U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Federal Ban on Texting for Commercial Truck Drivers
1/27/10
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a federal guidance that prohibits commercial motor vehicle drivers from texting while driving. The prohibition is effective immediately and carries civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750. This guidance is the …
EEOC Charges Reach Second Highest Level In 20 Years
1/1/10
By Brad Adler
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its 2009 fiscal year performance and accountability report, and the numbers continue to reflect that employment issues are a major liability concern for employers. During the EEOC’s 2009 fiscal year,
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Arbitration or Litigation, Now That is the Question!
1/1/10
By Will Tate
During contract negotiations, members of the construction industry must decide whether to send their disputes (if any) to private arbitration or to litigation through the court system. Unfortunately, more times than not, these dispute resolution procedures are
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2010 Economic Forecast Predicts Continued Difficulties
1/1/10
By Ben Mathis
Dr. Albert Niemi, currently the Dean of the Cox Business College at Southern Methodist University, recently gave his annual economic forecast at a meeting in Atlanta at the invitation of the Bank of North Georgia – a
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