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
16
2020
 Federal Court Applying Michigan Law Recognizes Implied Warranty of Design Adequacy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
8
2020
 Finding Synchronicity Between Governor Cuomo’s New Cluster Action Initiative and the NYC DOB’s Corresponding Requirements Robinson & Cole LLP
Oct
8
2020
 9 Tips for Better Public-Private Development Agreements Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
7
2020
 Guidance on Using Drones for Real Estate and Construction in Dense Cities: How Much Does the Public Value Privacy? (Part II) Robinson & Cole LLP
Sep
30
2020
 N.J. Prompt Pay Act and Piercing the Corporate Veil Stark & Stark
Sep
30
2020
 Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
29
2020
 Guidance on Using Drones for Real Estate and Construction in Dense Cities: Getting Close – But Not Too Close (Part I) Robinson & Cole LLP
Sep
18
2020
 Can You Claim Employee Misconduct in an OSHA Citation? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2020
 Right to Refuse to Bargain Over Union’s COVID-19 Proposal in Collective Bargaining Agreement? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2020
 Construction Contractors Ramping Up Diversity Efforts Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
17
2020
 Court of Appeals Confirms One Year Statute of Limitations for Disgorgement Claims that is Not Subject to the Discovery Rule K&L Gates
Sep
17
2020
 Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in a Construction Contract Stark & Stark
Sep
16
2020
 Seventh Circuit Holds Insurer Must Defend General Contractor in Suit by Subcontractor’s Employee Hunton Andrews Kurth
Sep
12
2020
 OFCCP Posts CSAL for Supply & Service and Construction Contractors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
9
2020
 Note to “Additional Insureds” Relying on Builders’ Risk Insurance: Federal Court Decision Evaluates Extent of Coverage Robinson & Cole LLP
Sep
6
2020
 Georgia Legislative Update: Protection From COVID-19 Lawsuits and Two Key Construction Bills Become Law Jones Walker 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
Aug
5
2020
 The Notice of Contract Mechanism: How Contractors Can Avoid Double Payment Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jul
29
2020
 COVID-19: EPC and EPCM in Large Construction Projects Post COVID-19 K&L Gates
Jul
28
2020
 New York Issues RFI for Build-Ready Sites to Host Large-Scale Renewable Energy Developments ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
27
2020
 How Can the Community Association Collect From Insurance Policies Insuring the Sponsor, General Contractor, Subcontractors, and Design Professionals? Stark & Stark
Jul
24
2020
 Massachusetts Attorney General Strikes Down Municipality’s Attempt to Ban Gas Installations in Buildings Pierce Atwood LLP
Jul
22
2020
 Executive Orders to Address Rising COVID-19 Cases in the Construction Industry Bracewell LLP
Jul
21
2020
 OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance for the Oil and Gas Industry Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
17
2020
 Landlord Rights to Dispute Contractor Liens for Work Done for Tenant Improvements Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
16
2020
 OSHA Issues Inspection Guidance for Enforcement of Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
15
2020
 Understanding Mechanic’s Liens and Arbitration Provisions Faegre Drinker
Jul
8
2020
 Michigan Supreme Court Holds a Contractor’s Defective Work Is an ‘Occurrence’ Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
3
2020
 DOE Announces RFI On Improving Battery Critical Materials Supply Chains and Other Biobased Developments Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jul
3
2020
 Governor Murphy Signs Permit Extension Act of 2020 Into Law Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Jul
3
2020
 COVID-19 Impacts in Massachusetts: Entering Phase 3 and Restarting the Clock on State Permitting Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jul
2
2020
 Construction Labor Agreements When Implementing COVID-19 Plans, Policies, Practices Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
2
2020
 UPDATE: House of Representatives Passes Sweeping Infrastructure Bill Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jul
1
2020
 This Month's Topic: Texas Title V and Permits by Rule [VIDEO] Bracewell LLP
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
Jun
25
2020
 Australia's New South Wales Building Industry Reforms K&L Gates
Jun
24
2020
 In Case You Missed It: Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Set to Decide ATDS Issue in Another Big TCPA Appeal Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
24
2020
 Massachusetts SMART Program Regulations: More Solar Capacity, Less Land Area Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
23
2020
 Multiemployer Construction Sites in the COVID-19 Era Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
23
2020
 Face Masks in the Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
22
2020
 No SCOTUS TCPA Ruling Yet– But Here’s What the Supreme Court Might Do With the TCPA, When and Why (With Percentage Chances for Each Outcome) Troutman Amin, LLP
Jun
11
2020
 IRS Provides COVID-19 Relief for Taxpayers Seeking PTCs and ITCs Bracewell LLP
Jun
11
2020
 Rethinking Sanitation: NYC Proposes Rule Affecting Large Residential Buildings Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
11
2020
 Can a Subcontractor Sue a General Contractor For a Work-Related Injury? Console and Associates, P.C.
Jun
10
2020
 Phase 1 Construction Guidelines: Guidance for Real Estate Developers in New York City Mintz
Jun
9
2020
 Treasury Releases Long-Awaited Proposed Regulations Under Section 45Q Bracewell LLP
Jun
9
2020
 IRS Extends Construction Safe Harbor For Renewable Energy Projects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
5
2020
 Illinois Supreme Court Affirms School District Must Pay for Emergency Construction Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
5
2020
 Opportunity Zone Deadlines Extended By Coronavirus Disaster Declarations Polsinelli PC
Jun
4
2020
 OSHA Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 Cases at Construction Sites Jackson Lewis P.C.
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