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
17
2012
Illinois Court Requires Insurance Carrier to Defend a Construction Defect Based on Negligent Misrepresentation Claim Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
16
2012
Michigan Court Narrowly Construes Indemnity Obligations of Subcontractor Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
16
2012
Non-Compliance With Home Improvement Contracts Act Not a Defense to a Meritorious Claim, Indiana Court Holds Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
15
2012
Indiana Supreme Court Decision Lists Circumstances Under Which a Construction Manager May be Held Liable for Injuries to a Subcontractor’s Employee Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
4
2012
Miami 21: Development in Miami Under a Completely New Form Based Zoning Ordinance Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
31
2012
Recent CEQA Legislation Streamlines Review for Green Building and Renewable Energy Projects Mintz
May
30
2012
Florida Distressed Real Estate: Practical Tips for Investors - Video Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
May
28
2012
Insurance Coverage for "Hidden" Mechanics' and Materialmen's Lien Claims in North Carolina is Disappearing Poyner Spruill LLP
May
25
2012
Lenders Beware: Eleventh Circuit's Ruling in TOUSA Increases Fraudulent Transfer Risk Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
18
2012
ADA Pool Lift Deadline Extended Until January 31, 2013 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
15
2012
Seventh Circuit Holds Pay-if-Paid Provisions Are Not Void Under Indiana Public Policy: Construction Law Alert Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
14
2012
Bankruptcy Court Delivers Next Chapter In Developing Law Regarding Post-Petition Lien Perfection By Subcontractors Poyner Spruill LLP
Apr
23
2012
Rethinking the Membership Sell List Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
11
2012
It's official! Governor Scott has signed the extension of the Florida Distressed Condominium Relief Act into law Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Apr
9
2012
EPA Fines Violators of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Apr
9
2012
More Wisconsin DNR Permit Streamlining: Piers, General Navigable Waterway Permits, and Environmental Permit Notice Procedures -- Governor Walker Signs 2011 Wisconsin Act 167 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
7
2012
Sackett v. EPA: Property Owners May Challenge EPA Orders Mintz
Apr
4
2012
Delaying the Compliance Date for Swimming Pool Lift Requirements Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
3
2012
Courts Reject NLRB’s Ruling That Arbitration Agreements Violate NLRA Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
2
2012
Award of Attorneys’ Fees in Copyright Cases Not Beholden to Lodestar Method McDermott Will & Emery
Mar
31
2012
Supreme Court Allows Judicial Review of EPA Administrative Orders Under the Clean Water Act - But How Much Will It Help? Bracewell LLP
Mar
30
2012
Clearing the Way for Innovation in Orlando Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Mar
30
2012
11th Circuit Upholds $1.7 Million Verdict Against Carpenters Union Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
29
2012
New Michigan Law Defines Lake Access Rights at Road-Ends Varnum LLP
Mar
29
2012
Insurers Have No Duty to Defend Additional Insured General Contractor for Post-Construction Defect Claims Because Policies Limited Coverage to Insured Subcontractor's "Ongoing Operations" Williams Kastner
Mar
28
2012
Pro-Business Environmental Permitting Process Bill HB503 on its Way to Florida Governor for Approval Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Mar
27
2012
Supreme Court to U.S. EPA: No Bullying Allowed Under Clean Water Act Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Mar
25
2012
Scope of Indiana’s Personal Liability Notice Statute Mirrors Mechanic’s Lien Statute Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
25
2012
Revised ADA Standards for Accessible Design Go Into Effect Mintz
Mar
24
2012
Supreme Court Allows Pre-Enforcement Judicial Review of USEPA Administrative Compliance Orders Under the Clean Water Act "CWA" ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
24
2012
Indiana Court Holds Surety Liable on Performance Bond Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
23
2012
New Bill Seeks to Automatically Debar and Significantly Restrict Contingency Contractors Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
22
2012
EPA Issues 2012 Construction General Permit Without Numeric Turbidity Limit; Hosts Webinar to Introduce Permit Changes Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
22
2012
OSHA Fines Double for FY 2011 Asst. Secretary Claims They Are “Still Quite Low” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
21
2012
U.S. Department of Justice Postpones ADA Requirements for Swimming Pools and Spas Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
20
2012
The Ever Expanding Reach of Michigan’s Construction Lien Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
18
2012
Senate Democrats Insist That They Need a Little “RESPECT;” Seek to Narrow Definition of “Supervisor” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
16
2012
Update! Rumors of the Premature Death of the Distressed Condominium Relief Act Greatly Exaggerated Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Mar
16
2012
Time is on Your Side - ADA Pool Lift Regulations Suspended for 60 Days for Existing Pools Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
14
2012
Protecting Your Rights as an Additional Insured: Why a Certificate of Insurance Is Not Enough Much Shelist, P.C.
Mar
14
2012
Mitigating Green Building Risks Through Green Building Contracts Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Mar
11
2012
The Noise Over ADA Pool Lifts is a Distraction from the More Time Sensitive Issues Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
10
2012
EPA Seeks Comment on Minor Reinterpretation of Rules on PCBs in Building Materials Mintz
Feb
24
2012
New Requirements on Construction Site Stormwater Mintz
Feb
13
2012
Audit Evaluates Compliance with Accounting and Reporting Regulations Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jan
30
2012
More Plat-Created Headaches for Michigan Waterfront Property Owners Varnum LLP
Jan
27
2012
Henry Gifford’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Green Building Council Dismissed Mintz
Jan
24
2012
LEED 101: A Look at the Proposed LEED Update – LEED 2012 Mintz
Jan
17
2012
Washington Covenant Judgment Scrutinized and Greatly Reduced Williams Kastner
Jan
12
2012
Equity vs. Non-Equity Club Dynamics Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 

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