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A thief among us – How to curtail employee fraud
June / July 2009
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 361
Abstract: The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners notes that employee fraud is on the rise. Workers may commit a variety of crimes, ranging from misappropriating assets to stealing supplies. This article discusses the kinds of persons most likely to commit fraud, what company functions are susceptible to particular kinds of fraud, and — most important — what steps companies can take to minimize risk.
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CLB Quickcase – Bannaoun Engineers v. Mackone Development – Stop notice costs contractor in the long run
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 361
Abstract: Subcontractors with claims for extras on public works jobs sometimes seek to increase their leverage in settlement negotiations by asserting liens on project funds for inflated amounts. Their hope is that the general contractor will have to negotiate their claims quickly in order to get the government to continue making progress payments on the project. But, as a recent California case demonstrates, such tactics often backfire.