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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Aug
25
2015
Misrepresenting Their Qualifications, Inexperienced Contractors are Liable for Consumer Fraud Stark & Stark
Aug
25
2015
Michigan Court of Appeals – Update on When 'Pay If Paid' Clauses Are Applicable Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
25
2015
Indiana Supreme Court Holds That AIA Waiver of Subrogation Extends to Non-Work Property Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
24
2015
Making a Claim against a Payment Bond Posted by a General Contractor or Sub-Contractor Stark & Stark
Aug
3
2015
OSHA Attempts to Overturn AKM-Volks Decision through Proposed Rule Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
30
2015
New Law Authorizes “Bonding Over” Mechanics’ Liens For First Time In Illinois Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
22
2015
OSHA Provides Guidance Regarding Enforcement of New Haz Comm Standard Holland & Hart LLP
Jul
21
2015
La propuesta de presupuesto del condado de Miami-Dade confirma el compromiso con las P3 Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
20
2015
Louis Berger International Pays $17.1 Million Penalty for FCPA Violation Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
17
2015
Southern California Edison Seeking Rooftop Solar Projects Foley & Lardner LLP
Jul
14
2015
The “Continuous Trigger” Theory and Construction Defect Actions: Cypress Point Condominium Association v. Selective Way Insurance Co. Stark & Stark
Jul
14
2015
OSHA Extends Enforcement Date for Confined Spaces in Construction Standard Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
13
2015
Revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules Adopted by American Arbitration Association Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
9
2015
OSHA Issues Temporary Enforcement Policy for Confined Spaces in Construction Holland & Hart LLP
Jul
1
2015
Seventh Circuit Limits Construction Lender’s Use of Title Insurance Policy to Cover Construction Liens Created by Lender’s Cutoff of Funding Foley & Lardner LLP
Jun
25
2015
Are My Lien Rights a Shield Against Bankruptcy Preferences? Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
25
2015
Today’s Contracts Enforceability Issues, Part III: Decoding Indemnity Clauses Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
22
2015
Investors and Real Estate Developers Should Keep an Eye on Changes to Tax Incentives and Funding Programs ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jun
17
2015
Sunset of Distressed Condominium Relief Act Extended Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
2
2015
Developed Lot Shortages Still a Lingering Problem for Builders Stark & Stark
May
31
2015
Documenting Your Build-to-Suit Transaction: The Importance of the Request for Proposal Foley & Lardner LLP
May
29
2015
Waters of the United States – D.C. Circuit May 15, 2015 Home Builders II Opinion Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
29
2015
Housing Building Jumps in April Bilzin Sumberg
May
21
2015
New Jersey Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Construction Defect Plaintiff’s Entitlement to Counsel Fees in Confirming Coverage Available to Defendant Contractor Stark & Stark
May
21
2015
Infill and Adaptive Reuse – Is It Right For My Land Use Project? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
May
15
2015
Confined Space Regulations for the Construction Industry - Not Just for Excavation Anymore! Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
15
2015
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Confined Spaces in Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
13
2015
2015 Arizona Legislative Amendments Affecting Real Estate Lending Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
May
12
2015
Indiana Repeals Common Construction Wage Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
4
2015
The Heat is On: What Employers Can Do to Protect Employees from Heat-Related Illness Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
30
2015
Jeff Porter Discusses Stricter EPA Guidelines Regarding Vapor Intrusion and what Builders and Developers Need to Know [VIDEO] Mintz
Apr
29
2015
Commonwealth Land Title Ins. Co. v. Miceli -- instructive case re res judicata (involving a builder's financial collapse) Armstrong Teasdale
Apr
27
2015
Second District Recognizes Possible New Theory of Recovery for Unpaid Subcontractors Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
27
2015
Third District: Are Preliminary Engineering Services Protected Under Mechanics Lien Act? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
23
2015
Practical Tips for New Construction Homebuyers Stark & Stark
 

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