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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Dec
15
2014
Ohio Appellate Court Enforces Notice Provision and Denies Contractor Delay Damages Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
25
2015
Indiana Supreme Court Holds That AIA Waiver of Subrogation Extends to Non-Work Property Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
6
2016
Illinois Federal Court Decision Holds Alleged Property Damage Outside of Subcontractor's Scope of Work Triggers Duty to Defend Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
4
2017
Listen to What the Insurance Policy Says: Construing Commercial General Liability Exclusions Without Preconceptions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
17
2019
Illinois Determines Prevailing Wage Benefits No Longer Preempted by ERISA Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
10
2011
Design Professionals’ Lawsuit Challenging LEED Certification System Dismissed Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
25
2012
Scope of Indiana’s Personal Liability Notice Statute Mirrors Mechanic’s Lien Statute Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
16
2014
New Illinois Ruling Enforces Cause of Action Accrual Provisions and Holds that Express Indemnity Claims In A Construction Contract Are Subject to a 10 Year Statute of Limitations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
25
2015
Michigan Court of Appeals – Update on When 'Pay If Paid' Clauses Are Applicable Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
6
2016
Lessor of Equipment Entitled to Miller Act Recovery, Even Though Manufacturer Delivered Equipment Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
4
2017
Actions Required by Contract Do Not Give Rise to a General Contractor’s Duty of Safety to a Subcontractor’s Employee Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
22
2019
Beware of the Barter: A Cautionary Tale Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
28
2024
Court Holds That Acceptance Rule and Economic Loss Doctrine Did Not Bar Claim Brought by Real Estate Purchaser Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
15
2012
Seventh Circuit Holds Pay-if-Paid Provisions Are Not Void Under Indiana Public Policy: Construction Law Alert Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
26
2012
Michigan Court of Appeals – Update on Whether Defective Construction Can Constitute an “Occurrence” Under CGL Policies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
14
2013
Recent Minnesota Supreme Court Case May Limit Additional Insured’s Rights and Indemnity Obligations in Construction Contracts Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
16
2014
Fraudulent Concealment Will Toll Statute of Limitations on Payment Bonds Against Innocent Surety Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
6
2016
California Unfolds Contractor's Professional Negligence Claim Against Geotechnical Engineer in Absence of Privity Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
23
2016
Iowa Supreme Court Holds Defective Work of Subcrontractor Can be "Occurrence" Under Modern Standard-Form CGL Policy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
4
2019
Chicago’s Willis Tower – No Longer the Highest Roof in the Western Hemisphere Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
20
2012
Minnesota Arguably Expands Coverage for Additional Insureds in the Construction Context Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
23
2014
Court of Federal Claims Recognizes Improper Termination for Convenience Claim Without Requiring Intent to Injure Contractor Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
25
2015
Indiana Court of Appeals - Mechanic’s Lienholder has the Right to Remove Improvements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
15
2019
Illinois Supreme Court Reverses 35 Years of Precedent Regarding Homeowners’ Implied Warranty of Habitability Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
19
2019
Constructing Additional Insured Coverage From A Certificate Of Insurance Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
25
2012
Lenders Beware: Eleventh Circuit's Ruling in TOUSA Increases Fraudulent Transfer Risk Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
21
2012
Illinois Appellate Court Clarifies the Implied Warranty of Habitability as it Applies to General Contractors and Subcontractors Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
23
2012
Michigan Court of Appeals Confirms Power of Receiver to Sell Real Property Free and Clear of Redemption Rights Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
27
2012
Seventh Circuit – “Created or Suffered” Exclusion of a Title Insurance Policy With a Mechanic’s Lien Endorsement Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
27
2016
Michigan Supreme Court Holds that Actual Notice of a Claim is not required under the Public Works Bond Act Barnes & Thornburg 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
Aug
27
2019
No Zebra or Leopard Prints: Insurance Company Must Repair Buildings to Match Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
31
2023
California Appeals Court Gives Green Light to Proposition 22 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
28
2012
Illinois Court Rejects Subcontractor’s Claim for Delay Damages Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
27
2016
Contractor Waives Claims by Failing to Strictly Adhere to Contract’s Dispute Resolution Procedure Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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