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
12
2014
Dr. Michaels Addresses ACCSH and Talks Temporary Workers, Cell Towers, and Reporting Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
8
2017
OSHA Delays Crane Operator Certification Deadline Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
15
2018
OSHA Issues Silica Enforcement Memo Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
27
2019
Supplier Diversity: Untapped Resource for Construction Companies Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
31
2020
Diving into OFCCP’s Construction Contractor Technical Assistance Guide Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2021
Exercise Caution With Mandated Construction Project Labor Agreements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
30
2021
New Sex Harassment Laws: Making for Strange Bedfellows in Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
1
2022
Construction Industry: Data Security Considerations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2022
Construction Disputes and ‘Baseball’ Arbitration Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
19
2014
OSHA Concludes that Acclimatization May Be the Most Important Element of a Heat-Illness Prevention Program Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
15
2014
New Disability Regulations Withstand Continued Challenge Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
23
2015
OSHA and NIOSH issue Hazard Alert on Worker Exposure to Crystalline Silica Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
3
2015
OSHA Attempts to Overturn AKM-Volks Decision through Proposed Rule Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
23
2016
OSHA Issues New Spring Regulatory Agenda Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
15
2016
OSHA Clarifies Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard for Moving Grave Headstones, Monuments Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
20
2019
ACCSH September Meeting to Address Proposed Rule for Beryllium in Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2019
Construction Unions Leverage Social Issues to Pressure Owners, General Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2021
What OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Hazard Communication Standard Mean for Construction Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
30
2021
Construction Industry Seeks to Diversify Its Workforce Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
1
2022
Construction: Labor Department Proposes Rule to Expand Coverage of Davis-Bacon Act and Regulations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
1
2022
Emerging Construction Legal Trends and Issues on Employment Front: Proposed Davis-Bacon Act Reform Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
27
2014
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Construction Industry Misclassification Statute Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
20
2014
OSHA Issues Guidance on Protecting Employees from Demolition Hazards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
6
2016
OSHA’s Withdrawal of Slips, Trips and Falls Rule May Harm Defenses to Citations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
28
2018
House Bill Would Limit Drive-by Lawsuits by Amending Title III of Americans with Disabilities Act Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2019
Shifting Demographics Require Greater Attention to Diversity Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2020
Construction Contractors Ramping Up Diversity Efforts Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
20
2020
CDC Clarifies Critical Infrastructure Worker Guidance – Opportunities to Continue Working Potentially Narrowed After COVID-19 Exposures Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
3
2022
California DIR Takes Aim at Public Works Construction Sites – Construction Employers Should Review Workplace Safety Compliance Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
1
2022
New York Construction Wage Theft Law: Prime Contractors Responsible for Subcontractor’s Failures Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
30
2022
Withdrawal Liability and The Building and Construction Industry Exception Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
22
2024
Impact of Labor Board’s New Joint-Employer Rule on Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
8
2014
Seventh Circuit Rejects Claim For Alleged Unpaid Wages Finding Construction Firm Lacked Actual or Constructive Knowledge of Alleged Work Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
23
2014
Operator’s Delay in Beginning MSHA Inspection Not Unreasonable, Judge Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
21
2015
Chapter Two: Lawsuits Filed Challenging NLRB’s New Election Rules Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
3
2017
OSHA Issues Safety Fact Sheet on Confined Spaces in Residential Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
20
2019
OSHA Issues Enforcement Guidance for Crane Operator Certification Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
10
2019
OFCCP Proposes Construction Compliance Check Letters Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
22
2019
Stricter Cal/OSHA Standard on Lead Exposure Expected in September 2020 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
3
2019
OSHA Finalizes Beryllium Standards for Construction and Shipyard Industries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2020
Right to Refuse to Bargain Over Union’s COVID-19 Proposal in Collective Bargaining Agreement? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
30
2022
Medical Marijuana and the Construction Job Site Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
28
2014
Will Your Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Program Stand Up to an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Inspection? - Part 1 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
2
2015
OSHA Internal Memo Outlines Triage Process for Reported Fatalities & Injuries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
6
2017
OSHA Delays Silica Rule for Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
3
2017
Mine Safety Agency Issues Serious Accident Alert for Crane Operators Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
23
2020
Face Masks in the Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2020
Can You Claim Employee Misconduct in an OSHA Citation? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
30
2022
Architecture Firm Recognizes First Private-Sector Architects Union Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
2
2014
Will Your LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) Program Stand Up to an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Inspection? - Part 2 Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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