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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Feb
9
2015
White House Proposes New P3 Financing Tool: Qualified Public Infrastructure Bonds (QPIB) Bilzin Sumberg
Feb
3
2015
Letters of Intent in Construction Project Negotiations--Pt 2 McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Feb
3
2015
Letters of Intent in Construction Project Negotiations--Pt 1 McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Feb
2
2015
Undisclosed Change in Building Height Requires Supplemental EIR (Environmental Impact Report) in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
28
2015
OSHA Changes Requirements for Recording and Reporting Workplace Injuries and Illnesses – Effective Jan. 1, 2015 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
26
2015
Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds That the Absolute Pollution Exclusion Applies to Cow Manure and Septage von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
23
2015
2015 Economic Outlook. Blue Skies Ahead. Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
22
2015
Miami-Dade County Moves Forward with Comprehensive Climate Change Planning Initiatives Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
22
2015
Winter Weather: OSHA Updates on Cold Weather Hazards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
21
2015
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issues New Compensatory Mitigation Guidelines for California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
21
2015
Chapter Two: Lawsuits Filed Challenging NLRB’s New Election Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
20
2015
Real Estate Joint Venture Tips Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
20
2015
Positive Signs for New Home Construction Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
19
2015
California’s Fair Chance Employment Act Targets Construction Contractors Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
19
2015
Ocean City, New Jersey Need Not Address Zoning Master Plan Change Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jan
18
2015
North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeals and Upholds 20-Year Construction Warranty Poyner Spruill LLP
Jan
16
2015
Mine Safety Commission Rejects Lessened Penalties Set by Judge in Two Cases, but Upholds Reduction in a Third Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
8
2015
How Energy Can Play a Role in City-Building and Urban Revitalization Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Jan
7
2015
New Legislative Requirements For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At California Commercial Properties Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
6
2015
Safe Dam Act Casts Broad Net - New Jersey Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jan
5
2015
What You Need To Know: Boston and Cambridge Energy Use Disclosure Ordinances Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Jan
4
2015
D.C. Circuit Upholds Employment Regulations Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
29
2014
Real Estate Index Possibly Obscuring Full Picture Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
27
2014
XTO Energy, Inc. to Restore Areas Damaged by Natural Gas Extraction Activities U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
23
2014
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Orders Contributions to Housing Trust Fund Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
23
2014
Raleigh (North Carolina) Updates Public on the Citywide Zoning Re-Mapping Process Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Dec
23
2014
Operator’s Delay in Beginning MSHA Inspection Not Unreasonable, Judge Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
22
2014
Raleigh, North Carolina "Splits" Department of Planning and Development Into Two New Departments Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Dec
21
2014
Los Angeles Mayor Proposes Mandatory Earthquake Retrofitting for Commercial and Residential Buildings Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
19
2014
Turnin’ Havana to Atlanta: The White House Opens Doors for U.S. Telecommunications Investment in Cuba and Latin America Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
19
2014
NJ DEP Extends Coastal Rules Without Acting On Substantive Changes Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Dec
19
2014
Globalize Miami Series: PortMiami and its Significance to Miami’s Growth Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
18
2014
One Step Closer to Normalizing Relations with Cuba Faegre Drinker
Dec
17
2014
New York Bans High-Volume Hydraulic Fracturing Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
17
2014
New In-Lieu Fee Compensatory Mitigation Option Available for Adverse Impacts to Wetlands Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
17
2014
Florida: A Model for P3 (Public-private Partnerships) Legislation Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
17
2014
OSHA’s New Reporting Requirements Will Not Apply In Kentucky McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Dec
16
2014
City of Los Angeles Delays Issuance of Demolition Permits for Most Structures More Than 45 Years Old Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
16
2014
ACCSH Debates Employer Recordkeeping Obligations and other OSHA Initiatives Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
16
2014
North Carolina Court of Appeals: Restrictive Covenant Prohibiting "Store" Does Not Prohibit "Parking" for a Prohibited Store Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Dec
16
2014
Fraudulent Concealment Will Toll Statute of Limitations on Payment Bonds Against Innocent Surety 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
Dec
15
2014
Ohio Appellate Court Enforces Notice Provision and Denies Contractor Delay Damages Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
15
2014
Architect’s Markings on Drawings Did Not Trump Terms of Construction Contract Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
15
2014
New Disability Regulations Withstand Continued Challenge Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
12
2014
Dr. Michaels Addresses ACCSH and Talks Temporary Workers, Cell Towers, and Reporting Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
11
2014
California Legislature Can Amend CEQA to Expedite Construction of Sacramento Kings Arena Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
11
2014
“Additional Insured”: Are You Really Covered? Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
10
2014
Two Illinois Law Revisions that Affect Property Development Much Shelist, P.C.
Dec
10
2014
Today’s Contracts Enforceability Issues, Part II: Those Pesky Forum Selection Clauses Much Shelist, P.C.
 

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