Oil trains surge as Bakken boom shifts crude by rail
Trains carrying oil across the United States expand with the Bakken boom as routes and pipelines lag. Railroads like BNSF invest hundreds of millions in track upgrades and larger trains, arguing speed and destination variety justify the shift despite safety concerns and higher derailment risks.
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New NC 2013 laws aim to verify worker status
North Carolina starts 2013 with rules requiring employers of 100 or more workers to screen new hires in a homeland database, rising to 25 or more later. Larger firms already use E verify, a system criticized for errors and false negatives that can bar legally eligible workers and impact low-wage labor across hotels, farming, and construction.
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North Carolina Tightens Grease Theft Penalties
Amendments to the Rendering Act impose felony charges for stealing more than $1,000 worth of used cooking oil and its containers. Law aims to curb grease theft as biodiesel demand rises, while simplifying compliance for small collectors with ownership statements instead of licenses.
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North Carolina expands lien rules to safeguard contractor pay
A new lien law change introduces a lien agent in North Carolina effective April 1, requiring contractors and subcontractors on projects over 30000 to work with an agent. Each party must notify the agent, identify the agent on permits, and file notices to preserve lien rights, with a maximum $50 agent fee.
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Port strike averted for East and Gulf coasts for 30 days
A looming longshoremen's strike set to hit 15 eastern and Gulf ports has been postponed for at least a month after ILA and U.S. Maritime Alliance agreed to resume negotiations. The 14,650 workers, who handle gantry cranes, would have faced pay changes tied to container bonuses. PortMiami handles about $20 billion in annual container business. Talks began nine months ago, paused, then resumed amid pressure from port directors, retailers, and the White House.
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