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
17
2014
New In-Lieu Fee Compensatory Mitigation Option Available for Adverse Impacts to Wetlands Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
22
2019
Use It Or Lose It: Supreme Court of Ohio Delivers Victory to Construction Contractors by Declaring All Claims Subject to Statute of Repose Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Feb
16
2011
A Brave New World for Commercial Buildings: ASTM's "BEPA" Standard Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
May
11
2011
Ohio’s Budget, As Recently Passed By The House, Contains Key Changes To Public Construction Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Dec
4
2017
Silica Enforcement – OSHA’s Roadmap Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Mar
25
2020
Construction Not Deemed ‘Critical’ Service in Michigan Stay-at-Home Order Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Mar
25
2020
The COVID-19 Potential Impact on Contract Surety Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Jan
22
2021
10 Steps for Out-of-State Contractors to Get Licensed in Florida Without an Exam Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Oct
10
2018
Ohio Supreme Court: Faulty Work by a Subcontractor is not an “Occurrence” Requiring Coverage Under a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Nov
9
2023
Ohio Appeals Court Ruling Upholds Strict Limits on Timing for Bringing Negligence Claims Against Design Professionals Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Oct
30
2010
Ohio Supreme Court Update: Preparing Mechanic's Liens on Behalf of Others Without Supervision of an Attorney is Unauthorized Practice of Law - Ohio State Bar Association. v. Lienguard, Inc. Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Jan
26
2018
RFP for Entertainment Venue and RFQ for Banks Developer(s) Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Mar
7
2010
Pay When Paid Clauses - Sword & Shield Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Nov
3
2010
Lawsuit Challenging Legitimacy of LEED Program Could Have Major Implications Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
May
25
2011
Prevailing Wage Laws: What Are They and How Are They Changing? Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Aug
16
2011
Green Building Risks - What You Need to Know Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Mar
27
2012
Supreme Court to U.S. EPA: No Bullying Allowed Under Clean Water Act Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Mar
13
2010
Ohio Supreme Court Enforces Prevailing-Wage Penalties Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Sep
23
2016
Open for Public Comment: Kentucky’s P3 Legislation Is Ahead of Schedule Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
May
5
2010
Changes in Labor Requirements on Public--Including School--Construction Projects Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Mar
14
2012
Mitigating Green Building Risks Through Green Building Contracts Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
May
20
2010
Obtaining Stimulus Funds Comes With "Green" Strings Attached Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Dec
4
2011
Lead-Based Paint: What Lenders Should Know About Pre-1978 Housing Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Aug
24
2010
Ninth Circuit Rules that NPDES Permits Are Required for Logging Road Ditches and Culverts Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Nov
19
2019
Emerging Concerns Regarding Silica Exposure in the Engineered Stone Industry Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Sep
12
2010
Ruling Continues Trend of Courts Strictly Construing Terms of Construction Contract Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Feb
13
2011
Professional Liability for Engineers Under Kentucky Law: Know Your Risks Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Aug
29
2016
New FAA Rules Make It Easier for Construction and Real Estate Industries to Utilize Drones Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Aug
7
2012
Managing Green Product Claims and Expectations Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Feb
24
2016
Prospective Reasonableness: Assessing Liquidated Damages in Construction Contracts Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
May
22
2014
Mechanics Liens Bill Movement in North Carolina Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Sep
11
2014
A Few North Carolina Zoning Notes: New Caselaw, Oakwood and Beer, Oh My! Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
11
2014
Dominion Resources Sending "Final" Requests for Permission to Survey Land for 550-Mile Pipeline Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Oct
2
2014
Raleigh and State Are Close(r) on a Deal for "Destination" Dix Park Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Oct
25
2019
US Sen. Tim Scott, Womble Bond Dickinson Attorney Stephanie Few Discuss Opportunity Zones [Video] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
 

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