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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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
Nov
7
2022
DOJ Obtains First Guilty Plea For Criminal Monopolization In Decades 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
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
Nov
8
2011
Michigan and Indiana Courts Address Mortgage and Construction Lien Priorities Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
24
2012
Indiana Court Holds Surety Liable on Performance Bond Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
17
2013
Spoliation in Minnesota Construction Defect Cases: The Duty to Preserve Evidence is Not Absolute Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
2
2014
Plaintiff Entitled to Judicial Enforcement of Arbitrator Qualifications Requirement of Construction Contract Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
17
2015
Recent Michigan Cases Address Ambiguous Construction Plans and Unjust Enrichment Claims Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
25
2017
Even When You Win, You Lose: Subcontractor’s Indemnity Obligation Enforced Despite Being Absolved of Liability at Trial Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
4
2017
Seventh Circuit Finds Duty to Defend Triggered in Illinois When Subcontractor’s Defective Work Causes Damage To Other Parts Of Project Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
10
2018
At Risk Of Providing Free Construction Work In Illinois? When A Contractor May Rely On Quantum Meruit To Recover For ‘Extra Work’ Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
9
2011
Subcontractors Performing Work on Public Construction Projects in Illinois Must Satisfy Additional Notice Requirements to Perfect Claims on Bonds and Letters of Credit Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
24
2012
New Wave of “Occurrence” Statutes Doesn’t Affect Old Policies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
2
2014
President Obama’s New Executive Order Requires Federal Contractors to Disclose Labor Violations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
15
2014
Architect’s Markings on Drawings Did Not Trump Terms of Construction Contract Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
17
2015
Ohio Court Re-affirms Economic Loss Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
6
2016
Time is Money: Ohio Supreme Court Weighs in on Liquidated Damages for Delayed Roadwork Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
4
2017
Contractor Assessed Significant Liquidated Damages on Mackinaw Bridge Restoration Project Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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