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
2013
IRS Releases “Start Construction” Guidance for Renewable Energy Facilities Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jul
18
2012
Pennsylvania Enacts Mandatory E-Verify for Public Contractors Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dec
29
2012
EPA Tightens Air Quality Standards for Fine Particles Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
10
2014
Department of Labor (DOL) Issues Final Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Rule Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
3
2012
Courts Reject NLRB’s Ruling That Arbitration Agreements Violate NLRA Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Oct
13
2012
Mexico Enacts Anti-Corruption Law for Federal Government Contracting Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
29
2015
Commonwealth Land Title Ins. Co. v. Miceli -- instructive case re res judicata (involving a builder's financial collapse) Armstrong Teasdale
Dec
13
2015
Missouri Department of Labor Issues Important Memo on Prevailing Wage Armstrong Teasdale
Oct
16
2016
Nevada Supreme Court Ruling Means Additional Liability for Owners, Contractors and Subcontractors Armstrong Teasdale
Jun
7
2017
Lien Claimants Should Always Serve Pre-Lien Notices, Especially for Offsite Work Armstrong Teasdale
Nov
8
2011
Michigan and Indiana Courts Address Mortgage and Construction Lien Priorities Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
24
2012
Indiana Court Holds Surety Liable on Performance Bond Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
17
2013
Spoliation in Minnesota Construction Defect Cases: The Duty to Preserve Evidence is Not Absolute Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
2
2014
Plaintiff Entitled to Judicial Enforcement of Arbitrator Qualifications Requirement of Construction Contract Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
17
2015
Recent Michigan Cases Address Ambiguous Construction Plans and Unjust Enrichment Claims Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
25
2017
Even When You Win, You Lose: Subcontractor’s Indemnity Obligation Enforced Despite Being Absolved of Liability at Trial Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
4
2017
Seventh Circuit Finds Duty to Defend Triggered in Illinois When Subcontractor’s Defective Work Causes Damage To Other Parts Of Project Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
10
2018
At Risk Of Providing Free Construction Work In Illinois? When A Contractor May Rely On Quantum Meruit To Recover For ‘Extra Work’ Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
9
2011
Subcontractors Performing Work on Public Construction Projects in Illinois Must Satisfy Additional Notice Requirements to Perfect Claims on Bonds and Letters of Credit Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
24
2012
New Wave of “Occurrence” Statutes Doesn’t Affect Old Policies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
2
2014
President Obama’s New Executive Order Requires Federal Contractors to Disclose Labor Violations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
15
2014
Architect’s Markings on Drawings Did Not Trump Terms of Construction Contract Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
17
2015
Ohio Court Re-affirms Economic Loss Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
6
2016
Time is Money: Ohio Supreme Court Weighs in on Liquidated Damages for Delayed Roadwork Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
4
2017
Contractor Assessed Significant Liquidated Damages on Mackinaw Bridge Restoration Project Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
10
2018
Notice and Right to Cure Statutes: Turning a Shield Into a Sword in Indiana and Elsewhere Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
20
2018
Right-to-Work Law Gets Stamp of Approval From Kentucky Supreme Court Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
9
2011
Good News, Bad News On Prevailing Wages In Ohio Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
6
2012
Michigan: PLA Deja Vu All Over Again? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
25
2012
Ohio Supreme Court – Claims for Property Damage to Insured’s Own Work Caused by Defective Workmanship Not Covered Under CGL Insurance Policies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
15
2014
Ohio Appellate Court Enforces Notice Provision and Denies Contractor Delay Damages Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
25
2015
Indiana Supreme Court Holds That AIA Waiver of Subrogation Extends to Non-Work Property Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
6
2016
Illinois Federal Court Decision Holds Alleged Property Damage Outside of Subcontractor's Scope of Work Triggers Duty to Defend Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
4
2017
Listen to What the Insurance Policy Says: Construing Commercial General Liability Exclusions Without Preconceptions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
17
2019
Illinois Determines Prevailing Wage Benefits No Longer Preempted by ERISA Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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