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
14
2017
Scaffolding Injuries in California Steven M. Sweat, APC
Sep
7
2016
Construction Worker Injuries in Los Angeles Steven M. Sweat, APC
Feb
7
2018
Pipeline Safety Update - Issue NO. 133 – February 7, 2018 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jul
2
2020
UPDATE: House of Representatives Passes Sweeping Infrastructure Bill Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
30
2018
FERC Stay of Construction, Eleventh Circuit Affirms FERC Decision & Federal Government MOU on Infrastructure: Hydro Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 5 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
16
2021
Army Corps Finalizes Certain Nationwide Permits Two Years Ahead of Schedule Van Ness Feldman LLP
Apr
19
2019
DOE Announces Solar Decathlon Design Challenge Winners Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Dec
20
2021
EPA Submits TSCA Section 6(a) Rulemaking on Asbestos (Part 1: Chrysotile Asbestos) to OMB for Review Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jun
26
2017
Germany Publishes Meeting Report from Expert Dialogue on Application of Nanotechnologies in the Construction Sector Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jul
28
2023
EPA Issues Final TSCA Section 8(a) Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule for Asbestos Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
27
2019
BRAG Biobased Products Blog: September 27, 2019 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jan
10
2018
IOSH Publishes Research Report and Industry Guidance on Nanotechnology in Construction and Demolition Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jul
3
2020
DOE Announces RFI On Improving Battery Critical Materials Supply Chains and Other Biobased Developments Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Apr
13
2022
Comments on Proposed Ban of Ongoing Asbestos Uses Due June 13, 2022 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Apr
3
2020
April 3 UPDATE: Impact of State and Local "Stay at Home" or "Shelter in Place" Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Jones Walker LLP
Mar
26
2020
Impact of State and Local "Stay-at-Home" or "Shelter-in-Place" Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Jones Walker LLP
Dec
20
2019
Final Opportunity Zone Regulations Jones Walker LLP
Feb
12
2021
House extends contractors tax to residential construction; Senate requires all contractors to register with DOR to obtain local building permit Jones Walker LLP
Mar
27
2020
Impact of State and Local “Stay-at-Home” or “Shelter-in-Place” Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Jones Walker LLP
Oct
18
2017
Federal Contract Requirements Post-Hurricane’s Harvey, Irma, and Maria: Part 1—National Interest Exemptions Jones Walker LLP
Sep
6
2020
Georgia Legislative Update: Protection From COVID-19 Lawsuits and Two Key Construction Bills Become Law Jones Walker LLP
Sep
22
2021
Hurricane Ida Checklist for Louisiana Homeowners—Contracting for Repair of Disaster Damage Jones Walker LLP
Jun
13
2023
Recent Obstacles to New Chicago Mayor’s Campaign Budget Proposals will likely Increase the Temperature on the Transaction Tax Jones Walker LLP
Oct
1
2019
When Force Majeure is for Sure: The Business of Construction in Disaster-Prone Areas Jones Walker LLP
Apr
9
2020
As of 4/9/2020: Continued Updates on the Impact of State and Local “Stay-at-Home” or “Shelter-in-Place” Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Jones Walker LLP
Nov
29
2021
Mitigating Construction Risks in Offshore Wind Projects Jones Walker LLP
Mar
27
2024
The Unexpected and Unwelcome: Defective Design and Changed Conditions Disputes [Video] Jones Walker LLP
Feb
28
2024
Government Response to Consultation on Building Safety Levy Suggests it May Not Just Apply to ‘Higher-Risk Buildings’ in England Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Sep
28
2018
Agencies Propose Amendments Relaxing Capital Requirements for ADC Loans Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
24
2017
New Colorado Condo Law a Step in the Right Direction Polsinelli PC
May
4
2016
Are Private Development Projects Covered by Prevailing Wage Laws? Polsinelli PC
Mar
20
2019
Environmental Considerations for Construction Sites: What Lurks Beneath [Podcast] Polsinelli PC
Jun
5
2020
Opportunity Zone Deadlines Extended By Coronavirus Disaster Declarations Polsinelli PC
Jun
5
2017
Colorado Supreme Court Decision Issues Landmark Ruling on Construction Defects Issue Polsinelli PC
Mar
18
2016
An OSHA Violation Today Can Cost You Almost 80% More in Penalties After August 1, 2016 Polsinelli PC
 

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