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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May
13
2011
Bill Allowing More Offshore Drilling Introduced to Congress Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
4
2017
Contractor Assessed Significant Liquidated Damages on Mackinaw Bridge Restoration Project Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
7
2018
Guide to Opportunity Zones: How Taxpayers Can Achieve Capital Gains Tax Benefits and Support Enterprise in Underserved Communities Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
27
2022
May 2022 Special Session of Florida Legislature Concludes with Passage of Legislation Impacting Property Insurance and Building Safety Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
20
2016
One Year Later: Avoiding Unfavorable Risk Weighting of Acquisition, Development, and Construction Loans for Commercial Real Estate Projects Poyner Spruill LLP
Feb
26
2017
OSHA Levies Fines in Fatal Construction Accident Case Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers
Mar
25
2012
Scope of Indiana’s Personal Liability Notice Statute Mirrors Mechanic’s Lien Statute Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
18
2016
Should You Appeal Your Added Assessment Tax Bill? Stark & Stark
Mar
20
2012
The Ever Expanding Reach of Michigan’s Construction Lien Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
22
2019
The Intersection of Workers’ Compensation Immunity and Contractual Indemnity Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
25
2022
US Department of Labor Finds Texas Construction Company Willfully Exposed Workers to Deadly Hazards after Trench Collapse Kills Two Workers U.S. Department of Labor
Jan
13
2020
When is a General Contractor's License Required for Emergency Remediation Services? Ward and Smith, P.A.
Dec
27
2012
"Blanket" AI Endorsement Leads to Big Exposure Williams Kastner
Jul
3
2011
"Good Faith" In Prompt Payment Disputes Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
16
2018
"Instant Bridge" Collapses in Florida Killing at Least Four People Clifford Law Offices
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.
May
22
2014
"Lien In": North Carolina General Assembly Revisits New Mechanics Lien Laws Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Oct
14
2022
"Reading the Riot Act"—Why Notice and Opportunity to Cure Matter Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
7
2014
"That's Not My Problem!" – Who is Responsible for Insurance of Tenant Improvements? von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
28
2022
$15 Per Hour Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Takes Effect Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Jan
22
2021
10 Steps for Out-of-State Contractors to Get Licensed in Florida Without an Exam Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Dec
18
2019
10 Strategies For Planning A Successful Construction Project Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
30
2012
11th Circuit Upholds $1.7 Million Verdict Against Carpenters Union Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
17
2012
2012 Hurricane Season Provides Another Opportunity to Extend Eligible Permits Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Aug
21
2014
2013-2014 Massachusetts Legislative Session Ends Mintz
May
13
2015
2015 Arizona Legislative Amendments Affecting Real Estate Lending Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Jan
23
2015
2015 Economic Outlook. Blue Skies Ahead. Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
15
2017
2016-2017 Arizona Case Law and Legislative Developments Affecting Commercial Real Estate and Lending Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Jul
3
2018
2018 Arizona Legislative Updates Affecting Commercial Real Estate and Lending (June 2018) Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Nov
10
2020
2020 Allen Matkins View From the Top: Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Trends Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jan
13
2020
2020 Renewable Energy Outlook: Strategies to Elicit Community Support ArentFox Schiff LLP
Dec
30
2021
2022: The Year for Construction Employers to Get Employment Law Compliance Done Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
8
2024
2023 Construction Law Legislative Year-In-Review Hill Ward Henderson
Jul
7
2023
2023 Texas Legislative Update – Issues Affecting Real Estate Entitlement and Development Winstead
Jun
10
2023
2023 Texas Legislative Update: Issues Affecting Texas Homeowners’ Associations and Condominium Owners' Associations Winstead
 

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