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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Oct
3
2019
OSHA Finalizes Beryllium Standards for Construction and Shipyard Industries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2019
Shifting Demographics Require Greater Attention to Diversity Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2019
Construction Unions Leverage Social Issues to Pressure Owners, General Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
1
2019
When Force Majeure is for Sure: The Business of Construction in Disaster-Prone Areas Jones Walker LLP
Sep
30
2019
OSHA Approves New Quantitative Fit Testing Protocols Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
28
2019
Michigan Court of Appeals: Construction Lien Can’t Exceed Contract Value Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
27
2019
BRAG Biobased Products Blog: September 27, 2019 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
27
2019
Are Repair Costs Covered Damages Under a Liability Policy? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
26
2019
Corporate Deposition — Multiple Witnesses At the Same Time? Pierce Atwood LLP
Sep
26
2019
An Easy Way to Preserve Your Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Rhode Island Pierce Atwood LLP
Sep
26
2019
Contractors’ Duties to Investigate Before Construction Begins [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
25
2019
Hollister Construction Services, LLC Files for Bankruptcy Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
23
2019
RLUIPA Does Not Apply to Uninsured Amish Roofer Repairing Homeowner’s Damaged Roof Robinson & Cole LLP
Sep
17
2019
Solar Construction Costs Continue Historic Decline, Providing Cushion Against Trade Disputes Foley & Lardner LLP
Sep
13
2019
Ninth Circuit Holds that OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard Requires Employers to Evaluate Potentially Harmful Atmospheres to Determine Whether Respirators are Required Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
4
2019
There’s No Conservation Restriction in My Title: So Why Can’t I Build? Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
3
2019
Court Finds That “Care, Custody Or Control” Exclusion Did Not Negate Coverage For General Contractor Who Shared Jobsite Supervision Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
2
2019
Commercial PACE Works: National study shows only one default out of 1,870 deals von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Aug
30
2019
Emergency Management Requirements: When Property Owners Must Take Action to Secure Loose Objects on Sites Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
30
2019
The Hurricane is Coming in Five Days - Are We Ready for This? Carlton Fields
Aug
29
2019
Aclaración acerca de los peajes y los P3 Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
29
2019
New Tiered, Flexible Multiple Dwelling Inspection Schedules in New Jersey Stark & Stark
Aug
28
2019
Contratación para P3 Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
28
2019
Asociaciones público-privadas y resolución de disputas Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
28
2019
Ley de apelaciones de zonificación de Florida: Denegación de excepción especial anulada en el condado de Miami-Dade Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
28
2019
Actualización del sector P3 nacional: Infraestructura de agua y alcantarillados Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
28
2019
Illinois Imposes Retainage Limits in Construction Contracts Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
28
2019
Additional Insurance Coverage: Fundamentals and Misconceptions Pierce Atwood LLP
Aug
27
2019
No Zebra or Leopard Prints: Insurance Company Must Repair Buildings to Match Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
26
2019
Gov. Pritzker Signs Retainage Cap Into Law – Immediately Impacts Construction Contract and Loan Negotiations Much Shelist, P.C.
Aug
23
2019
Construction One-Minute Read: Illinois Restricts Retainage on Private Construction Projects Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
22
2019
Beware of the Barter: A Cautionary Tale Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
22
2019
Stricter Cal/OSHA Standard on Lead Exposure Expected in September 2020 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
21
2019
OSHA Releases Request for Information on Table 1 of the Silica Standard for the Construction Industry Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
20
2019
ACCSH September Meeting to Address Proposed Rule for Beryllium in Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
20
2019
West Virginia DEP Opens Comment Period for NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
20
2019
Public-Private Partnerships and Dispute Resolution Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
19
2019
Do You Have My Back? Safety Considerations for Multiemployer Worksites Foley & Lardner LLP
Aug
19
2019
A Building-Emissions Overhaul: How NYC’s LL97 Impacts Owners and Prospective Buyers Moving Forward Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
19
2019
Totality of the Circumstances and Late Notice Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
16
2019
An Overview Of Pennsylvania’s New Arbitration Law K&L Gates
Aug
15
2019
National Labor Relations Board Proposes Three New Rules Regarding Employee Free Choice and Union Elections (US) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
6
2019
Contractor Found in Material Breach Solely For Building Code Violations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
5
2019
Proposed Changes to HUD Disparate Impact Rule Would Create New Burden-Shifting Framework to Reflect Inclusive Communities Ballard Spahr LLP
Aug
5
2019
Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Upheld Under CEQA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
5
2019
OSHA Takes Steps to Revise Silica Standard for Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
4
2019
Chicago’s Willis Tower – No Longer the Highest Roof in the Western Hemisphere Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
2
2019
California Court Rejects Zoning Uniformity Claims Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Aug
1
2019
HUD Reduces Maximum LTV for FHA Cash-Out Refinance Loans Ballard Spahr LLP
Jul
31
2019
Insourcing for P3s Bilzin Sumberg
 

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