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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Mar
19
2020
Some Jurisdictions Granting Permit Extensions, However Previously Used Gubernatorial Declaration of State of Emergency Extensions of Development Orders and Building Permits May Not Be Available for COVID-19 Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
22
2014
Homebuilder Confidence Stabilized in April Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
11
2014
Home Prices Keep Households Out of Market Bilzin Sumberg
Oct
4
2014
Court Block’s Developers Ploy to Avoid Additional Payments Bilzin Sumberg
Nov
24
2014
Miami International Airport (MIA) Expansion Indicative of City’s Economic Growth Bilzin Sumberg
Feb
25
2015
La Casa Blanca Propone Una Nueva Herramienta de Financiamiento P3: Bonos públicos de infraestructura calificados Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
17
2015
Sunset of Distressed Condominium Relief Act Extended Bilzin Sumberg
May
24
2019
National P3 Update: Higher Education and Social Infrastructure Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
25
2014
“Tiny Houses:” A Panacea For Social And Environmental Ills? Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
2
2014
Miami-Dade County’s Public Transit Plans Spur Development Opportunities Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
18
2019
Implementation of “Buy American” for Infrastructure Projects Begins May 1st Bilzin Sumberg
May
30
2019
P3 Trends: Rise in Private Placement Financing of Mid-Size P3s Bilzin Sumberg
Nov
2
2014
California Federal Courts Tell Insurers Not to Jump the Gun in Suing Policyholders for Reimbursement Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
14
2018
ERISA Doesn’t Preempt Nevada Law Limiting General Contractors’ Obligations To Pay Delinquent Contributions Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
6
2023
OFCCP Announces Audits for Construction Contractors Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
7
2022
President Biden Signs Executive Order Requiring Project Labor Agreements for Large-Scale Federal Construction Projects ($35 Million) Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
4
2024
California Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Compensable “Hours Worked” Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
26
2022
OFCCP Launches Construction Contract Award Portal Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
20
2015
Louis Berger International Pays $17.1 Million Penalty for FCPA Violation Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
27
2020
To the Victor Go the Spoliation Sanctions: Eastern District of Louisiana Exercises Inherent Power to Issue Sanctions for Spoliation Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
13
2016
Contractor May Be Entitled To Indemnity From Subcontractor For Injuries To Sub's Employees Proskauer Rose LLP
Sep
28
2021
New York Legislates Joint Wage Liability for Construction Industry Contractors Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
19
2015
California’s Fair Chance Employment Act Targets Construction Contractors Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
9
2023
A Change on the Horizon: US DOL Set to Finalize New Prevailing Wage Rules for Construction Industry Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
30
2018
New York Insurance Law: Under Construction Proskauer Rose LLP
Oct
7
2014
DOL Releases Final Rule Raising Minimum Wage For Employees Working On Covered Federal Contracts Proskauer Rose LLP
Mar
18
2021
Beyond Essential Goods and Services: Price Gouging Laws Being Applied to a Wide Range of Products Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
5
2015
What You Need To Know: Boston and Cambridge Energy Use Disclosure Ordinances Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Mar
11
2020
SJC Announces Outcome Prior to Decision, Reverses Appeals Court Decision, and Upholds Dismissal of a Zoning Appeal for Lack of Standing Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Oct
3
2014
Recent Changes to the Law of Private Construction Contracts - Your Government is Here to Help You Again - Massachusetts Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Feb
23
2024
Open Permits, Empty Pockets Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Mar
2
2014
Will Your LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) Program Stand Up to an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Inspection? - Part 2 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
22
2015
Winter Weather: OSHA Updates on Cold Weather Hazards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
4
2015
State Plans Slowly Adopt New Federal OSHA Reporting Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
23
2016
California’s New Law Requires Cal/OSHA To Provide Copies of Citations Issued To Contractors to The Contractor’s State Licensing Board Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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