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The Shift in Legal Issues Affecting Construction Contractors

Sam Simon
Jul 11, 2008
Cozen O'Connor

Fred Jacoby, Vice Chairman of Cozen O'Connor, shares his experiences on the recent shift in legal issues he views to be having a significant affect on contractors. To follow up on these or other construction-related law items, you can e-mail Fred at [email protected]


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