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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May
11
2020
North Carolina Extends Certain Real Property Development Approvals Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
16
2015
North Carolina General Assembly Adopts Protection for Tenants in Foreclosure Actions Poyner Spruill LLP
Apr
6
2022
North Carolina Licensing for General Contractors: Licensure of Joint Ventures Ward and Smith, P.A.
Dec
21
2021
North Carolina Muddies the Water on the Economic Loss Doctrine Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Jan
18
2015
North Carolina Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeals and Upholds 20-Year Construction Warranty Poyner Spruill LLP
Aug
25
2022
Not a Well-Crafted Housing: Product-by-Process Claim Element Isn’t Limiting McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
2
2022
Not So Hastie Decisions Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
9
2020
Note to “Additional Insureds” Relying on Builders’ Risk Insurance: Federal Court Decision Evaluates Extent of Coverage Robinson & Cole LLP
May
10
2018
Notice and Right to Cure Statutes: Turning a Shield Into a Sword in Indiana and Elsewhere Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
18
2010
Notice Of Exemption Triggers A 35-Day Statute Of Limitations Under CEQA Despite Flaws in Underlying Approval Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
2
2017
Notice Requirements Under the Revised A201 General Conditions Document Revisions to AIA Core Contract Documents Part 2 Davis|Kuelthau, s.c.
Sep
18
2011
Now Is the Time to Reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program- NFIP Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Apr
9
2020
Now Is the Time to Review Your Force Majeure Clause Ward and Smith, P.A.
Feb
15
2021
NSW Build-to-Rent -- Treasurer's Guidelines and Planning Law Details Released K&L Gates
Nov
23
2021
Number of New Public Works Construction Projects to Rise as Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Signed into Law Robinson & Cole LLP
Dec
7
2023
NY Prompt Pay Act for Private Construction Caps Retainage at Five Percent Robinson & Cole LLP
Mar
4
2020
NYC Amends its Façade Inspection and Safety Program to Push Building Owners into Action Robinson & Cole LLP
Dec
18
2020
NYC Council Announces Land Use Overhaul Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
20
2010
Obtaining Stimulus Funds Comes With "Green" Strings Attached Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
May
13
2021
Obtaining the Benefits of a Performance Bond: Tread Carefully Robinson & Cole LLP
Nov
22
2013
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Proposed Rule for Crystalline Silica Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
19
2015
Ocean City, New Jersey Need Not Address Zoning Master Plan Change Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Jun
6
2023
OFCCP Announces Audits for Construction Contractors Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
22
2022
OFCCP Announces Construction Contract Award Portal Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
15
2023
OFCCP Announces Mega Construction Project Initiative; Focus on Construction Contractors Continues Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
26
2022
OFCCP Launches Construction Contract Award Portal Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
24
2022
OFCCP Launching Another Online Portal, This Time for Construction Contractors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
12
2020
OFCCP Posts CSAL for Supply & Service and Construction Contractors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
12
2024
OFCCP Proposes Changes to Construction Contractor Scheduling Letter and Contract Award Notification Requirement Form Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
10
2019
OFCCP Proposes Construction Compliance Check Letters Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
13
2019
OFCCP Releases Construction Contractor Technical Assistance Guide Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
9
2023
OFCCP’s New CSAL Identifies 250 Construction Contractors and Subcontractors for Compliance Reviews Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
29
2022
OFCCP’s Renewed Focus on Construction Contractors [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
19
2013
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Notice Issued Regarding New Census Equal Employment Opportunity Tab Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
9
2023
Ohio Appeals Court Ruling Upholds Strict Limits on Timing for Bringing Negligence Claims Against Design Professionals Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Dec
15
2014
Ohio Appellate Court Enforces Notice Provision and Denies Contractor Delay Damages Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
17
2015
Ohio Court Re-affirms Economic Loss Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
18
2022
Ohio S.B. 61 Adds Protections for Solar Panels on Condominium and Planned Community Homes Roetzel & Andress LPA
Apr
2
2014
Ohio Senate Votes to Pass Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification Ban Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
13
2010
Ohio Supreme Court Enforces Prevailing-Wage Penalties Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Oct
18
2019
Ohio Supreme Court Finds Statute of Repose Applies To All Claims – But It Might Not Matter Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
30
2010
Ohio Supreme Court Update: Preparing Mechanic's Liens on Behalf of Others Without Supervision of an Attorney is Unauthorized Practice of Law - Ohio State Bar Association. v. Lienguard, Inc. Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Sep
28
2018
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Land Professional Licensing Requirement Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Dec
25
2012
Ohio Supreme Court – Claims for Property Damage to Insured’s Own Work Caused by Defective Workmanship Not Covered Under CGL Insurance Policies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
10
2018
Ohio Supreme Court: Faulty Work by a Subcontractor is not an “Occurrence” Requiring Coverage Under a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
May
11
2011
Ohio’s Budget, As Recently Passed By The House, Contains Key Changes To Public Construction Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Sep
5
2018
OIG Report Chronicles Recent Attempts To Construct FBI Headquarters Through Public-Private Partnership, Highlights Proposed Use of Federal Capital Revolving Fund Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
31
2019
Oklahoma Supreme Court Reverses Course: Finds Arbitration Clause Printed on Shingles’ Wrapping Did Not Bind Homeowner to Arbitrate Carlton Fields
Jun
30
2023
Old North State Report – June 30, 2023 Nelson Mullins
Dec
30
2009
One Planner’s Blight Is Another Man’s Treasure: Two New York City Cases Bring Eminent Domain Back to the Spotlight Bingham McCutchen LLP
 

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