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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Jun 4 2009	New Jersey & Pennsylvania – Law Firms The Path To New Jersey’s Future
Jun 4 2009	New Jersey & Pennsylvania – Law Firms The New Jersey-Israel Connection: “Green” Buildings And Much More
Jun 5 2009	Successfully Managing A Troubled Construction Project
Jul 3 2020	Governor Murphy Signs Permit Extension Act of 2020 Into Law	Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
May 14 2020	Non-Essential Construction Permitted to Resume in NJ on May 18	Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Dec 7 2023	New Jersey Appellate Division Decides in Public Contract Bid Rules Case	Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
May 2 2020	Re-Imagining the Shopping Center Post-COVID: Zoning Changes Needed to Accommodate Store Features No Longer Deemed Convenience Amenities	Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
May 31 2009	New Illinois Law Provides Penalties for Misclassifying Construction Workers as Independent Contractors	Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug 23 2009	Your Policy Or Mine? Navigating the Shoals of Concurrent Insurance	Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec 10 2014	Two Illinois Law Revisions that Affect Property Development	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.
Apr 8 2024	Signs of Financial Distress in Sectors of Construction Market	Much Shelist, P.C.
May 31 2009	The Contractor Prompt Payment Act and How It Can Affect Your Construction Project	Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug 27 2009	Winning the Battle to Arbitrate: Was the Victory Real or Pyrrhic?	Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec 11 2014	“Additional Insured”: Are You Really Covered?	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.
Feb 7 2017	Construction Contract Keystones, Part I: Payment Mechanisms	Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar 22 2018	The One-Year Warranty: Fact or Fiction?	Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct 11 2013	Wearing Two Hats: Bad Fashion, and a Potentially Costly Mistake for Engineers and Architects	Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb 26 2014	Today's Contracts Enforceability Issue: No Damages for Delay or Disruption Clauses	Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar 23 2018	Deconstructing the Confusion: The "Contractual Liability" Insurance Requirement in Construction Contracts	Much Shelist, P.C.
May 23 2013	Avoid Getting Burned when the Market Gets Hot: Address Your Construction HR Practices Now	Much Shelist, P.C.
Oct 11 2013	Trust vs. Best Practices: The Dangers Posed By Lien Waivers	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 24 2013	You Signed What?! Indemnification Provisions in Construction-Related Agreements	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun 30 2009	The Who, What and How of Additional-Insured Requirements: Part I	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan 31 2013	Avoiding Pitfalls of Performing Work for Public Entities	Much Shelist, P.C.
May 24 2013	What is the Significance of the Certificate of Substantial Completion?	Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov 18 2012	Vapor Intrusion and What to Do About It	Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb 1 2013	What is Substantial Completion and Why is it Important?	Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov 18 2012	The Implied Warranty of Habitability: Recent Developments	Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun 25 2015	Today’s Contracts Enforceability Issues, Part III: Decoding Indemnity Clauses	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.
Mar 14 2012	Protecting Your Rights as an Additional Insured: Why a Certificate of Insurance Is Not Enough	Much Shelist, P.C.

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