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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Aug
17
2011
Department of Energy Finalizes $102 Million Loan Guarantee to Record Hill Wind, LLC for Maine Wind Project U.S. Department of Energy
Aug
13
2011
Department of Energy Finalizes a $967 Million Loan Guarantee to Support the Agua Caliente Solar Project U.S. Department of Energy
Jan
20
2016
Department of Energy Issues Funding Opportunity Announcement “BENEFIT 2016” Mintz
May
24
2011
Department of Energy Offers Conditional Commitment for Loan Guarantee to Support Solar Generation Project in Nevada U.S. Department of Energy
Jun
29
2009
Department of Energy Outlines Funding for Solar and Geothermal Energy Projects Day Pitney LLP
Oct
10
2014
Department of Labor (DOL) Issues Final Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Rule Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
10
2011
Design Professionals’ Lawsuit Challenging LEED Certification System Dismissed Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
3
2013
Despite High-Profile Collapses, More Than 10% of the Nation’s Bridges Remain Structurally Deficient Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Dec
22
2020
Despite Limited Success for Housing Bills in the 2020 Legislative Session, 2021 Should Present Opportunities For Developers Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Oct
15
2018
Despite Modern Trend, Ohio Supreme Court Does Not Reconsider Prior Precedent - Finds Inadvertent Defective Work by Subcontractor can Never be a Fortuitous 'Occurrence' Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
2
2015
Developed Lot Shortages Still a Lingering Problem for Builders Stark & Stark
Feb
12
2018
Developer Had No Right to Independent Counsel Based on a Possible Conflict of Interest for Carrier-Appointed Counsel Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
14
2017
Developer-Buyer Beware: Calling Assumed Improvement Bonds In North Carolina Can Be Complex Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Feb
7
2017
Developer-in-Chief: How the New U.S. President May Affect the Construction Industry Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
23
2024
Developers Beware: Difficult Multi-Step Process for Obtaining and Cashing In On Appeal Bonds Goulston & Storrs
Jun
9
2011
Developers Must Pay Prevailing Wages for Privately Financed Public Infrastructure Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
18
2014
Development Agreements can be Beneficial for Both Landowners and Local Governments [VIDEO] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Sep
1
2022
DFARS Compliance – Top Keys to Success in 2022 Oberheiden P.C.
Nov
17
2022
Diagnosing Health Care: Owner’s Outlook - National Trends in Construction Claims [PODCAST] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
1
2022
Diagnosing Health Care: Owner’s Outlook: Maximize and Safeguard Reimbursement Through Design [VIDEO] Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Sep
8
2023
DIFC Court Rules on Conditions Precedent and Liquidated Damages for Employer Delay in Construction Claims K&L Gates
Oct
12
2018
Dig This! OSHA Renews Its Focus on Trenching and Excavation Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
6
2018
Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
6
2022
Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Episode 11: Death by Suicide in the Construction Industry [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
9
2022
Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Episode 12: Women in Construction and Safety [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
5
2013
Disappearing Florida: The Risks of Sinkholes in the Sunshine State Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Nov
20
2021
Discharging Mechanic’s Liens in Pennsylvania Stark & Stark
Feb
3
2022
Discombobulated Contractual Communications? Let Us Be Clear! K&L Gates
May
27
2017
Disney-Built Community Faces Serious Construction Deficiencies Stark & Stark
Oct
2
2017
Dispute Resolution Under the Revised A201 General Conditions Document Revisions to the AIA Core Contract Documents Part 1 Davis|Kuelthau, s.c.
Feb
12
2016
District Department of Energy & Environment Releases Pre-Draft of “Air Quality Permit Fees and Synthetic Minor Permitting Program” Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jan
31
2020
Diving into OFCCP’s Construction Contractor Technical Assistance Guide Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
20
2023
Do Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Advertising and Marketing Restrictions Go Too Far? Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Aug
19
2019
Do You Have My Back? Safety Considerations for Multiemployer Worksites Foley & Lardner LLP
Feb
20
2018
Documenting Backcharges on Construction Projects Stark & Stark
 

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