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US Federal Trade Commission votes to ban noncompete agreements
New rule could affect the landscape of the North American equipment rental industry, currently undergoing a wave of consolidation
Jury concludes that Caterpillar owes $100m to importer amid US lawsuit
A jury in the US has concluded that Caterpillar must pay $100 million to an importer, following a legal dispute between the two companies.
What is adjudication and how can it be used to resolve construction disputes?
What is the role of adjudication in construction disputes and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
Caterpillar to pay Wirtgen $12.9m in damages after patent battle
Deere & Co subsidiary Wirtgen has won around US$12.9 million in damages from Caterpillar after a legal dispute over patent rights in road-building technology
EPA tightens rules on Fine Particulate Matter
First time since 2012 that the federal government has cracked down on fine particulate matter
ESTA backs SPMT operator licence
SPMT licence will be a first from the European Crane and Transport Operators Licence (ECTOL) organisation
Generac sued by supplier for alleged non-payment
Lawsuits accuse company of failing to pay suppliers millions of dollars for parts
Scottish hirers tackle equipment and fuel theft
Theft estimated to cause €920 million losses yearly
How construction can avoid allegations of ‘greenwashing’
Bureau Veritas pubishes guide to assessing green claims
Hitachi welcomes AI technology update to Europe’s Machinery Directive
New safety rules will regulate connectivity, autonomy, and data dependency
Legal position of businesses with Russian contracts
Pinsent Masons on due diligence firms must undertake, as sanctions continue to squeeze
Is construction taking slave labour seriously?
The International Labour Organisation estimates that 4.5 million people are currently working in construction against their will
U.S. announces final ruling on Chinese MEWP tariffs
Government rules that U.S. MEWP industry is being economically harmed by Chinese imports, countervailing tariffs to go into effect
UK police launch new equipment theft task force
Specialist Agricultural and Construction Equipment police unit will support the CEA’s CESAR scheme
JCB and Manitou patent dispute continues
JCB said it will appeal the latest ruling of Paris court, although it also won damages of €150,000
Ahern fined for Covid-19 violations during Trump rally
Xtreme Manufacturing has been fined $3,000 by the City of Henderson for violating more than six Covid-19 requirements at a Sept. 13 rally
Ahern serves Tanfield legal summons
The majority owner of Snorkel is taking Tanfield to court over claimed contractual breaches
New UK plant theft police taskforce
CEA and CITS eager for creation of new police plant theft taskforce in the UK
JCB wins patent case against Manitou
JCB said a French court has granted it a preliminary injunction against Manitou. Manitou said it is appealing the ruling
Speedy plays down impact of Carillion collapse
UK rental company says outstanding debt owed by Carillion to Speedy stands at £2 million
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