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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Jun
25
2018
HUD Issues FAQ on Combination of RAD and Standard PBV Units Ballard Spahr LLP
Aug
1
2019
HUD Reduces Maximum LTV for FHA Cash-Out Refinance Loans Ballard Spahr LLP
Nov
24
2017
HUD Webinar on RAD Construction Completion Certification & Minority Concentration Analysis Mapping Tool Ballard Spahr LLP
May
2
2024
HUD’s Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Final Rule to Help Communities Reduce Flood Damage, but Tradeoffs Draw Criticism Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Oct
5
2022
Hurricane Ian Reconstruction and Redevelopment: Considerations for Condominium Associations, HOAs and Land Owners Varnum LLP
Sep
22
2021
Hurricane Ida Checklist for Louisiana Homeowners—Contracting for Repair of Disaster Damage Jones Walker LLP
May
26
2022
If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Don’t Build the Kitchen: Construction Company Settles Allegations of Small Business Subcontracting Fraud for $2.8 Million Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Jun
21
2023
If You Want to Develop California Multifamily Projects in Areas Zoned for Office, Retail, or Parking Uses, then Continue Reading . . . Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jul
11
2023
If You're Not Taking Seriously the Federal Requirements Applicable to Removing Lead Paint You Should Read This! Mintz
Sep
21
2012
Illinois Appellate Court Clarifies the Implied Warranty of Habitability as it Applies to General Contractors and Subcontractors Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
28
2017
Illinois Appellate Court Issues Important Decision Regarding Implied Warranty of Habitability Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
5
2016
Illinois Appellate Court Limits — for Now — Subsequent Purchaser’s Ability to Seek Damages from Design Professional Under Implied Warranty of Habitability Much Shelist, P.C.
Sep
23
2012
Illinois Court Finds Coverage for Additional Insured Where None Exists for the Named Insured Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
28
2012
Illinois Court Rejects Subcontractor’s Claim for Delay Damages Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
17
2012
Illinois Court Requires Insurance Carrier to Defend a Construction Defect Based on Negligent Misrepresentation Claim Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
2
2014
Illinois Court: Municipal Zoning and Stormwater Laws Apply to School District's Construction Project Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Dec
17
2019
Illinois Determines Prevailing Wage Benefits No Longer Preempted by ERISA 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
Jan
5
2024
Illinois Hopes New Law Will Fuel Next Generation of Nuclear Power Development ArentFox Schiff LLP
Aug
28
2019
Illinois Imposes Retainage Limits in Construction Contracts Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
19
2013
Illinois Legislature Overrules Cypress Creek and Resolves Controversial Mechanics’ Lien Enhancement Issue In Favor Of Contractors Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
15
2022
Illinois Passes "Wage Protection" Law Targeting General Contractors Much Shelist, P.C.
Nov
20
2014
Illinois Shooting Ranges Permissible Under Definition of Private Recreation in Zoning Code Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jun
5
2020
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms School District Must Pay for Emergency Construction Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
8
2023
Illinois Supreme Court Changes Law For Construction Defect Coverage Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
1
2023
Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Decades of Confusing Law on Insurance Coverage for Inadvertent Construction Defects Much Shelist, P.C.
Jan
15
2019
Illinois Supreme Court Reverses 35 Years of Precedent Regarding Homeowners’ Implied Warranty of Habitability Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
27
2014
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Construction Industry Misclassification Statute Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
7
2015
Illinois Supreme Court Victory, Restoring Key Lien Rights to Design Professionals Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
3
2024
Illinois Uses Pre-Apprenticeship Program to Increase Diversity in Construction Trades Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
22
2024
Impact of Labor Board’s New Joint-Employer Rule on Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
26
2020
Impact of State and Local "Stay-at-Home" or "Shelter-in-Place" Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Jones Walker LLP
Mar
27
2020
Impact of State and Local “Stay-at-Home” or “Shelter-in-Place” Orders on Construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, and TX Jones Walker LLP
Oct
9
2010
Implementation Of CISADA: New FAR Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
18
2019
Implementation of “Buy American” for Infrastructure Projects Begins May 1st Bilzin Sumberg
 

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