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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Jul
20
2015
Louis Berger International Pays $17.1 Million Penalty for FCPA Violation Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
17
2015
Southern California Edison Seeking Rooftop Solar Projects Foley & Lardner LLP
Jul
14
2015
The “Continuous Trigger” Theory and Construction Defect Actions: Cypress Point Condominium Association v. Selective Way Insurance Co. Stark & Stark
Jul
14
2015
OSHA Extends Enforcement Date for Confined Spaces in Construction Standard Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
13
2015
Revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules Adopted by American Arbitration Association Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
9
2015
OSHA Issues Temporary Enforcement Policy for Confined Spaces in Construction Holland & Hart LLP
Jul
1
2015
Seventh Circuit Limits Construction Lender’s Use of Title Insurance Policy to Cover Construction Liens Created by Lender’s Cutoff of Funding Foley & Lardner LLP
Jun
25
2015
Are My Lien Rights a Shield Against Bankruptcy Preferences? Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
25
2015
Today’s Contracts Enforceability Issues, Part III: Decoding Indemnity Clauses Much Shelist, P.C.
Jun
22
2015
Investors and Real Estate Developers Should Keep an Eye on Changes to Tax Incentives and Funding Programs ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jun
17
2015
Sunset of Distressed Condominium Relief Act Extended Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
2
2015
Developed Lot Shortages Still a Lingering Problem for Builders Stark & Stark
May
31
2015
Documenting Your Build-to-Suit Transaction: The Importance of the Request for Proposal Foley & Lardner LLP
May
29
2015
Waters of the United States – D.C. Circuit May 15, 2015 Home Builders II Opinion Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
29
2015
Housing Building Jumps in April Bilzin Sumberg
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
May
21
2015
Infill and Adaptive Reuse – Is It Right For My Land Use Project? McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
May
15
2015
Confined Space Regulations for the Construction Industry - Not Just for Excavation Anymore! Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
May
15
2015
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Confined Spaces in Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
13
2015
2015 Arizona Legislative Amendments Affecting Real Estate Lending Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
May
12
2015
Indiana Repeals Common Construction Wage Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
4
2015
The Heat is On: What Employers Can Do to Protect Employees from Heat-Related Illness Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
30
2015
Jeff Porter Discusses Stricter EPA Guidelines Regarding Vapor Intrusion and what Builders and Developers Need to Know [VIDEO] Mintz
Apr
29
2015
Commonwealth Land Title Ins. Co. v. Miceli -- instructive case re res judicata (involving a builder's financial collapse) Armstrong Teasdale
Apr
27
2015
Second District Recognizes Possible New Theory of Recovery for Unpaid Subcontractors Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
27
2015
Third District: Are Preliminary Engineering Services Protected Under Mechanics Lien Act? Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Apr
23
2015
Practical Tips for New Construction Homebuyers Stark & Stark
Apr
17
2015
Ohio Court Re-affirms Economic Loss Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
17
2015
Recent Michigan Cases Address Ambiguous Construction Plans and Unjust Enrichment Claims Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
16
2015
What Prospective Homebuyers Should Look for When Evaluating Homes to Purchase Stark & Stark
Apr
13
2015
From Handshake to Ribbon Cutting: Lessons in Implementing Economic Development Incentives that Avoid Clawbacks McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
6
2015
Florida Senate Tightens Requirements for Construction Defect Claims Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
2
2015
Amendments to Arizona’s Purchaser Dwelling Act Impact Residential Construction Claims Dickinson Wright PLLC
Mar
27
2015
7th Circuit Rules That Title Insurer Is Not Liable for Construction Liens Resulting From Lender’s Failure to Fund Foley & Lardner LLP
Mar
25
2015
Understanding the Relationship Between the Architect, General Contractor, Subcontractors and Building Inspector for Construction Defects Stark & Stark
Mar
23
2015
Construction Management Company Agrees to Pay the U.S. Government More than $1.1 Million To Settle a Qui Tam Case Alleging that the Company Falsely Claimed “Disabled Veteran” Status Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Mar
23
2015
IRS Issues Additional Guidance on Beginning of Construction Rules for Renewable Projects McDermott Will & Emery
Mar
20
2015
Legal Considerations for Homebuilder Franchises Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
18
2015
Recent IRS Guidance Provides Clarity for PTC Eligible Wind Facilities Bracewell LLP
Mar
11
2015
Rising Traffic Concerns Could Provide Cash Flow Stability for Miami’s Transportation P3 Solution Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
4
2015
State Plans Slowly Adopt New Federal OSHA Reporting Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
2
2015
OSHA Internal Memo Outlines Triage Process for Reported Fatalities & Injuries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
25
2015
La Casa Blanca Propone Una Nueva Herramienta de Financiamiento P3: Bonos públicos de infraestructura calificados Bilzin Sumberg
Feb
23
2015
South Africa Gets to Work on its First ‘Smart City’ Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
23
2015
OSHA and NIOSH issue Hazard Alert on Worker Exposure to Crystalline Silica Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
17
2015
DOL to Focus on Energy, Construction and Hospitality Industries in 2015 Hunton Andrews Kurth
Feb
10
2015
Massachusetts Court Upholds By Right Reconstruction Of Dimensionally Compliant Nonconforming Use Beveridge & Diamond PC
Feb
9
2015
Reporting Work-Related Injuries in Virginia Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
9
2015
White House Proposes New P3 Financing Tool: Qualified Public Infrastructure Bonds (QPIB) Bilzin Sumberg
Feb
3
2015
Letters of Intent in Construction Project Negotiations--Pt 2 McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie and Kirkland, PLLC
 

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