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Hesse Martone Provides Cannabis Update for the Illinois Construction Industry

Hesse Martone President and CEO Andy Martone presented an update on medical and recreational cannabis laws affecting construction employers in the State of Illinois to the Southern Illinois Builders Association. 

The Southern Illinois Builders Association’s primary purpose is to advance the construction industries through the strengthening of its members by enabling them to do collectively what they cannot accomplish on their own. SIBA orders a full range of services and programs to provide value to its members and is the voice of the construction industry in Southern Illinois. 

Andy Martone serves as counsel for the SIBA and provides training and legal services to its members.

Hesse Martone Updates Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association on Illinois Prevailing Wage Act

Hesse Martone President and CEO Andy Martone presented at the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association’s annual convention to update IPLSA members on the status of Illinois law and to discuss survey work and the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.

The ILSPA is a not-for-profit organization representing the interest of the surveying profession in the State of Illinois that promotes high standards of practice and conduct, upholds the Illinois Land Surveyors Act, and by supporting and encourages members through continuing education, professional association, and the use of current technology. 

Andy’s presentation focused on both current Illinois laws related to survey workers and the impact of proposed changes to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. 

Andrew Martone again ranked AV-Preeminent

In 2022 Hesse Martone President and CEO Andrew J. Martone was again ranked as AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. 

Martindale-Hubbell evaluates attorneys for their strong legal abilities and high ethical standards through Peer Review Rating system based not only on their legal ability and ethical standards as judged by their peers, but also based on reviews from their clients. 

The AV-Preeminent rating is the highest rating standard and is given only to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers and clients.

Andy has been rated AV-Preeminent every year he has been eligible to be rated.

Hesse Martone Presents Contractor Training on COVID-19, OSHA Mandates, and Related Laws

Hesse Martone President and CEO Andy Martone presented a workshop for the Southern Illinois Builders Association on COVID-19 and the issues related to construction contractors and subcontractors. 

The Southern Illinois Builders Association’s primary purpose is to advance the construction industries through the strengthening of its members by enabling them to do collectively what they cannot accomplish on their own. SIBA orders a full range of services and programs to provide value to its members and is the voice of the construction industry in Southern Illinois. 

Andy Martone serves as counsel for the SIBA and provides training and legal services to its members.

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Andy Martone to Present to Michigan AGC

On Monday, September 27, 2021, HesseMartone President and CEO Andy Martone will make a presentation to the Associated General Contractors of Michigan on the topic “Withdrawal Liability after the American Rescue Plan Act”.

A link can be found here — https://web.agcmichigan.org/events/Withdrawal-Liability-After-the-American-Rescue-Plan-Act-and-the-Emergency-Pension-Plan-Relief-Act-219/details

Biden Administration Announces Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates

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Prairie Farms/Smith – Arbitration Award Win!

Here’s a shout out to Matt Robinson — kudos on a big arbitration win for Prairie Farms! Click here for copy of the full opinion.

Andy Martone: American Lawyer Recognition ( Top Rated Labor & Employment Attorneys)

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The impact of the PRO Act on Construction Employers

When President Biden was on the campaign trail, he promised that he would be “the most pro-union president you’ve ever seen.” He was not kidding.

The PRO Act has passed the House.

While it is still too early to tell if the PRO Act will make it through the Senate – and, if it does, what changes will be made, with a staunchly pro-union President in the White House, labor and employment laws affecting construction employers are likely to change, possibly radically.  Click here for full article.