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
19
2018
Expediting Bid Protests Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
18
2019
Opportunity Zones Create Funding Alternative for Social Infrastructure Projects Bilzin Sumberg
May
10
2019
Coral Gables Zoning Law: New Electric Vehicle Charging Station Laws Bilzin Sumberg
May
19
2014
A Mixed Report for Spring Home Sales Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
17
2014
Florida: A Model for P3 (Public-private Partnerships) Legislation Bilzin Sumberg
Feb
27
2017
Opportunity to Extend Development Orders and Permits for Almost 16 Months Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
20
2017
Oportunidad adicional para una mayor extensión de permisos de construcción y órdenes de desarrollo Bilzin Sumberg
Nov
14
2017
P3 Legislative Update Bilzin Sumberg
May
14
2019
Are P3s the Answer to U.S. Infrastructure Issues? Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
28
2019
Actualización del sector P3 nacional: Infraestructura de agua y alcantarillados Bilzin Sumberg
Sep
21
2015
PortMiami Hoping to Continue P3 Success Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
20
2017
El secretario de vivienda, Ben Carson, pone en marcha asociación público-privada para viviendas públicas Bilzin Sumberg
Sep
18
2017
FDEP Issues Order to Restore Structural Damage Post Hurricane Bilzin Sumberg
May
17
2019
Miami-Dade County Zoning: Administrative Requirements of Workforce Housing Bonuses Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
28
2019
Ley de apelaciones de zonificación de Florida: Denegación de excepción especial anulada en el condado de Miami-Dade Bilzin Sumberg
May
22
2014
Young Adults Underrepresented Among Homebuyers Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
8
2018
New Florida Case Facilitates Public-Private Partnerships Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
28
2019
Asociaciones público-privadas y resolución de disputas Bilzin Sumberg
Oct
28
2014
Construction Company on a Federally Assisted Project Pays Nearly $2 Million After Labor Department Investigation Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
14
2015
“We Mean It, Maaannnn”—New Proposed Regulation Seeks to Encourage Higher-Quality Proposals by Boosting Enforcement of Five-Bidder Limit in Two-Phase Procurements for High-Value Construction Contracts Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
3
2018
Best Practices for Outsmarting Common Pitfalls in Smart City Projects Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
9
2018
Pragmatism Wins the Day in GAO Buy American Protest Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
5
2018
OIG Report Chronicles Recent Attempts To Construct FBI Headquarters Through Public-Private Partnership, Highlights Proposed Use of Federal Capital Revolving Fund Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
4
2015
D.C. Circuit Upholds Employment Regulations Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
10
2014
Executive Orders Impose New Labor Requirements on Contractors Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
18
2017
Construction Contractors: The Government Contractor Defense is Alive and Well in the Fifth Circuit Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
6
2016
GAO Decision Illustrates Breadth of Agency Discretion in Past Performance Evaluations Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
13
2014
Four-Year Illinois Construction Statute Of Limitations Applied To Temporary Furnace and Ventilation System Which Caused Fire During Building's Construction Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
29
2014
Bidding Requirement Clarified for Illinois Fire Protection Districts Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
20
2014
Illinois Shooting Ranges Permissible Under Definition of Private Recreation in Zoning Code Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
27
2015
Third District: Are Preliminary Engineering Services Protected Under Mechanics Lien Act? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
27
2015
Second District Recognizes Possible New Theory of Recovery for Unpaid Subcontractors Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Nov
10
2014
Targeted Tender Doctrine Allows Insured With Multiple Policies To Select Which Insurer Should Defend Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
18
2017
Using Twitter to Explain Your Next Construction Project Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Dec
7
2014
Regression Analysis in Litigation IMS Legal Strategies
 

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