Topic
Inflation
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Workers Compensation Watch
Increase in mileage payments necessary for injured workers in Nebraska, but inflation erodes the value of workers’ compensation benefits
By Jon Rehm
In Nebraska workers’ compensation benefits are not indexed for inflation. Further inflation can work to decrease the amount of benefits paid in addition to the value of those benefits. The…
Nonprofit Law Blog
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week -6/17/22
Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Tweets of the Week. Notable Events of the Week: “President Donald J. Trump continued…
Government Contracts Law
DoD Braces for Inflation: Guidance for Contractors Battling Rising Costs
Unless you’ve been living under a rock or on a self-sustaining deserted island, the chances are high that you have become quite familiar with the term “inflation” (i.e., the rising…
ImmigrationProf Blog
As foreign workers return, economists see help for labor shortages and inflation
As previously discussed on this blog, there is a relationship between the availability of immigrant labor and inflation. As reported by Joel Rose for NPR, the number of guest workers…
BuildSmart
New DoD Guidance on Inflation and Economic Price Adjustments
In response to industry questions about economic price adjustments for inflation, the Department of Defense (DoD) recently issued Guidance on Inflation and Economic Price Adjustments. Key takeaways from DoD’s guidance…
The Right Coast
A Shocked Wall Street Reacts To Today’s “Scary” CPI Print | ZeroHedge
It was a CPI report for the ages: with most already expecting a hotter than expected print (thanks to JPM), that's precisely what they got and then some.First, a quick…
The Right Coast
Consumer price index May 2022:
Inflation accelerated further in May, with prices rising 8.6% from a year ago for the fastest increase since December 1981, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.The consumer price index,…
Manufacturing Industry Advisor
Inflation Woes: Four Key Ways for Companies to Address Inflation in the Supply Chain
By Vanessa L. Miller, Kathleen E. Wegrzyn, Leah R. Imbrogno, James R. Kalyvas, Austin R. Kissinger
The U.S. economy is grappling with the highest inflation in decades, with extensive inflation in the supply chain affecting companies worldwide. Supply chain disruptions undoubtedly have contributed to rising inflation,…
Government Construction Law Update
How to Address Cost Increases Due to Inflation on Construction Projects
By Joseph Darr
In 2020, I read many articles addressing how contractors can mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on construction projects. I also wrote similar articles, including tracking COVID-19 impacts and whether a…
Pennsylvania Family Law
FEAR, MONEY & MARKETS: As if Covid Isn’t Enough
People often ask divorce lawyers how they do it. My stock answer is that it’s like any other financial transaction, except that the transaction is wrapped in layers and layers…