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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Feb
28
2024
New York Amends “Prompt Payment Act” Capping Retainage at 5% on Private Construction Projects Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Feb
3
2016
New Wisconsin Sales and Use Tax Exemption Could Affect Your Upcoming Construction Project Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
17
2013
New Wisconsin Electrical Statute Creates Lighting Maintenance Challenge For Facility and Property Management Industry von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Oct
5
2018
New Wetlands Permit Exemptions May Help Projects Avoid Getting Bogged Down Davis|Kuelthau, s.c.
Dec
24
2012
New Wave of “Occurrence” Statutes Doesn’t Affect Old Policies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
10
2019
New Washington Legislation Drives Energy Conservation in Commercial Buildings Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
6
2024
New Updates to AAA Construction Rules Now in Effect Pierce Atwood LLP
Aug
29
2019
New Tiered, Flexible Multiple Dwelling Inspection Schedules in New Jersey Stark & Stark
Mar
16
2021
New Texas Legislation Would Reallocate Risk for Design Defects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
3
2020
New Shelter-in-Place Orders Dramatically Restrict Bay Area Construction, Including Residential Projects Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
30
2021
New Sex Harassment Laws: Making for Strange Bedfellows in Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
24
2012
New Requirements on Construction Site Stormwater Mintz
Feb
26
2024
New Prevailing Wage Requirements for Charter School Construction Projects Miller Canfield
Sep
26
2018
New Planning Framework for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis K&L Gates
Oct
21
2019
New Pennsylvania Law Requires Construction Employers to Use E-Verify Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
6
2016
New North Carolina Law Clarifies When Building Permits Are NOT Required: Less Is More? Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Jul
12
2023
New Mothers “Making it Happen”: New Federal Laws Support Expectant and Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Mar
29
2012
New Michigan Law Defines Lake Access Rights at Road-Ends Varnum LLP
Jan
7
2015
New Legislative Requirements For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At California Commercial Properties Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
21
2012
New Law Mandates E-Verify for Public Construction Projects in Pennsylvania Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
10
2022
New Law Limits Broad Form Lien Waivers in Construction Projects Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
15
2013
New Law Delays the Effective Date of the New Wisconsin Electrical License Statute von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jul
30
2015
New Law Authorizes “Bonding Over” Mechanics’ Liens For First Time In Illinois Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
11
2018
New law and proposed legislation would affect wetland permitting in Wisconsin Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
May
7
2017
New Jersey’s New Home Warranty Program: Beware of the Double-Edged Sword Stark & Stark
May
18
2020
New Jersey’s Issues Executive Order No. 142 on Non-essential Construction Projects and Non-essential Retail Businesses Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
21
2015
New Jersey Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Construction Defect Plaintiff’s Entitlement to Counsel Fees in Confirming Coverage Available to Defendant Contractor Stark & Stark
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.
Sep
27
2017
New Jersey Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations in Construction Defect Cases 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.
Oct
22
2014
New Jersey Municipal Engineer Is A “Public Employee” Entitled With Tort Claims Act Protections Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Oct
3
2019
New Jersey Lien Law vs. Pennsylvania Lien Law: The Writing Requirement Stark & Stark
Dec
18
2018
New Jersey Lien Law vs. Pennsylvania Lien Law: Notice and Timing Differences Stark & Stark
May
18
2022
New Jersey Legislature Amends Statute of Limitations for Defect Claims Brought by Condominium and Homeowners’ Associations K&L Gates
Feb
26
2020
New Jersey Labor Department Issues Companies Stop-Work Orders for Wage Violations Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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