:20260606T105020
CREATED:20210416T141951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T155113Z
UID:24640-1620289800-1620293400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Eliminating the Open Shop
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Eastern PA and Marc Furman with Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman for Part 2 of Eliminating the Open Shop. \nThis will be a 45-minute discussion on upcoming issues that Merit-Shop Contractors will face under a Biden-Harris Administration. \n\nWhat is the PRO Act? Learn about the major components of the PRO Act and its threat to merit-shop contractors\nWhat changes will a Biden Labor Board (NLRB) make that will help unions\nWhat merit-shop contractors can be doing now\nLawful hiring policies & practices\nWorkforce Development Issues
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/eliminating-the-open-shop/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T105020
CREATED:20201030T142438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T195533Z
UID:23623-1614153600-1614160800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Prompt Payment Acts & Bonds Claims
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Board Member and construction attorney Bob Watson from Eastburn and Gray\, PC for an informative seminar explaining your rights under Pennsylvania’s Public and Private Prompt Payment Acts\, as well as important deadlines to bear in mind if you’re working on a project with a payment bond.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-prompt-payment-acts-bonds-claims/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260606T105020
CREATED:20201029T184903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T184648Z
UID:23617-1611734400-1611741600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Killer Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Make that contract a tool-not a weapon! This seminar will provide important information on how to use a contract or sub-contract to your advantage for maximum profit on the job. \nSeminar will be hosted by ABC Member Robert Watson\, Eastburn and Gray PC
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/killer-contracts/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T105020
CREATED:20201103T234750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T234750Z
UID:23725-1605774600-1605789000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether dealing with discipline; corrective action; or workplace complaints of disrespectful or harassing behavior\, management has a duty to investigate to assure that employees concerns are heard and resolved. This program provides you with step-by-step instructions to conduct and complete thorough\, legally compliant harassment; discrimination; and other types of internal investigations. Participants receive hands-on experience dealing with these sensitive issues. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Identify the appropriate steps to take in conducting an investigation. \n• Gather\, document\, and secure information and evidence without violating privacy and other pertinent laws.. \n• Analyze information and evidence to determine the appropriate course of action. \n• Learn about the reasons why it’s important to address conflict head on in the workplace and find a resolution quickly \n• Learn various Alternate Dispute Resolution methods including mediation \n• And Defensive Strategies in the event of a lawsuit \nSIMULCASTING THIS LIVE TRAINING TO YOUR COMPUTER IS AN OPTION – IN ORDER TO DO SO\, PLEASE SELECT WHEN REGISTERING
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/conflict-resolution-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Legal Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T105020
CREATED:20201030T213050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T213050Z
UID:23692-1605601800-1605616200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Legal & Contractual Issues in Construction
DESCRIPTION:Contracts are a legally charged part of every construction project – they can impact the rights and remedies of owners\, lenders\, contractors\, subcontractors and suppliers positively and negatively. Building a strong knowledge of construction law will go a long way in helping you avoid disputes. \nThis program will guide you through the entire process of contract development so that you better understand important contract provisions and how to properly document project conditions to minimize your risk of devastating financial loss. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDisputes and Remedies\nMechanic’s Liens\nMiller Act Payment Bonds\nArbitration\nMediation\nFederal Government Contract Claims\nChange Orders – managing changes in differing conditions\nDelays\, Disruption\, and Acceleration\nDelay Claim Analysis\nAvoiding Litigation
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/legal-contractual-issues-in-construction/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes
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