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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Mar
25
2019
The Economic Loss Rule and Why It Matters in Construction Litigation Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
25
2019
Equivalent Project Relief in the Gulf Bracewell LLP
Mar
25
2019
We Didn't Start the Fire – VCAT Hands Down Decision on the Fire at Lacrosse Tower K&L Gates
Mar
21
2019
Construction Trade Association Urges Minorities and Women to Join Construction Trades Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
21
2019
Pay Equity for Women Filling Labor Shortage in Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
20
2019
Environmental Considerations for Construction Sites: What Lurks Beneath [Podcast] Polsinelli PC
Mar
17
2019
OSHA Requests Information for Use of Powered Industrial Trucks in Maritime, Construction and General Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
3
2019
RAD for PRACs Notice Released for Public Feedback Ballard Spahr LLP
Feb
28
2019
Under Massachusetts Zoning Law, Abutter’s Presumptive Standing to Appeal Can Be Rebutted Even if Unchallenged by Defendant Pierce Atwood LLP
Feb
25
2019
Is Scabby the Rat Headed for a Deflating Experience? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
21
2019
“If It Isn’t Broken…”: A Practical Guide To The Effective Use Of Standard Forms Of Contract K&L Gates
Feb
21
2019
Promesa, Promesa Pierce Atwood LLP
Feb
20
2019
OSHA Issues Enforcement Guidance for Crane Operator Certification Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
15
2019
Brownfields Redevelopment Receives Boost Under the BUILD Act Ward and Smith, P.A.
Feb
13
2019
Chabad House for Towson University and Goucher College Files Lawsuit Alleging RLUIPA Violations Following State Court Order to Demolish Newly-Constructed Addition Robinson & Cole LLP
Feb
12
2019
Avoiding Disaster Due to Improper Licensing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
11
2019
Construction Litigation Jurisdiction in Federal Court or State Court Stark & Stark
Feb
8
2019
When Your Neighbor’s Tree Blots Out the Sun, Can You Force Them to Take It Down? Not In Massachusetts Pierce Atwood LLP
Feb
5
2019
Can a Government Contractor Bring a False Claims Act Whistleblower Retaliation Claim? Zuckerman Law
Feb
1
2019
7th Circuit Rules Church’s RLUIPA Claims Against Markham, Illinois Ripe for Review Robinson & Cole LLP
Jan
30
2019
Risk Management and the Development / Construction Industry [Podcast] Carlton Fields
Jan
28
2019
OSHA Releases New Silica FAQs for General Industry Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
18
2019
Opportunity Zones Create Funding Alternative for Social Infrastructure Projects Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
17
2019
Pay First, Ask Questions Later: Court of Appeal Ruling on “Smash and Grab” Adjudications in S&T (UK) Limited vs. Grove Developments Limited K&L Gates
Jan
17
2019
Empire "Blockchain" Building K&L Gates
Jan
15
2019
Illinois Supreme Court Reverses 35 Years of Precedent Regarding Homeowners’ Implied Warranty of Habitability Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
14
2019
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Construction Contract Season. Is your District Positioned for Success When Ground is Broken? von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
10
2019
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Landlord’s Attempt to Vacate Arbitration Award Carlton Fields
Jan
9
2019
English High Court Refuses to Set Aside an Order for Enforcement of an International Arbitration Award Carlton Fields
Jan
3
2019
Bar Association Fees and the Supreme Court’s Summary Disposition PracticePanther
Jan
2
2019
Proposed Changes to EPA’s Stormwater Permit for Construction Sites Robinson & Cole LLP
Dec
30
2018
Homebuyers’ Implied Warranty of Habitability Suit Against Subcontractors Is Frozen out by Illinois Supreme Court Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
29
2018
Higher-Education P3s Continue to Gain Momentum Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
19
2018
OSHA’s Emergency Eyewash Standard for Construction is Invalid, OSHRC Holds Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
18
2018
New Jersey Lien Law vs. Pennsylvania Lien Law: Notice and Timing Differences Stark & Stark
Dec
18
2018
Federal Court in Connecticut Enforces Policy’s Crumbling Foundation Plain Language in Dismissing Claims Against Insurers Carlton Fields
Dec
17
2018
Late-Filed Appeal to Zoning Board is a Nullity, Not a Springboard to Constructive Approval Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
13
2018
President Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting Opportunity Zones Foley & Lardner LLP
Dec
10
2018
Intentional Accidents: California Supreme Court Announces that General Commercial Liability Policies Apply to Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervising Claims for Failing to Prevent Intentional Torts Carlton Fields
Dec
6
2018
Shingled Out: Eleventh Circuit Binds Homeowners to Individual Arbitration Provisions Displayed on Roofing Shingle Packaging Carlton Fields
Dec
5
2018
NJ HMFA Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendments to Low Income Housing Tax Credits Qualified Action Plan Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Dec
5
2018
Arbitration Award Against HGTV Designer Confirmed Due to Failure to Raise Fairness Objections During Arbitration Carlton Fields
Dec
4
2018
How Contractors Become Responsible For Project Design - Podcast Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
26
2018
EPA Proposes to Clarify Areas Excluded from Clean Air Act’s Definition of “Ambient Air” ArentFox Schiff LLP
Nov
21
2018
Dealing With a Derelict Subcontractor Stark & Stark
Nov
20
2018
Right-to-Work Law Gets Stamp of Approval From Kentucky Supreme Court Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
16
2018
Don't Dump Stuff in the River K&L Gates
Nov
13
2018
Getting Paid as a Subcontractor on a Project Stark & Stark
Nov
13
2018
Construction One-Minute Read: What If Your Insurance Carrier Negligently Provides Insufficient Coverage? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
12
2018
Years in the Making…OSHA Finalizes Crane Operator Requirements for Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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