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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Oct
7
2014
Call Before You Dig: North Carolina's New "Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act" Takes Effect October 1, 2014 Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
20
2020
Without Careful Permitting, Erosion Control Projects Can Lead to a Flood of Legal Headaches ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jun
12
2019
Project Proponents: Five Tips to Use ESG Criteria in Drawing More Infrastructure Investors ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
13
2023
Michigan Sales and Use Tax Acts Amendment Expands Tax Exemption for Industrial Processing ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
20
2023
Ninth Circuit Rejects Berkeley, California Ban on Natural Gas Hookups in New Construction ArentFox Schiff LLP
Feb
26
2024
Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure Disputes with Sovereign States in 2023: Mexico Tops the List of Respondents ArentFox Schiff LLP
Mar
24
2012
Supreme Court Allows Pre-Enforcement Judicial Review of USEPA Administrative Compliance Orders Under the Clean Water Act "CWA" ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
29
2016
Expensive Discovery an Unfortunate Consequence of a Provision Intended to Prevent Costly Litigation ArentFox Schiff LLP
Aug
5
2022
Washington, DC, Aims to Ban Fossil Fuel in New Construction ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
13
2020
2020 Renewable Energy Outlook: Strategies to Elicit Community Support ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jun
22
2015
Investors and Real Estate Developers Should Keep an Eye on Changes to Tax Incentives and Funding Programs ArentFox Schiff LLP
Nov
26
2018
EPA Proposes to Clarify Areas Excluded from Clean Air Act’s Definition of “Ambient Air” ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
30
2013
Amendments to Illinois Employee Misclassification Act to Affect Construction and Landscaping Companies ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
26
2023
2023 Title Insurance Financial Survey/Overview ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
12
2021
California Court Upholds Local Ordinance Precluding Installation of Natural Gas Piping in New Construction ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
5
2024
Illinois Hopes New Law Will Fuel Next Generation of Nuclear Power Development ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
28
2020
New York Issues RFI for Build-Ready Sites to Host Large-Scale Renewable Energy Developments ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
22
2022
The Impact of Interest Rate Hikes on the Real Estate Market ArentFox Schiff LLP
Nov
7
2014
Net Zero Energy Buildings: The New Standard? Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
May
13
2015
2015 Arizona Legislative Amendments Affecting Real Estate Lending Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Jul
3
2018
2018 Arizona Legislative Updates Affecting Commercial Real Estate and Lending (June 2018) Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Oct
3
2018
Proposition 112 and Amendment 74 – Big Implications for Colorado Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
Mar
15
2017
2016-2017 Arizona Case Law and Legislative Developments Affecting Commercial Real Estate and Lending Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
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
16
2020
Manufacturer Alert - The Environmental Impact of a Suspension or Shut Down in Operations Vedder Price
Apr
20
2020
Interim Guidance on Site Field Work Decisions Due to Impacts of COVID-19 Vedder Price
Sep
17
2014
The Younger Face of Workplace Safety and What OSHA Is Doing About It Vedder Price
Nov
8
2023
DOL Returns to Prior Davis-Bacon Act Wage Definition for Construction Industry Vedder Price
May
30
2012
Florida Distressed Real Estate: Practical Tips for Investors - Video Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
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
30
2012
Clearing the Way for Innovation in Orlando Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Dec
8
2014
Last Call for Certain Permit Extensions (Florida Construction Law) Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Dec
12
2011
Condo Relief -- Extension of the Florida Distressed Condominium Relief Act ? Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Feb
1
2010
Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risks In Sustainable Design And Construction Contracts Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Oct
22
2010
Florida Growth Management Law Declared Unconstitutional Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
 

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