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
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
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
Mar
21
2012
U.S. Department of Justice Postpones ADA Requirements for Swimming Pools and Spas Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
16
2012
Non-Compliance With Home Improvement Contracts Act Not a Defense to a Meritorious Claim, Indiana Court Holds Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
19
2013
Illinois Legislature Overrules Cypress Creek and Resolves Controversial Mechanics’ Lien Enhancement Issue In Favor Of Contractors Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
16
2013
Study: Diluted Bitumen Poses No Greater Risk of Release from Pipelines than Conventional Crude Oil Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
9
2013
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Enforces a Negotiated Limitation of Liability Provision Consistent With Indiana Law Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
1
2014
Alabama Supreme Court Withdraws and Re-Issues Decision to Find “Occurrence” for Construction Defect Claim Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
18
2015
Michigan Court of Appeals Extends Personal Liability to Principal of Architectural Firm Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
9
2020
IRS Extends Construction Safe Harbor For Renewable Energy Projects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
14
2023
State Supreme Court Decision Highlights Need to Get Insurance and Indemnity Clauses Right in Construction Contracts Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
18
2011
Wisconsin and Ohio Appellate Courts Hold That Governmental Immunity Defense Bars Tort Claims Against Governmental Units and Government Contractor Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
22
2012
OSHA Fines Double for FY 2011 Asst. Secretary Claims They Are “Still Quite Low” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
16
2012
Michigan Court Narrowly Construes Indemnity Obligations of Subcontractor Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
20
2013
Recent Indiana Case Addresses No-Lien Contract, Residential Mechanic’s Lien, and Personal Liability Notice Statute Issues Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
16
2013
Spoliation: Notice and Opportunity to Inspect Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
10
2013
Georgia’s Tort Apportionment Statute Does Not Abolish Contribution Claims by Contractor against Architect Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
29
2013
Construction Contractor Sues Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) To Block New Regulations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
1
2014
Federal Circuit Limits Application of Demanding “Specifically Targeted” Standard for Breaches of the Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
18
2014
Michigan Supreme Court Reverses Court Of Appeal’s Narrow Interpretation Of Indemnity Obligations Of Subcontractor Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
18
2015
Indiana Supreme Court Addresses Lien Claimant’s Right to Recover Attorneys’ Fees upon Bonding Off of Lien Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
25
2017
Liability and Insurance Coverage for Subcontractor’s Negligence: Do Your Form Contracts and Insurance Policies Still Fit? Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
28
2019
Michigan Court of Appeals: Construction Lien Can’t Exceed Contract Value Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
22
2019
To Claim Damages For Repair Costs Or Not? Beware The Economic Waste Doctrine Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
9
2019
School District Required To Pay for Construction Work Despite Void Contract Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
23
2020
Georgia Contractors and Owners Must Follow New Lien Waiver Procedures in 2021 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
20
2011
Insurance Issues in the Litigation and Settlement of Construction-Related Claims: Some Practical Thoughts Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
17
2012
Illinois Court Requires Insurance Carrier to Defend a Construction Defect Based on Negligent Misrepresentation Claim Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
17
2013
Spoliation of Evidence: An Overview of Factors to Consider on a Construction Project Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
10
2013
Shift in Minnesota’s Law on Indemnification in Construction Contracts Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
2
2014
Indiana Courts Wrestle with “Work” v. “No-Work” Distinction in Waiver of Subrogation Cases Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
18
2014
First District of Illinois Holds Strict Compliance with Section 5 of the Mechanics Lien Act is a Prerequisite to Enforcing a Mechanics Lien Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
25
2017
Hot Topic: New AIA Terms for Insurance in Construction Contracts Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
10
2018
Missouri Adopts and Reaffirms the Spearin Doctrine Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
15
2018
Kentucky Supreme Court Doubles Down on Wrong Analysis of “Occurrence” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
7
2022
DOJ Obtains First Guilty Plea For Criminal Monopolization In Decades Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
24
2011
Presumptive Prejudice to Sureties Defeats Owners' Rights Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
19
2013
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Notice Issued Regarding New Census Equal Employment Opportunity Tab Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
17
2013
Job Site Accidents Can Lead to Negligent Spoliation of Evidence Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
2
2014
Ohio Senate Votes to Pass Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification Ban Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
18
2014
Pay Attention to Indemnity Provisions in Construction Contracts Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
30
2015
New Law Authorizes “Bonding Over” Mechanics’ Liens For First Time In Illinois Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
25
2017
Soaring to New Heights With Drones: The Rise of UAVs in Construction Projects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
10
2018
Broad Indemnification Provisions Could Result in No Indemnification on Public Projects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
8
2020
Michigan Supreme Court Holds a Contractor’s Defective Work Is an ‘Occurrence’ Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
16
2021
New Texas Legislation Would Reallocate Risk for Design Defects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
1
2022
Supply Chain Disruptions Affect Construction Loans And Defaults Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
8
2011
Michigan and Indiana Courts Address Mortgage and Construction Lien Priorities Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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