Construction Law

Construction Law is highly litigated, and one which has many legal ramifications present to construction companies, contractors, and sub-contractors.  Additionally, OSHA and other governmental regulatory bodies have an enormous impact on the industry, and it can be important to pay attention to changes dictated by the agency as far as employment matters, regarding employee safety regulations and accident reporting procedures. Additionally, intellectual property issues related to construction designs and litigation of those issues are also covered. The National Law Review covers the latest stories, developments, and litigation that impacts construction law and the Construction industry.

Both public and private construction projects are governed by contractual obligations, state law, and often times federal law and ordinances. Because of this, there are many terms that are binding on construction companies, as well as the individual, entity, or government agency. Visitors to the National Law Review can read about these binding terms, contractual disputes, construction defect claims, extra work claims as they unfold in the area of construction law.

The National Law Review also covers topics including permitting and zoning construction regulations in a variety of jurisdictions, liens and stop notice claims as they relate to construction sites, homeowner and subdivision claims, and public work issues related to public-private partnerships (P3). State and federal construction disputes, international disputes related to US agencies, and contractor and sub-contractor liability issues are also covered. Proper documentation of contracts, and contract terms, OSHA violations, important form contracts including AIA, EJDC, and AGC forms, and other developments in the area of construction law are covered regularly.

Regulations, ordinances, and zoning/permitting requirements change often, construction law is an area of law that is highly litigated. Visitors to the National Law Review will find the latest developments related to construction law, as well as expert legal analysis of the implications of litigation, new regulations, and legislation.

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Oct
14
2015
“We Mean It, Maaannnn”—New Proposed Regulation Seeks to Encourage Higher-Quality Proposals by Boosting Enforcement of Five-Bidder Limit in Two-Phase Procurements for High-Value Construction Contracts Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
25
2014
“Tiny Houses:” A Panacea For Social And Environmental Ills? Bilzin Sumberg
May
8
2014
“Policy-Setting” Florida Resolution Requires County Infrastructure Projects to Consider Potential Impacts of Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge During All Project Phases Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
3
2014
“Let There Be Light” Religious Institutions and Green Energy Part 2 of 2 Part Series Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Feb
21
2019
“If It Isn’t Broken…”: A Practical Guide To The Effective Use Of Standard Forms Of Contract K&L Gates
Apr
13
2021
“Hardening" Market for Professional Indemnity Insurance K&L Gates
May
12
2017
“Getting To” the Root of the Problem: Insurance Coverage for “Get-To” or “Rip-and-Tear” Damages Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
30
2018
“Frivolous” Town Complaint Results in Attorney’s Fees Award for Affordable Housing Developer Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
27
2020
“Essential” and “Safe” Construction Services During COVID-19 Outbreak Pierce Atwood LLP
Nov
26
2010
“Beneficial Use” of Coal Ash In Question As EPA Mulls Regulation Center for Public Integrity
Feb
16
2018
“Avoid Groundhog Day – Get An Emergency Response Plan In Place!” Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Dec
11
2014
“Additional Insured”: Are You Really Covered? Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
4
2014
‘Major Issues’ Affect Cal/OSHA’s Mission Capability, Federal OSHA Says Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
29
2020
‘Fitness for Purpose’ and Conflicting Obligations in Offshore Wind Projects K&L Gates
Dec
27
2019
‘Coyotes’ on the Loose at Utah Construction Sites May Be Trouble for Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
28
2011
Zoning Unique to 70-Acre Parcel Not Spot Zoning Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
13
2021
You’ve Gotta Fight For Your Right To Get Paid: The Right To Stop Work Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Apr
18
2016
You’ve Got Damage from a Construction Defect – How Do You Know How Much Invasive Testing is Sufficient? Stark & Stark
Sep
12
2022
You’ll Be Seeing More of These: AIA Releases New Lien Release Forms Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
May
5
2016
Your Rights in OSHA Jobsite Inspection Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
13
2016
Your Right to File a Construction Lien on a Commercial Project Stark & Stark
Aug
23
2009
Your Policy Or Mine? Navigating the Shoals of Concurrent Insurance Much Shelist, P.C.
May
22
2014
Young Adults Underrepresented Among Homebuyers Bilzin Sumberg
May
24
2013
You Signed What?! Indemnification Provisions in Construction-Related Agreements Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
12
2018
Years in the Making…OSHA Finalizes Crane Operator Requirements for Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
27
2014
XTO Energy, Inc. to Restore Areas Damaged by Natural Gas Extraction Activities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar
17
2021
Wrongful Termination and Failed Wasted Costs Claim K&L Gates
Jan
3
2013
Wrong Claim Construction Leads to Erroneous Infringement and Validity Findings McDermott Will & Emery
May
21
2019
Worth the Wait: Second Round of Opportunity Zone Proposed Regulations Clears the Way for Many OZ Investments K&L Gates
Apr
16
2018
Worried About OSHA Silica Compliance? Not if You’re in One of These Five States Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
20
2023
Workplace Safety Review: Episode 34 | Interview with James Stallcup Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
26
2023
Workplace Safety Accidents, Part I: Settling Cal/OSHA Citations [Podcast] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
7
2011
Workplace Fatalities and OSHA Investigations - Questions & Concerns Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
30
2015
Workers Cannot Recover Lost Wages from Contractor Responsible for Explosion that Shut Down Project Murtha Cullina
Oct
27
2012
Work Begins to Remove Contamination at Newtown, Conn. Site U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
 

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