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
27
2014
Appealing Real Estate Assessments in Wisconsin Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Oct
24
2013
Beginning Construction Without Needing to Break Ground: Low Cost Strategies for Investment Tax Credit for Renewable Energy Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Feb
14
2016
Lessons from Lumber Liquidators’ Recent Lacey Act Criminal Sentence: Are You Exposed to Costly Environmental Compliance Risks? Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
17
2022
Three Key Takeaways of New Jersey DEP’s Proposed EJ Rules Beveridge & Diamond PC
Dec
21
2017
Academic Institutions: When Renovating, Where Do Your PCBs Go? EPA Region 1 Enforces Against University for Improper PCB Disposal Beveridge & Diamond PC
Nov
3
2018
OSHA Issues Important Guidance for Employer Safety Incentive/Drug-Testing Programs and Forecasts Key Enforcement Targeting Initiative Beveridge & Diamond PC
Dec
12
2023
It’s Not Your Imagination: It’s Getting Even Harder to Permit Your Project In Texas Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
7
2016
No Appeal to Housing Court for Major Development Projects Says Top Mass. Court Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jul
3
2020
COVID-19 Impacts in Massachusetts: Entering Phase 3 and Restarting the Clock on State Permitting Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
21
2019
Seattle's Energy Efficiency as a Service Pilot Program Promises Major Benefits for Building Owners, Utilities, and Conservation Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
25
2020
Washington Adopts “PACER” Legislation That Will Create a Proven Source of Financing for Energy and Resiliency Retrofits in Commercial Buildings Beveridge & Diamond PC
Feb
10
2015
Massachusetts Court Upholds By Right Reconstruction Of Dimensionally Compliant Nonconforming Use Beveridge & Diamond PC
Aug
2
2014
New York High Court Finds Expert Failed to Satisfy Causation Requirement Beveridge & Diamond PC
Oct
16
2013
Challenge to Redevelopment of Church Site in Cambridge, Massachusetts Demonstrates Delays in Development Even from Inartful Opponents Beveridge & Diamond PC
Oct
16
2013
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Affirms Validity of Late-Recorded Variance Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jul
6
2022
Massachusetts Court Strikes Down Restriction on Access to Solar Project Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
30
2018
“Frivolous” Town Complaint Results in Attorney’s Fees Award for Affordable Housing Developer Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
25
2018
Case Closed: Nonprofits Eligible for Brownfields Tax Credits for Pre-2006 Cleanups Beveridge & Diamond PC
Aug
22
2018
OSHA Proposes to Rescind Electronic Submission of Certain Injury and Illness Records Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jul
10
2019
New Washington Legislation Drives Energy Conservation in Commercial Buildings Beveridge & Diamond PC
Mar
5
2014
Massachusetts Enacts Commercial Food Waste Disposal Ban Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
25
2018
Appeals Court Offers Path for Challenging ZBA’s Failure to Act Beveridge & Diamond PC
Jun
24
2020
Massachusetts SMART Program Regulations: More Solar Capacity, Less Land Area Beveridge & Diamond PC
Aug
17
2021
Practical Tips for Managing the Risks of PCBs in Building Materials Beveridge & Diamond PC
Feb
12
2016
District Department of Energy & Environment Releases Pre-Draft of “Air Quality Permit Fees and Synthetic Minor Permitting Program” Beveridge & Diamond PC
Feb
27
2017
D.C. Remediation Contract Can Trigger Duties to Third Party at Construction Site Beveridge & Diamond PC
Apr
29
2013
California Commercial Building Owners Must Disclose Energy Usage of the Building During Sale, Lease or Financing after July 1, 2013 Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
4
2013
California Court of Appeal Opens the Door for Construction Defect Claims Outside of SB800 Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jul
8
2014
California Supreme Court Upholds Design Professionals' Duty to Future Residential Purchasers Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jun
30
2020
A Challenge Regarding the Interpretation of a Project Condition of Approval may be Filed More than 90 Days Following the Project Approval Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
30
2014
In California, AB 2222 Restricts Use of State Density Bonus Law Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Dec
22
2020
Despite Limited Success for Housing Bills in the 2020 Legislative Session, 2021 Should Present Opportunities For Developers Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Mar
21
2022
Recent California Court Ruling Signals Victory for Advocates of Mixed-Use Neighborhoods and Greater Housing Density Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Apr
30
2013
Action Required by California Commercial Landlords: New California Law Goes Into Effect July 1, 2013, Requiring Accessibility Disclosures in Commercial Leases Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Jul
11
2017
California Supreme Court Rules Homeowners Forfeited Right to Challenge Coastal Development Permit Conditions By Undertaking Work Authorized By Permit Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
 

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