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
2011
The Year 2010 In Review: Prevailing Wage & Employment Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
28
2011
Zoning Unique to 70-Acre Parcel Not Spot Zoning Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
13
2015
Revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules Adopted by American Arbitration Association Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
21
2020
City Planning Announces Citywide Hotel Special Permit Text Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
29
2011
Provisions in CC&R's Requiring Arbitration of Claims Against Developers by Homeowners Associations or Owners Are Not Enforceable Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
29
2013
Non-Protestable Task Order Procurement Decision Shuts Out Incumbent Contractor Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
2
2015
Undisclosed Change in Building Height Requires Supplemental EIR (Environmental Impact Report) in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
23
2017
Construction Law: Picerne Construction Corp. v. Castellino Villas (Feb. 18, 2016, C071197) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2021
City of Los Angeles Moves to Increase Building Standards for New Construction Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
11
2021
Los Angeles City Council’s Public Safety Committee Votes to Move Forward with Expanding Fire Rating Requirements for New Construction Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2010
California Court of Appeal Limits Duties Owed by Construction Managers to General Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
7
2015
New Legislative Requirements For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At California Commercial Properties Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
12
2018
Developer Had No Right to Independent Counsel Based on a Possible Conflict of Interest for Carrier-Appointed Counsel Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
4
2020
California Supreme Courts Holds Categorical Classification of Well Permits As Exclusively “Ministerial” Does Not Hold Water Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
4
2021
Build Me A Building As Fast As You Can Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
12
2024
San Diego City Council Approves Union-Friendly Citywide Project Labor Agreement Restricting Most City Construction Projects Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
9
2010
FAPIIS: The New Integrity Database For Government Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
16
2014
Principal Architects on Residential Projects Liable for Construction Defects Outside Their Control; Developers and Owners May Pay the Price Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
15
2021
Full Summer Calendar at New York City Planning Commission: Hotel Special Permit, Gowanus Rezoning and More Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
10
2010
Modified Total Cost Method of Proving Damages: Approved For California Public Works Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
6
2011
California AB 32's Cap-And-Trade Program Developments Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
2
2014
UPDATE: Comment Period for Office of Planning and Research (OPR) Rethink of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines on Transportation Impacts in Extended Until November 21, 2014 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
11
2018
EPC Contractors Procuring from Foreign Companies need to Reconsider their Contracts Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
18
2023
Top 10 Takeaways from OMB’s “Build America, Buy America” Guidance for Infrastructure Projects Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
11
2010
Supercenters Do Not Automatically Trigger Requirement To Study Urban Decay Effects In An EIR Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
9
2010
Inflation Adjustment Of Acquisition-Related Thresholds In The FAR Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
1
2011
The Year 2010 In Review: Design And Construction Defects Litigation Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
18
2020
Failure to Include A No-Build Analysis in Project Description Does Not Violate CEQA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
5
2020
New Bay Area COVID-19 Orders Ease Restrictions on Construction and Impose New Safety Protocols Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
18
2010
Notice Of Exemption Triggers A 35-Day Statute Of Limitations Under CEQA Despite Flaws in Underlying Approval Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
9
2010
Implementation Of CISADA: New FAR Requirements Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
2
2014
Missing Data Protocols Under California's AB1103 Energy Use Disclosure Rule and Other Important Facts You Need to Know Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
11
2014
California Legislature Can Amend CEQA to Expedite Construction of Sacramento Kings Arena Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
14
2015
Los Angeles City Council Approves Major Earthquake Retrofitting Ordinance Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
25
2020
California Construction in the Time of Covid-19 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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