Professional Liability

The following material is provided for informational purposes only. Before taking any action that could have legal or other important consequences, speak with a qualified professional who can provide guidance that considers your unique circumstances. Navigating the world of Design Professional Liability claims can be intimidating. This article sheds light on five common mistakes that...

Judicial Thunder Out of Ohio The Wall Street Journal takes a look at an Ohio case involving Professional Engineers and the definition of responsible charge. The Ohio State Board of Registration denied TWISM Enterprises a Certificate of Authority to perform engineering services within the state because their engineer in responsible charge was an independent contractor and not a W-2 employee....

The following material is provided for informational purposes only. Before taking any action that could have legal or other important consequences, speak with a qualified professional who can provide guidance that considers your unique circumstances. As an employer, if you have had a workers’ compensation claim you are probably aware of and keenly sensitive to your workers’ compensation...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a proposed rule that would prohibit employers from imposing noncompete agreements and rescind those currently in effect. ACEC is currently seeking feedback from firms in order to prepare comments. The rule defines a worker/employee as a person who “works, whether paid or unpaid, for an employer” including “an employee,...