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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Mar
27
2015
7th Circuit Rules That Title Insurer Is Not Liable for Construction Liens Resulting From Lender’s Failure to Fund Foley & Lardner LLP
Mar
25
2015
Understanding the Relationship Between the Architect, General Contractor, Subcontractors and Building Inspector for Construction Defects Stark & Stark
Mar
23
2015
Construction Management Company Agrees to Pay the U.S. Government More than $1.1 Million To Settle a Qui Tam Case Alleging that the Company Falsely Claimed “Disabled Veteran” Status Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Mar
23
2015
IRS Issues Additional Guidance on Beginning of Construction Rules for Renewable Projects McDermott Will & Emery
Mar
20
2015
Legal Considerations for Homebuilder Franchises Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
18
2015
Recent IRS Guidance Provides Clarity for PTC Eligible Wind Facilities Bracewell LLP
Mar
11
2015
Rising Traffic Concerns Could Provide Cash Flow Stability for Miami’s Transportation P3 Solution Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
4
2015
State Plans Slowly Adopt New Federal OSHA Reporting Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
2
2015
OSHA Internal Memo Outlines Triage Process for Reported Fatalities & Injuries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
25
2015
La Casa Blanca Propone Una Nueva Herramienta de Financiamiento P3: Bonos públicos de infraestructura calificados Bilzin Sumberg
Feb
23
2015
South Africa Gets to Work on its First ‘Smart City’ Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
23
2015
OSHA and NIOSH issue Hazard Alert on Worker Exposure to Crystalline Silica Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
17
2015
DOL to Focus on Energy, Construction and Hospitality Industries in 2015 Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
10
2015
Massachusetts Court Upholds By Right Reconstruction Of Dimensionally Compliant Nonconforming Use Beveridge & Diamond PC
Feb
9
2015
Reporting Work-Related Injuries in Virginia Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
9
2015
White House Proposes New P3 Financing Tool: Qualified Public Infrastructure Bonds (QPIB) Bilzin Sumberg
Feb
3
2015
Letters of Intent in Construction Project Negotiations--Pt 2 McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Feb
3
2015
Letters of Intent in Construction Project Negotiations--Pt 1 McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Feb
2
2015
Undisclosed Change in Building Height Requires Supplemental EIR (Environmental Impact Report) in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
28
2015
OSHA Changes Requirements for Recording and Reporting Workplace Injuries and Illnesses – Effective Jan. 1, 2015 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
26
2015
Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds That the Absolute Pollution Exclusion Applies to Cow Manure and Septage von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
23
2015
2015 Economic Outlook. Blue Skies Ahead. Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
22
2015
Miami-Dade County Moves Forward with Comprehensive Climate Change Planning Initiatives Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
22
2015
Winter Weather: OSHA Updates on Cold Weather Hazards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
21
2015
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issues New Compensatory Mitigation Guidelines for California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
21
2015
Chapter Two: Lawsuits Filed Challenging NLRB’s New Election Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
20
2015
Real Estate Joint Venture Tips Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
20
2015
Positive Signs for New Home Construction Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
19
2015
California’s Fair Chance Employment Act Targets Construction Contractors Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
19
2015
Ocean City, New Jersey Need Not Address Zoning Master Plan Change Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jan
18
2015
North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeals and Upholds 20-Year Construction Warranty Poyner Spruill LLP
Jan
16
2015
Mine Safety Commission Rejects Lessened Penalties Set by Judge in Two Cases, but Upholds Reduction in a Third Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
8
2015
How Energy Can Play a Role in City-Building and Urban Revitalization Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Jan
7
2015
New Legislative Requirements For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At California Commercial Properties Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
6
2015
Safe Dam Act Casts Broad Net - New Jersey Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
 

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