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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Sep
18
2012
New Jersey Construction Lien Law Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Oct
27
2015
New Jersey State’s New Construction Code Provides for Stricter Building Requirements in Coastal Areas Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Feb
28
2024
New York Amends “Prompt Payment Act” Capping Retainage at 5% on Private Construction Projects Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jun
19
2013
Procedures for Contractors Seeking to Participate in New Jersey Homeowner Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Aug
27
2014
New Jersey Appellate Division Confirms Illegality of Maintenance “Contributions” that Exceed the 15% Cap Permitted Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Mar
9
2018
Mercer County Superior Court Establishes Affordable Housing Obligations for West Windsor and Princeton Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jun
19
2013
New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act Will Consolidate Economic Development Incentives Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Dec
5
2018
NJ HMFA Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to Low Income Housing Tax Credits Qualified Action Plan Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Aug
31
2013
New Jersey Appeals Court Upholds Win In Builder’s Remedy Lawsuit Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
25
2019
Hollister Construction Services, LLC Files for Bankruptcy Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Aug
6
2016
New Jersey Supreme Court Finds Coverage Under a Developer’s Commercial General Liability Policy for a Subcontractor’s Faulty Workmanship Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jan
3
2013
New Jersey Construction Lien Law Interpreted Favorably For Owners and Developers Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jul
11
2013
New Jersey High Court Overturns Abolition Of Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jan
6
2015
Safe Dam Act Casts Broad Net - New Jersey Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jan
27
2020
Governor Murphy Releases 2019 Energy Master Plan – New DEP Rules Will Require Builders to Consider Climate Change Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Dec
8
2012
FEMA To Release New Advisory Base Flow Elevations Maps Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
27
2017
New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations in Construction Defect Cases Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jun
17
2021
In Unusual Move, Developer Is Awarded Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Over Town’s Settlement Breach Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jan
10
2013
EPA Backpedals on Stormwater Rule Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Oct
22
2014
New Jersey Municipal Engineer Is A “Public Employee” Entitled With Tort Claims Act Protections Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
May
25
2022
NJDEP Announces FHA Emergency Rulemaking Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
May
18
2013
Victory in Contract Bid Case: Not Necessary to Name Subcontractors When Bidding Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Dec
4
2013
The Economic Opportunity Act of 2013 – Incentives and Challenges For Residential Developers Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Dec
19
2014
NJ DEP Extends Coastal Rules Without Acting On Substantive Changes Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jan
19
2015
Ocean City, New Jersey Need Not Address Zoning Master Plan Change Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Oct
29
2012
Avoid Legal Malpractice – Timely Assert Affirmative Defenses Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
14
2016
Court Addresses “Catalyst” Requirement under Mt. Laurel Doctrine and Rejects Township’s “All or Nothing” Approach to Builder’s Remedy in Cranford Development Associates LLC v. Township Of Cranford Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
May
23
2019
Public Trust Doctrine: Implications of New Public Access Law for Beachfront and Other Tidal Land Owners Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jan
29
2013
New Jersey Governor Adopts FEMA Advisory Base Flood Elevation Maps as a DEP Standard (Department of Environmental Protection Standard) Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Oct
31
2017
Appellate Division Affirms Discharge of Improperly Served Construction Lien Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
4
2019
There’s No Conservation Restriction in My Title: So Why Can’t I Build? Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
21
2012
When is Ensuing Loss Not Ensuing Loss? Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Mar
11
2016
Pay and Chase Insurer for Settlement? Better Get a Release Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Jun
5
2013
Bridge to Prosperity: New Bridge Between U.S. and Canada Approved Varnum LLP
Nov
23
2012
Where do the Road and Public Access Rights End in Michigan? Varnum LLP
 

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