Andy Hilger

Senate Bill 49 creates more Ambiguity for the Timely Issuance of MIOSHA Citations

Senate Bill 49 creates more Ambiguity for the Timely Issuance of MIOSHA Citations

Proposed Senate Bill 49 revises various sections of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (Act), including §33, the section that addresses the time frame by which MIOSHA must issue a citation after an inspection. Unfortunately, SB 49, does nothing to nail down the outside limits of when MIOSHA must issue a citation, only further muddying that question.

Indemnity Obligations: the “In-Law” That Won’t Move Out

Indemnity Obligations: the “In-Law” That Won’t Move Out

Contractors and subcontractors should be aware of their lingering liability under contractual indemnity provisions that might currently be overlooked. These obligations and the potential for liability can outlast other types of contract claims because they might not accrue until long after the project is done.