The use of non-compete clauses, or even entire agreements, are an integral part of the American employment landscape, especially at the C-Suite level, but often in middle management and sales positions as well. Our firm has a large and diverse client base, all focused in the construction materials industry, and the use of non-compete clauses or agreements are all over…
Read MoreDay: July 31, 2024
EPA Just Hit an Industry Home Run
When it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suffice it to say, that the industry has had its fair number of conflicts with the agency over regulations and enforcement. So it is a banner day when we can say that EPA did something good for the industry. On July 16, EPA announced the selection of 38 “Reducing Embodied Greenhouse…
Read MoreFirst Look – August 2024
TOP NEWS Heidelberg MaterialsHeidelberg Materials has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Highway Materials Inc., one of the largest independent aggregates and asphalt producers in the Greater Philadelphia market. Holcim USHolcim US has acquired King William Sand & Gravel Co. Inc., a private company with a long-standing presence in King William County, Va. With this strategic transaction, Holcim…
Read MoreCommentary: The Mining Law of 1872
The Law Does Not Limit the Number of Mill Sites that Claimants Can Locate. By Martin P. Stratte The Mining Law of 1872 allows people to prospect for valuable minerals on public lands. Prospectors can “locate” or “stake” mining claims. Claimants can also locate “mill sites” for milling or other mining-related activities.[1] Mill sites can be used for processing facilities and…
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