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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Nov
8
2023
Examining Changes to North Carolina's Law Governing Recovery of Attorneys' Fees in Construction Lien and Payment Bond Disputes Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
10
2014
Executive Orders Impose New Labor Requirements on Contractors Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
22
2020
Executive Orders to Address Rising COVID-19 Cases in the Construction Industry Bracewell LLP
Jun
30
2021
Exercise Caution With Mandated Construction Project Labor Agreements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
3
2020
Expanded CISA Guidelines Broadens the Scope of “Essential Business” for Manufacturing and Construction Operations Bracewell LLP
Apr
19
2018
Expediting Bid Protests Bilzin Sumberg
May
29
2016
Expensive Discovery an Unfortunate Consequence of a Provision Intended to Prevent Costly Litigation ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
3
2024
Exploring Trends in Construction: AI Technology, Accessibility, Mental Health, Diversity Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
18
2016
Extend Development Orders and Building Permits for Almost One Year Due to Extension of Zika State of Emergency Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
18
2022
Extensions Granted for Housing Entitlements Set to Expire During 2020-2021 Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jun
23
2020
Face Masks in the Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
18
2019
Factors to Evaluate in Deciding Whether the Cost of Litigation Is Worth the Likely Return on Investment Stark & Stark
Mar
18
2020
Failure to Include A No-Build Analysis in Project Description Does Not Violate CEQA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2023
Failure to Timely Produce in Discovery Underlying Written Contract with Insured Prevented General Contractor from Establishing Status as an Additional Insured Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
9
2010
FAPIIS: The New Integrity Database For Government Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
18
2024
FAR Rule Implements EO-Mandated Use of Project Labor Agreements on Large Federal Construction Projects Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
11
2019
Faulty Excavation Support Not Covered By Contractor Controlled Insurance Plan Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
18
2017
FDEP Issues Order to Restore Structural Damage Post Hurricane Bilzin Sumberg
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
Oct
18
2017
Federal Contract Requirements Post-Hurricane’s Harvey, Irma, and Maria: Part 1—National Interest Exemptions Jones Walker LLP
Aug
30
2022
Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate: Eleventh Circuit Partially Vacates Preliminary Injunction Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
16
2020
Federal Court Applying Michigan Law Recognizes Implied Warranty of Design Adequacy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
1
2022
Federal Court Dismisses a Dealer’s Suit for Violation of the Kentucky Retail Sales of Equipment Act Foley & Lardner LLP
Dec
18
2018
Federal Court in Connecticut Enforces Policy’s Crumbling Foundation Plain Language in Dismissing Claims Against Insurers Carlton Fields
Aug
16
2023
Federal Dollars are Nice to Get, but Owners, Designers, and Builders Need to Watch Out for Those Strings Ward and Smith, P.A.
Dec
23
2014
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Orders Contributions to Housing Trust Fund Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
23
2023
Federal Law Allows Tax-Exempt Entities to Cash In on Energy Tax Credits Miller Canfield
Dec
8
2012
FEMA To Release New Advisory Base Flow Elevations Maps Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Feb
21
2022
FERC Issues Two Controversial Policy Statements on Natural Gas Infrastructure Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
30
2018
FERC Stay of Construction, Eleventh Circuit Affirms FERC Decision & Federal Government MOU on Infrastructure: Hydro Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 5 Van Ness Feldman LLP
Aug
24
2023
FHFC Publishes Multifamily Middle Market Certification FAQs Nelson Mullins
Jan
3
2023
FIDIC Golden Principles Under Dutch Law in 2023 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
13
2018
Filing a Residential Construction Lien in New Jersey Stark & Stark
Dec
20
2019
Final Opportunity Zone Regulations Jones Walker LLP
Jan
12
2024
Final Rule Requires Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Contractors Hunton Andrews Kurth
Oct
8
2020
Finding Synchronicity Between Governor Cuomo’s New Cluster Action Initiative and the NYC DOB’s Corresponding Requirements Robinson & Cole LLP
Mar
14
2018
First Convictions for Corporate Bribery Target Construction and Property Katten
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
Mar
19
2018
FIU Bridge Collapse Brings Up Design, Safety Concerns Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Nov
19
2021
Five Commercial Real Estate Trends to Watch in the Wake of COVID-19 Katten
Jul
16
2019
Florida Appellate Court Rules That Arbitration Agreement in Special Warranty Deed Can Bind Subsequent Purchasers Carlton Fields
Oct
25
2011
Florida Condominium Developers’ Potential Liabilities for Construction Defects Upon Association Turnover Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
30
2012
Florida Distressed Real Estate: Practical Tips for Investors - Video Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Jun
4
2010
Florida District Court Ruling on Condo Buyers' Deposits Opens Door for Canceled Contracts and Refunds Duane Morris LLP
Oct
22
2010
Florida Growth Management Law Declared Unconstitutional Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
May
30
2023
Florida Legislature Reduces State-Level Sales Tax on Most Real Property Leases Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
6
2015
Florida Senate Tightens Requirements for Construction Defect Claims Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
17
2014
Florida: A Model for P3 (Public-private Partnerships) Legislation Bilzin Sumberg
Oct
17
2013
Following Recent Maryland Ruling, Federal Court Declares New Jersey Scheme to Promote Investment in In-State Generation Unconstitutional McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
15
2020
For Developers and Owners: How COVID-19 Is Affecting Construction Projects and Actions You Should Consider Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 

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