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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Jul
7
2023
2023 Texas Legislative Update: Residential Construction Winstead
Jul
26
2023
2023 Title Insurance Financial Survey/Overview ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
27
2012
300+ New England Buildings Compete in Energy Star National Building Competition U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Dec
12
2012
5 Key Issues In Retail Lease Negotiation von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jul
20
2014
6.5 Million U.S. Homes Worth Nearly $1.5 Trillion at Risk of Hurricane Storm Surge Damage Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Feb
1
2019
7th Circuit Rules Church’s RLUIPA Claims Against Markham, Illinois Ripe for Review Robinson & Cole LLP
Mar
27
2015
7th Circuit Rules That Title Insurer Is Not Liable for Construction Liens Resulting From Lender’s Failure to Fund Foley & Lardner LLP
Oct
8
2020
9 Tips for Better Public-Private Development Agreements Ward and Smith, P.A.
Feb
16
2011
A Brave New World for Commercial Buildings: ASTM's "BEPA" Standard Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Oct
10
2015
A Brief Look At Common Construction Loan Credit Enhancements Poyner Spruill LLP
Aug
19
2019
A Building-Emissions Overhaul: How NYC’s LL97 Impacts Owners and Prospective Buyers Moving Forward Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
26
2020
A Cautionary Tale: Resist the Impulse to Exert Pressure on Your Expert to Give Opinions They Don’t Really Believe Stark & Stark
Jun
30
2020
A Challenge Regarding the Interpretation of a Project Condition of Approval may be Filed More than 90 Days Following the Project Approval Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Aug
9
2023
A Change on the Horizon: US DOL Set to Finalize New Prevailing Wage Rules for Construction Industry Proskauer Rose LLP
Jan
2
2020
A Christmas Gift From The Czech Government – Will The New Czech Building Act Speed Up The Construction Permitting Process And Help Boost Residential Construction? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Aug
25
2013
A Construction Defect Insurance Carrier Need Only Demonstrate That Another Insurance Carrier's Policy May Potentially Cover The Claim In Order To Recover Equitable Contribution To A Settlement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
11
2014
A Few North Carolina Zoning Notes: New Caselaw, Oakwood and Beer, Oh My! Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Aug
3
2022
A Liquidated Damages Provision Might Not Liquidate All Potential Damages Robinson & Cole LLP
May
19
2014
A Mixed Report for Spring Home Sales Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
29
2023
A New Consideration for Developers: The Tate Modernises the Law of Private Nuisance K&L Gates
Mar
24
2023
A New Template Contract for Prefabricated Construction Robinson & Cole LLP
Mar
25
2024
A Potential Big Win for Real Estate Developers in Illinois: CGL Coverage for Property Damage from Defective Work Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
8
2023
A Prevailing Party Provision Should Define What It Means to Prevail Robinson & Cole LLP
Aug
10
2010
A Retreat From Hard Line OCI Decisions? The COFC Overturns a Controversial GAO Ruling Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
4
2009
A Second Chance for North Carolina Development Poyner Spruill LLP
Jan
11
2022
A Stormwater Best Management Practice Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Mar
25
2024
A Win for Consistency Evaluations Under CEQA Guidelines 15183: Court Rules that Public Controversy is not a Basis for Additional Environmental Review Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
19
2022
AAA Amendments to The Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures K&L Gates
Nov
12
2019
ABA Forum on Construction Law’s Fall Meeting Explores Inclusion, Diversity, and Professionalism in the Construction and Legal Industries Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
21
2017
Academic Institutions: When Renovating, Where Do Your PCBs Go? EPA Region 1 Enforces Against University for Improper PCB Disposal Beveridge & Diamond PC
Dec
16
2014
ACCSH Debates Employer Recordkeeping Obligations and other OSHA Initiatives Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
20
2019
ACCSH September Meeting to Address Proposed Rule for Beryllium in Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
29
2019
Aclaración acerca de los peajes y los P3 Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
12
2011
Act Now to Secure Your Florida HB 7207 Development Order and Permit Extensions Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
30
2013
Action Required by California Commercial Landlords: New California Law Goes Into Effect July 1, 2013, Requiring Accessibility Disclosures in Commercial Leases Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
 

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