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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Apr
13
2020
Navigating Construction Contract Delays Amid COVID-19 Varnum LLP
Jun
6
2023
Common Contract Concerns for Community Associations Varnum LLP
Nov
16
2023
Michigan’s Legislature Makes Renewable Energy Goals a Reality Varnum LLP
Oct
5
2022
Hurricane Ian Reconstruction and Redevelopment: Considerations for Condominium Associations, HOAs and Land Owners Varnum LLP
Aug
16
2023
Legal Rights When EGLE Requests Removal of Sandbags on the Great Lakes Shorelines Varnum LLP
Mar
29
2012
New Michigan Law Defines Lake Access Rights at Road-Ends Varnum LLP
Mar
11
2014
Lake Associations Beware: Access Lots Pose Liability Issues Varnum LLP
Jul
22
2012
Court Upholds Settlement in Saugatuck Dunes Lawsuit, Substantive Settlement Terms Not Adopted Varnum LLP
Dec
7
2012
Is Your House Designer Creative or a Copier? Judge Finds an Issue of Fact Whether a House Design Infringed on a Previous Designer’s Copyright Varnum LLP
Sep
20
2013
Watt's New? Michigan Energy News - September 2013 Varnum LLP
Dec
31
2019
QOZ Final Rules Part 1: More Flexibility to Invest Capital Gains Varnum LLP
Jan
28
2020
QOZ Final Rules Part II: Foreign Investors & Longer Permitted Startup Periods Varnum LLP
Aug
11
2012
Boundary Disputes in Michigan: "Dry-Land” Disputes, Part 1 Varnum LLP
Nov
27
2013
Utilities Building More Wind Farms in Michigan Varnum LLP
May
5
2020
Construction and Other Real Estate Businesses to Resume Under Revised Order Varnum LLP
Jul
11
2023
Homeowner and Condominium Owners Associations: 10 Frequently Asked Questions Varnum LLP
Oct
27
2012
Building on Michigan Sand Dunes Following 2012 PA 297 Varnum LLP
Jun
18
2012
June 21 is Deadline for Public Comments About Michigan Permits for Road End Docks Varnum LLP
Aug
13
2012
Treasury Department Loosens Up Bonds for Development in Indian Country Varnum LLP
Jan
30
2012
More Plat-Created Headaches for Michigan Waterfront Property Owners Varnum LLP
Mar
10
2012
EPA Seeks Comment on Minor Reinterpretation of Rules on PCBs in Building Materials Mintz
Aug
12
2014
IRS Relaxes and Clarifies Renewable Energy Tax Credit Eligibility Requirements for Projects Under Construction Mintz
Jul
19
2012
No More Opting Out of Rule for Renovation of Buildings Containing Lead Paint Mintz
Apr
24
2013
IRS Issues “Begin Construction” Guidance for Renewable Energy Tax Credits Mintz
Apr
30
2015
Jeff Porter Discusses Stricter EPA Guidelines Regarding Vapor Intrusion and what Builders and Developers Need to Know [VIDEO] Mintz
Mar
8
2023
EPA's Clean Water Act "Congressional Purpose" Chicken Roosts in South Carolina Mintz
Mar
13
2013
California Energy Commission Sets Schedule for Non-Residential Building Energy Use Disclosures Mintz
Jul
25
2022
The Supreme Judicial Court's Ruling for the City of Boston Will Reach Many Places Other Than Long Island Mintz
May
31
2012
Recent CEQA Legislation Streamlines Review for Green Building and Renewable Energy Projects Mintz
Feb
4
2014
Energy and Environmental Law Update - February 3, 2014 Mintz
Oct
31
2018
Land of Tax Opportunity Zones Mintz
Feb
8
2014
California AB 1103 Update: Nonresidential Building Energy Use Disclosure Requirements Now In Effect Mintz
Jul
11
2023
If You're Not Taking Seriously the Federal Requirements Applicable to Removing Lead Paint You Should Read This! Mintz
May
18
2013
The Department of Energy Establishes Uniform Protocols for Determining Energy Efficiency Savings Mintz
Sep
12
2014
California AB 1103 Update: Postponement of Certain Nonresidential Building Energy Use Disclosure Requirements Mintz
 

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