In the United States, bid rigging is a felony criminal offense under Section 1 of the Sherman Act. Even so, bid rigging is still rampant in the construction industry, auto sale auctions, and foreclosed home auctions.In Canada, it is an indictable criminal offence under Section 47 of the Competition Act.id rigging almost always results in economic harm to the agency which is seeking the bids, and to the public, who ultimately bear the costs as taxpayers or consumers. Contents.
Coastal flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy ravaged the Jersey Shore in October 2012. The severity of a coastal flood is determined by several factors, including the strength, size, speed, and direction of the storm.
How Flooding Can Cause Foundation Damage. Flooding has caused massive devastation in Texas and neighboring states. In 2015 alone, the amount of rain storms dropping 3 or more inches of rain has risen by 50%. Countless neighborhoods and homes in Texas have been damaged or destroyed, with Houston and Austin areas getting the worst of it.