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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Dec
24
2019
Building and Construction Industry Exemption from Withdrawal Liability Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
20
2019
Final Opportunity Zone Regulations Jones Walker LLP
Dec
19
2019
Constructing Additional Insured Coverage From A Certificate Of Insurance Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
18
2019
Factors to Evaluate in Deciding Whether the Cost of Litigation Is Worth the Likely Return on Investment Stark & Stark
Dec
18
2019
10 Strategies For Planning A Successful Construction Project Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
17
2019
Illinois Determines Prevailing Wage Benefits No Longer Preempted by ERISA Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
13
2019
Appeals Court Registers Objection to Superior Court Judgment Affecting Registered Land Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
13
2019
Claims against RIDOT – Important Judicial Decisions in 2019 Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
11
2019
In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News – December 2019 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
9
2019
Evangelical Church Sues Castle Hills, TX for Denying SUP for Sunday School Space Robinson & Cole LLP
Dec
9
2019
School District Required To Pay for Construction Work Despite Void Contract Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
6
2019
Regulations Alert ! Rhode Island Contractors, Home Inspectors, & More Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
6
2019
Connecticut Supreme Court Fortifies Crumbling Foundation Claim Denials in Trio of Insurer Victories Carlton Fields
Nov
21
2019
Texas Supreme Court Set to Decide Whether Arbitrator or Court Must Decide Whether Arbitration Can be Conducted on a Class Basis Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
19
2019
Emerging Concerns Regarding Silica Exposure in the Engineered Stone Industry Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Nov
14
2019
Foundations, Basement Walls and Collapse — Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Against Coverage Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
13
2019
OFCCP Releases Construction Contractor Technical Assistance Guide Jackson Lewis P.C.
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
Nov
8
2019
In This Case, The "Crux Of The Biscuit" Was The Missing Apostrophe Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Nov
1
2019
The History of Condominium Development Rhymes: Contract Purchasers Are Again Seeking to Get Out of Purchasing Condominium Units Carlton Fields
Nov
1
2019
Contra Proferentem and Ambiguity Preclude Subrogation Recovery Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
31
2019
Appellate Court Clears Up Confusion About Exclusions In Commercial Auto Policies Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
31
2019
Oklahoma Supreme Court Reverses Course: Finds Arbitration Clause Printed on Shingles’ Wrapping Did Not Bind Homeowner to Arbitrate Carlton Fields
Oct
29
2019
Condominium Mechanic’s Liens Pierce Atwood LLP
Oct
25
2019
US Sen. Tim Scott, Womble Bond Dickinson Attorney Stephanie Few Discuss Opportunity Zones [Video] Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Oct
24
2019
Coral Gables Zoning Law: Mixed Use Development Overview Bilzin Sumberg
Oct
22
2019
To Claim Damages For Repair Costs Or Not? Beware The Economic Waste Doctrine Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
22
2019
Unlike Diamonds, Easements Are Not Always Forever Davis|Kuelthau, s.c.
Oct
22
2019
The Intersection of Workers’ Compensation Immunity and Contractual Indemnity Pierce Atwood LLP
Oct
21
2019
New Pennsylvania Law Requires Construction Employers to Use E-Verify Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
18
2019
Ohio Supreme Court Finds Statute of Repose Applies To All Claims – But It Might Not Matter Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
14
2019
OSHA Proposes Revisions to Final Beryllium Standards for Construction and Shipyards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
14
2019
OSHA Releases Annual “Top 10” Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
10
2019
The BUILD Act Greenlights Equity Investments, Increasing Need for Legal Involvement McDermott Will & Emery
Oct
10
2019
Should You Use Integrated Project Delivery on Your Next Construction Project? Pierce Atwood LLP
Oct
4
2019
National P3 Update: October 4, 2019 Bilzin Sumberg
Oct
3
2019
New Jersey Lien Law vs. Pennsylvania Lien Law: The Writing Requirement Stark & Stark
Oct
3
2019
OSHA Finalizes Beryllium Standards for Construction and Shipyard Industries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2019
Shifting Demographics Require Greater Attention to Diversity Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2019
Construction Unions Leverage Social Issues to Pressure Owners, General Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
1
2019
When Force Majeure is for Sure: The Business of Construction in Disaster-Prone Areas Jones Walker LLP
Sep
30
2019
OSHA Approves New Quantitative Fit Testing Protocols Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
28
2019
Michigan Court of Appeals: Construction Lien Can’t Exceed Contract Value Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
27
2019
BRAG Biobased Products Blog: September 27, 2019 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Sep
27
2019
Are Repair Costs Covered Damages Under a Liability Policy? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
26
2019
Corporate Deposition — Multiple Witnesses At the Same Time? Pierce Atwood LLP
Sep
26
2019
An Easy Way to Preserve Your Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Rhode Island Pierce Atwood LLP
Sep
26
2019
Contractors’ Duties to Investigate Before Construction Begins [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
25
2019
Hollister Construction Services, LLC Files for Bankruptcy Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
23
2019
RLUIPA Does Not Apply to Uninsured Amish Roofer Repairing Homeowner’s Damaged Roof Robinson & Cole LLP
 

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