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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Dec
24
2019
Building and Construction Industry Exemption from Withdrawal Liability Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
29
2022
Avoiding Worker’s Compensation Retaliation Claims in the Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
16
2014
California OSH Board Proposes Revisions to Heat Prevention Regulations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
4
2014
‘Major Issues’ Affect Cal/OSHA’s Mission Capability, Federal OSHA Says Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2017
OSHA Considers Extending Crane Certification Deadline Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
29
2017
OSHA Proposes to Extend Crane Operator Certification Requirement Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
17
2019
OSHA Requests Information for Use of Powered Industrial Trucks in Maritime, Construction and General Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
14
2019
OSHA Proposes Revisions to Final Beryllium Standards for Construction and Shipyards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
27
2019
‘Coyotes’ on the Loose at Utah Construction Sites May Be Trouble for Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
30
2021
Understanding the Multiemployer Pension Plan Construction Industry Exemption Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
5
2014
Be Ready When OSHA Walks In: Enforcement of Safety and Health Regulations in Retail Stores Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
14
2015
OSHA Extends Enforcement Date for Confined Spaces in Construction Standard Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
30
2019
OSHA Can’t Stop the Music, But Maybe Employers Should Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
4
2020
OSHA Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 Cases at Construction Sites Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
30
2021
2022: The Year for Construction Employers to Get Employment Law Compliance Done Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
16
2022
Guidance for Classification of Construction Workers Provided by New Jersey Supreme Court Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
15
2015
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Confined Spaces in Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
21
2019
Pay Equity for Women Filling Labor Shortage in Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
21
2019
New Pennsylvania Law Requires Construction Employers to Use E-Verify Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
30
2021
Project Labor Agreements Coming to an Infrastructure Project Near You Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
13
2014
Appeals Panel Upholds ALJ’s Ruling that Worker was an Employee Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
11
2014
Third Circuit: Racing To Disaster Location Constituted “Outside Sales” Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
21
2017
California OSHA Delays Enforcement of Construction Silica Standard Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
21
2019
Construction Trade Association Urges Minorities and Women to Join Construction Trades Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
26
2020
New Jersey Labor Department Issues Companies Stop-Work Orders for Wage Violations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
2
2020
Construction Labor Agreements When Implementing COVID-19 Plans, Policies, Practices Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
14
2022
California Court of Appeal Upholds Enforcement of Non-Solicitation Covenant Based on the Statutory Exception for Transferring Ownership of a Business Interest Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
15
2023
OFCCP Announces Mega Construction Project Initiative; Focus on Construction Contractors Continues Jackson Lewis P.C.
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.
Jul
20
2017
OSHA Exempts Monorail Hoists from Cranes and Derricks Regulations Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
6
2018
OSHA Only Requiring Electronic Submission of 300A Forms Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
19
2020
OSHA Outlines Discretion in Issuing Citations During Coronavirus Pandemic based on Employer’s Good Faith Efforts Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
21
2021
Washington Expands Safety Obligations for Temporary Construction, Manufacturing Workers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2022
What Construction Employers Need to Know About the Increased Silica Compliance Focus Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
9
2015
Reporting Work-Related Injuries in Virginia Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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