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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Jul
29
2014
Bidding Requirement Clarified for Illinois Fire Protection Districts Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
23
2014
Important Increase in Home Builder Sentiment Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
20
2014
6.5 Million U.S. Homes Worth Nearly $1.5 Trillion at Risk of Hurricane Storm Surge Damage Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Jul
16
2014
Principal Architects on Residential Projects Liable for Construction Defects Outside Their Control; Developers and Owners May Pay the Price Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
15
2014
"It's Electric!": Recent Legislation Amplifies Licensure Requirements for Electricians and Provides Exemptions for Routine Maintenance Work von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jul
9
2014
Panel Claw, Inc. v. Sunpower Corp., Denying Institution of Inter Partes Review Faegre Drinker
Jul
8
2014
California Supreme Court Upholds Design Professionals' Duty to Future Residential Purchasers Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jul
2
2014
Judge Upholds Mine Operator’s Walk-Around Rights Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
1
2014
New York High Court Upholds Local Bans on Hydraulic Fracturing Bracewell LLP
Jun
30
2014
Architectural Copyrights Should Be Treated No Differently than Other Copyrights: Zalewski v. Cicero Builder Dev., Inc. McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
27
2014
North Carolina Bill Updates That Will Make Your Head Spin - Weekly Wrap-Up Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jun
21
2014
Fourth Circuit Reestablishes Subcontractors’ Right to Perfect Liens After Bankruptcy Filing Poyner Spruill LLP
Jun
19
2014
Quirk In Florida State Code Enforcement Statute Presents Potential Issues for Investors Buying Distressed Properties Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Jun
18
2014
Local Governments Employ Zoning to Create Harmony in Land Use [VIDEO] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jun
18
2014
Development Agreements can be Beneficial for Both Landowners and Local Governments [VIDEO] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jun
16
2014
Green Homes: A Hot Trend Among Homebuilders Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
5
2014
The Limits of Regulating Morality through Zoning Regulations McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
4
2014
The Home Improvement Practices Act – Contractor-Friendly Revisions Made by DATCP (Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection) von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
May
22
2014
Mechanics Liens Bill Movement in North Carolina Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
22
2014
Young Adults Underrepresented Among Homebuyers Bilzin Sumberg
May
22
2014
"Lien In": North Carolina General Assembly Revisits New Mechanics Lien Laws Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
19
2014
A Mixed Report for Spring Home Sales Bilzin Sumberg
May
15
2014
Economic Impact of Homebuilding and Remodeling Bilzin Sumberg
May
12
2014
Miami’s Building Boom Bilzin Sumberg
May
10
2014
Little Pink Houses: Debate Regarding Zoning Laws and Accessory Dwelling Units Getting More and More Relevant Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
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
May
3
2014
The Limits to a Receiver's Liability – Mashni v. Foster, No. 1 CA-SA 13-0250 Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Apr
25
2014
“Tiny Houses:” A Panacea For Social And Environmental Ills? Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
22
2014
Homebuilder Confidence Stabilized in April Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
10
2014
IRS Guidance Clarifies Retroactive Retirement Plan Impact of Supreme Court’s Windsor Ruling - Internal Revenue Service McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
2
2014
Plaintiff Entitled to Judicial Enforcement of Arbitrator Qualifications Requirement of Construction Contract Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
2
2014
Ohio Senate Votes to Pass Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification Ban Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
2
2014
Indiana Courts Wrestle with “Work” v. “No-Work” Distinction in Waiver of Subrogation Cases Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
1
2014
Federal Circuit Limits Application of Demanding “Specifically Targeted” Standard for Breaches of the Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
1
2014
Alabama Supreme Court Withdraws and Re-Issues Decision to Find “Occurrence” for Construction Defect Claim Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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