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Labor

Injunction Halting Federal Overtime Rule Draws Praise, Criticism

Rule was set to go into effect on Dec. 1

Pam Hunter McFarland

November 29, 2016

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The decision is third injunction issued by a Texas court on a range of Labor Dept. regulations.

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Israel Launches $4B Gas Field and Pipeline Investment

Developers line up financing and customers, but U.S. partner may sell some stake to raise cash

Neal Sandler

November 29, 2016

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Developers line up financing and customers, but U.S. partner may sell some stake to raise cash.

Risk Management

Surety Sues Louisiana School District Over Payment to Contractor

At issue is a payment by the district that surety says shouldn't have been made

Scott Van Voorhis

November 28, 2016

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The bond provider says the school district should not have made a payment to contractor after a default.

International Trade

US Softwood Lumber Industry Fires Salvo in Trade Fight with Canada

Canadian government pledges vigorous defense of its position

Tom Ichniowski

November 28, 2016

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Coalition asks Commerce Dept. to impose duties on Canadian lumber shipments that, it contends, are being dumped in U.S.

Companies

VINCI Shares Plunge, Recover Following Fake Press Releases

Hoax news reports trigger sell-off of French contractor's stock

Peter Reina

November 24, 2016

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False news reports had cited accounting irregularities, dismissal of CFO.

Safety and Health

Worker Killed in Freak Chop-Saw Accident

Massachusetts man was working second job to earn extra money

Johanna Knapschaefer

November 24, 2016

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Water mechanic was making residential pipe connection when bound chop saw kicked back and sliced carotid artery

Feds Move To Indict NY Contractor Execs, Developer, Ex-Cuomo Aide

LPCiminelli CEO and president now face conspiracy and bribery charges in N.Y. pay-to-play scheme

Mary B. Powers

November 23, 2016

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LPCiminelli CEO and president now face conspiracy and bribery charges in N.Y. pay-to-play scheme.

Arizona Solar Project Doubles in Size

November 23, 2016

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An Arizona solar-power development doubled in size in one month, to 140 MW from 68 MW, following the Oct. 13 purchase of its initial 450-acre site in Maricopa County.

Housing Starts Jump 6% in October

November 23, 2016

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The dollar value of housing starts in October jumped 6% to a seasonally adjusted $289.6 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

Jacobs Engineering Takes Steps To Boost Bottom Line in 2017

November 23, 2016

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Jacobs Engineering Inc., now Dallas-based, reported earnings and revenue for its full year and fourth quarter, both ended Sept. 30; executives are optimistic that a company restructuring into four business lines and cost cutting will improve the bottom line next year.