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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Jul
1
2014
New York High Court Upholds Local Bans on Hydraulic Fracturing Bracewell LLP
Jun
30
2014
Architectural Copyrights Should Be Treated No Differently than Other Copyrights: Zalewski v. Cicero Builder Dev., Inc. McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
27
2014
North Carolina Bill Updates That Will Make Your Head Spin - Weekly Wrap-Up Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jun
21
2014
Fourth Circuit Reestablishes Subcontractors’ Right to Perfect Liens After Bankruptcy Filing Poyner Spruill LLP
Jun
19
2014
Quirk In Florida State Code Enforcement Statute Presents Potential Issues for Investors Buying Distressed Properties Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Jun
18
2014
Local Governments Employ Zoning to Create Harmony in Land Use [VIDEO] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jun
18
2014
Development Agreements can be Beneficial for Both Landowners and Local Governments [VIDEO] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jun
16
2014
Green Homes: A Hot Trend Among Homebuilders Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
5
2014
The Limits of Regulating Morality through Zoning Regulations McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
Jun
4
2014
The Home Improvement Practices Act – Contractor-Friendly Revisions Made by DATCP (Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection) von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
May
22
2014
Mechanics Liens Bill Movement in North Carolina Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
22
2014
Young Adults Underrepresented Among Homebuyers Bilzin Sumberg
May
22
2014
"Lien In": North Carolina General Assembly Revisits New Mechanics Lien Laws Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
19
2014
A Mixed Report for Spring Home Sales Bilzin Sumberg
May
15
2014
Economic Impact of Homebuilding and Remodeling Bilzin Sumberg
May
12
2014
Miami’s Building Boom Bilzin Sumberg
May
10
2014
Little Pink Houses: Debate Regarding Zoning Laws and Accessory Dwelling Units Getting More and More Relevant Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
8
2014
“Policy-Setting” Florida Resolution Requires County Infrastructure Projects to Consider Potential Impacts of Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge During All Project Phases Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
3
2014
The Limits to a Receiver's Liability – Mashni v. Foster, No. 1 CA-SA 13-0250 Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Apr
25
2014
“Tiny Houses:” A Panacea For Social And Environmental Ills? Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
22
2014
Homebuilder Confidence Stabilized in April Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
10
2014
IRS Guidance Clarifies Retroactive Retirement Plan Impact of Supreme Court’s Windsor Ruling - Internal Revenue Service McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
2
2014
Plaintiff Entitled to Judicial Enforcement of Arbitrator Qualifications Requirement of Construction Contract Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
2
2014
Ohio Senate Votes to Pass Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification Ban Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
2
2014
Indiana Courts Wrestle with “Work” v. “No-Work” Distinction in Waiver of Subrogation Cases Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
1
2014
Federal Circuit Limits Application of Demanding “Specifically Targeted” Standard for Breaches of the Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
1
2014
Alabama Supreme Court Withdraws and Re-Issues Decision to Find “Occurrence” for Construction Defect Claim Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
1
2014
General Contractor Held Not to Have Coverage as Additional Insured for Damage Arising Out of its Subcontractor’s “Completed Operations” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
21
2014
North Carolina Court of Appeals: Zoning Administrator Cannot Determine Standing to Appeal Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Mar
20
2014
Historic Districts and Certificates of Appropriateness: Raleigh's Latest Land Use Soap Opera Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Mar
18
2014
Patent Infringement Complaint Seeks To Fence Competitor Out Of Field Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Mar
11
2014
Lake Associations Beware: Access Lots Pose Liability Issues Varnum LLP
Mar
5
2014
Will Your Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program Stand Up to An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Inspection? - Part 3 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
5
2014
Massachusetts Enacts Commercial Food Waste Disposal Ban Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
2
2014
Will Your LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) Program Stand Up to an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Inspection? - Part 2 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
28
2014
Will Your Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program Stand Up to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Inspection? - Part 1 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
27
2014
Appealing Real Estate Assessments in Wisconsin Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
27
2014
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Construction Industry Misclassification Statute Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
26
2014
Know Your Contract, Follow Its Terms: Simple Steps That Can Help You Prevail In A Dispute Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
26
2014
Today's Contracts Enforceability Issue: No Damages for Delay or Disruption Clauses Much Shelist, P.C.
Feb
19
2014
More Extensions to OSHA’s Crane and Derrick in Construction Standard - Occupational Safety and Health Administration Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
13
2014
D.C. Circuit Vacates FCC’s (Federal Communications Commission) Net Neutrality Rules Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Feb
11
2014
How to Meet the Critical 2013 "Begin Construction" Requirement for Renewable Energy Tax Credits Even Though It's 2014 Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
8
2014
California AB 1103 Update: Nonresidential Building Energy Use Disclosure Requirements Now In Effect Mintz
Feb
4
2014
California Dreamin'? New Energy Use Disclosure Program Requirements not Just Pie in the California Sky von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Feb
4
2014
Energy and Environmental Law Update - February 3, 2014 Mintz
Feb
2
2014
Construction Contracts and the Fine Print – When Its Bite is Worse Than Its Bark von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
29
2014
Contractors Need to Update Policies and Procedures to Provide Recovery Periods for Outdoor Workers Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jan
28
2014
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Insurer Attempt to Expand Limited Insurance Exclusion for Liability Assumed by Contract, Holding that Insurer Must Defend Construction Defect Dispute Against Insured Gilbert LLP
Jan
23
2014
Court of Federal Claims Recognizes Improper Termination for Convenience Claim Without Requiring Intent to Injure Contractor Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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