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FEATURES (last updated 29 February 2004)              Go to archived stories

News In Construction:

Construction Update - 1 February 2004
Proposed IL Construction Legislation, in IL Senate, in IL House
Construction Update - 14 December 2003
NEW - Federal Construction Safety Resources (12/14/03)
New Illinois Construction-related Laws (9/6/03)
New Changes to IL Lien/Bond Laws (9/6/03)

TIPS:  Top Tips and Traps for the (Contractor and Non-Contractor) Inventor (9/6/03)

"Staying out of trouble...in the ground"
New Amendments to the JULIE Act (6/10/03)
What to do in a Commerce Commission JULIE investigation (3/4/03)
IL Commerce Commission Rules for Working Around IL Buried Utilities (7/1/02)
IL Commerce Commission Underground Utility "JULIE" Website
Tips for dealing with the New Buried Utility Law (5/14/02)
New IL State Law to Govern Work around Buried Utilities (12/5/01, rev 5/14/02)

"Staying out of trouble...in the air"
OSHA Steel Erection Resources (rules, guides, and more)

Intellectual Property (Patents, Trademarks, and the Like):
Basic Facts on Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, and Internet Names
(and the "gold mine" you may have under your very nose)
FAQs on Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Internet Names

New Risks for Contractors Using Patented Products on State DOT Projects (3/4/03)
Online Forms to Register Your Copyright (From the US Copyright Office)


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