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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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
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
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
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
1
2009
Chinese Drywall Remediation: What Needs to be Imported into your Construction Contract? Akerman Senterfitt
Jul
30
2009
New Developments on Federal Highway and Transit Programs Akerman Senterfitt
Jul
31
2009
The Latest Developments with the E-Verify Program Akerman Senterfitt
Jul
31
2009
Recovery Zone Facility Bonds at a Glance Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Jan
18
2015
North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeals and Upholds 20-Year Construction Warranty Poyner Spruill LLP
Oct
4
2009
A Second Chance for North Carolina Development Poyner Spruill LLP
May
12
2011
Corporate Protection and Negligence Claims in the Construction Industry Poyner Spruill LLP
Jan
28
2013
Make a Resolution to Improve Job Site Safety for a Safe 2013 Poyner Spruill LLP
Mar
20
2016
One Year Later: Avoiding Unfavorable Risk Weighting of Acquisition, Development, and Construction Loans for Commercial Real Estate Projects Poyner Spruill LLP
Oct
16
2015
North Carolina General Assembly Adopts Protection for Tenants in Foreclosure Actions Poyner Spruill LLP
May
14
2012
Bankruptcy Court Delivers Next Chapter In Developing Law Regarding Post-Petition Lien Perfection By Subcontractors Poyner Spruill LLP
Jun
21
2014
Fourth Circuit Reestablishes Subcontractors’ Right to Perfect Liens After Bankruptcy Filing Poyner Spruill LLP
May
28
2012
Insurance Coverage for "Hidden" Mechanics' and Materialmen's Lien Claims in North Carolina is Disappearing Poyner Spruill LLP
Jul
5
2010
Contractor’s Lien Waiver For Progress Payment Waived Date Of First Furnishing Poyner Spruill LLP
Aug
13
2009
Construction and Real Estate Industry Clients Take Note: Modifications of Chapter 44A Materialman’s Lien Law Are Being Proposed Poyner Spruill LLP
May
6
2013
An Update On North Carolina's New Lien Agent System Poyner Spruill LLP
Oct
10
2015
A Brief Look At Common Construction Loan Credit Enhancements Poyner Spruill LLP
Dec
30
2009
One Planner’s Blight Is Another Man’s Treasure: Two New York City Cases Bring Eminent Domain Back to the Spotlight Bingham McCutchen LLP
May
10
2011
How to Provide More Certainty in Financing Biomass Power Projects Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Apr
9
2012
More Wisconsin DNR Permit Streamlining: Piers, General Navigable Waterway Permits, and Environmental Permit Notice Procedures -- Governor Walker Signs 2011 Wisconsin Act 167 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Dec
21
2012
EPA Issues New Boiler and Solid Waste Incinerator Rules Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
13
2010
Sweat the Small Stuff: Building-Scale Renewables and Sustainability Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
2
2010
How Does the New Federal Contractors Tax Directive Raise the Stakes for Independent Contractor Misclassification? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
19
2014
Can You Shrink a Wisconsin Condominium Project? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
3
2016
New Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax Exemption Could Affect Your Upcoming Construction Project Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
9
2013
Seventh Circuit Determines That Failing to Obtain a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permit is a One-Time Violation of the Clean Air Act Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
 

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