A Mississippi Supreme Court ruling clarifies that dated invoices alone don't satisfy that state's construction lien notice requirements — a reminder for any contractor doing multi-state work that lien deadlines run on the paperwork, not the job. jdsupra.com
A Fifth Circuit ruling on TSCA leaves OSHA's existing rules as the primary safeguard against workplace chemical exposure, which matters for any contractor handling lead paint, asbestos, or other regulated materials on renovation jobs. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
A new legal roundup on industrial lead paint health risks walks through employer obligations for abatement and worker exposure monitoring on older building renovations. jdsupra.com
An analysis piece flags concerns that Illinois Department of Labor prevailing-wage audits are misapplying the rules in that state — worth watching since New York's own Bureau of Public Work determinations get cited as precedent across states. jdsupra.com