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Public and private construction projects, financing, mortgages, tax cuts and incentives, foreclosures, and other topics are covered regularly and updated routinely on the site. Other areas covered include litigation, mediation, and arbitration which affects owners/contractors/subcontractors in the field, government agency news, and coverage of news/stories related to lenders, insurers, and sureties in the industry.

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Additionally, the National Law Review covers regulations and legislation as it relates to mortgages and other real estate lending requirements; including, the requirements imposed on lenders under RESPA, and other news from the CFPB as it relates to homeownership and mortgage procedures, such as the Know Before You Owe Rule.

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In the construction arena, reporting worker injuries on the job site, and coverage of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws are extensively reported on by the attorney writers at the National Law Review. 

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Recent Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure & Zoning News

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Feb
1
2013
What is Substantial Completion and Why is it Important? Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
1
2023
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Decades of Confusing Law on Insurance Coverage for Inadvertent Construction Defects Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
25
2015
Are My Lien Rights a Shield Against Bankruptcy Preferences? Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
26
2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Retainage Cap Into Law – Immediately Impacts Construction Contract and Loan Negotiations Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
7
2015
Illinois Supreme Court Victory, Restoring Key Lien Rights to Design Professionals Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
19
2019
Real Estate Tax 2019: New Assessor, New Policies Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
3
2010
Forty Years in Commercial Real Estate: Weathering the Cycles of Boom, Bubble and Bust Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
18
2012
The Implied Warranty of Habitability: Recent Developments Much Shelist, P.C.
May
26
2009
Quick Action: Proposed Legislation May Adversely Affect Transfer Taxation of Closely Held Business Interests Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
7
2013
Illinois Mortgages Are Not Required to Disclose Interest Rate and Maturity Much Shelist, P.C.
May
28
2009
Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure: A Workout Strategy for Commercial Real Estate Owners and Their Lenders Much Shelist, P.C.
Jul
14
2011
Construction Lenders Prevail in Controversial Illinois Mechanics Lien Priority Case Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
30
2014
Appellate Court of Illinois Provides Guidance On Condo Board Operations & Owners’ Rights Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
6
2015
Illinois Court Limits the Enforcement of a Waiver of the Implied Warranty of Habitability Against a Claim by a Subsequent Purchaser Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
7
2017
Letters of Intent in Construction Industry: The How, Why and Why Not of Enforceability Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
31
2009
Foreclosure Mediation Program on Its Way to Cook County Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
18
2012
Vapor Intrusion and What to Do About It Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
15
2022
Illinois Passes "Wage Protection" Law Targeting General Contractors Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
26
2014
Know Your Contract, Follow Its Terms: Simple Steps That Can Help You Prevail In A Dispute Much Shelist, P.C.
May
21
2015
New Chicago Affordable Housing Ordinance Means Greater Costs for Developers Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
6
2015
New Illinois Law Allows for the Removal of Mechanics Liens Through Lien Bonds Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
7
2017
Construction Contract Keystones, Part I: Payment Mechanisms Much Shelist, P.C.
May
29
2009
Liability Insurance and the Duty to Defend: When Does the “Eight Corners” Test Have an Extra Corner? Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
3
2012
Landlords and Tenants: Tips to Maximize Office Leasing Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
26
2014
Today's Contracts Enforceability Issue: No Damages for Delay or Disruption Clauses Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
7
2017
Developer-in-Chief: How the New U.S. President May Affect the Construction Industry Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
30
2009
1031 Exchanges: Protecting Your Sale Proceeds from a Qualified Intermediary's Creditors Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
24
2011
Did I Really Sign That? When Signed Affidavits Are Altered Before Filing Much Shelist, P.C.
 

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