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
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
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
Nov
7
2022
DOJ Obtains First Guilty Plea For Criminal Monopolization In Decades 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
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
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
Jan
29
2013
New Jersey Governor Adopts FEMA Advisory Base Flood Elevation Maps as a DEP Standard (Department of Environmental Protection Standard) Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
4
2019
There’s No Conservation Restriction in My Title: So Why Can’t I Build? Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Oct
31
2017
Appellate Division Affirms Discharge of Improperly Served Construction Lien Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Feb
28
2024
New York Amends “Prompt Payment Act” Capping Retainage at 5% on Private Construction Projects Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
18
2012
New Jersey Construction Lien Law Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Oct
27
2015
New Jersey State’s New Construction Code Provides for Stricter Building Requirements in Coastal Areas Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jun
19
2013
Procedures for Contractors Seeking to Participate in New Jersey Homeowner Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Aug
27
2014
New Jersey Appellate Division Confirms Illegality of Maintenance “Contributions” that Exceed the 15% Cap Permitted Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Mar
9
2018
Mercer County Superior Court Establishes Affordable Housing Obligations for West Windsor and Princeton Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jun
19
2013
New Jersey Economic Opportunity Act Will Consolidate Economic Development Incentives Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Dec
5
2018
NJ HMFA Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to Low Income Housing Tax Credits Qualified Action Plan Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Sep
25
2019
Hollister Construction Services, LLC Files for Bankruptcy Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Aug
31
2013
New Jersey Appeals Court Upholds Win In Builder’s Remedy Lawsuit Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Aug
6
2016
New Jersey Supreme Court Finds Coverage Under a Developer’s Commercial General Liability Policy for a Subcontractor’s Faulty Workmanship Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jan
3
2013
New Jersey Construction Lien Law Interpreted Favorably For Owners and Developers Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jul
11
2013
New Jersey High Court Overturns Abolition Of Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
 

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