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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Apr
18
2019
In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News – April 2019 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
27
2020
OSHA Guidance for the Construction Industry During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
24
2013
Who Picks Up the Tab for Delinquent Condo Owner Assessments? Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
8
2014
“Policy-Setting” Florida Resolution Requires County Infrastructure Projects to Consider Potential Impacts of Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge During All Project Phases Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
22
2015
Miami-Dade County Moves Forward with Comprehensive Climate Change Planning Initiatives Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
24
2023
California Office of Tax Appeals – Significant Changes May Be On the Horizon Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
7
2011
Workplace Fatalities and OSHA Investigations - Questions & Concerns Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
11
2012
The Noise Over ADA Pool Lifts is a Distraction from the More Time Sensitive Issues Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
18
2012
ADA Pool Lift Deadline Extended Until January 31, 2013 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
30
2016
Investors in Many Syndicated Conservation Easement Deals Must Notify the IRS Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
30
2023
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains Publishes Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement for Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
20
2023
Workplace Safety Review: Episode 34 | Interview with James Stallcup Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
30
2024
Changes to New York’s Prompt Payment Act: Construction Contract Considerations for Developers and Owners Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
26
2011
The Murky Future of Stormwater Numeric Standards Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
21
2012
New Law Mandates E-Verify for Public Construction Projects in Pennsylvania Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
10
2011
Contractors will not be Punished for Using a Sample Form in the Washington Mechanics’ Lien Statute: Common Sense Prevails Williams Kastner
Aug
31
2011
Due Diligence: What Does That Mean in Real Estate Deals? Williams Kastner
Apr
23
2011
Purchaser May be Liable for Predecessor’s Unpaid Union Trust Fund Contributions Williams Kastner
Sep
19
2010
Newly Constituted Board Holds that Bannering is Speech - National Labor Relations Act Williams Kastner
Jan
17
2012
Washington Covenant Judgment Scrutinized and Greatly Reduced Williams Kastner
Aug
2
2010
Independent Contractor Prevented From Suing Jobsite Owner Williams Kastner
Aug
4
2010
Board Sets Aside Union Fine of Whistleblower Williams Kastner
Aug
4
2010
Project Labor Agreement Regulations are Published Williams Kastner
Dec
26
2012
No Duty To Defend Apartment Conversion Claims Williams Kastner
Dec
27
2012
"Blanket" AI Endorsement Leads to Big Exposure Williams Kastner
Mar
29
2012
Insurers Have No Duty to Defend Additional Insured General Contractor for Post-Construction Defect Claims Because Policies Limited Coverage to Insured Subcontractor's "Ongoing Operations" Williams Kastner
May
15
2015
Confined Space Regulations for the Construction Industry - Not Just for Excavation Anymore! Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Sep
28
2018
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Land Professional Licensing Requirement Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Feb
16
2018
“Avoid Groundhog Day – Get An Emergency Response Plan In Place!” Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
29
2015
Waters of the United States – D.C. Circuit May 15, 2015 Home Builders II Opinion Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Aug
20
2019
West Virginia DEP Opens Comment Period for NPDES Construction Stormwater Permit Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Oct
8
2018
Pennsylvania Construction Contractors Gain New Tools to Collect Payments Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Nov
21
2014
Residential Homeowner Can Recover Costs of Repairs Even If Greater Than Fair Market Value of House Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Oct
21
2015
West Virginia Supreme Court Finds No Duty to Defend or Indemnify Under CGL Policy For Contractor’s Work Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
12
2017
“Getting To” the Root of the Problem: Insurance Coverage for “Get-To” or “Rip-and-Tear” Damages Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
 

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