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
23
2021
McDermottPlus Check-Up: July 23, 2021 McDermott Will & Emery
Sep
5
2015
McMillin Albany, LLC v. Superior Court Rejects Reasoning and Outcome of Liberty Mutual on SB800 Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Sep
18
2014
Mechanics Lien Subordination: Illinois Further Limits Construction Lenders’ Ability To Ensure Priority Against Mechanics Liens Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
May
22
2014
Mechanics Liens Bill Movement in North Carolina Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Sep
30
2022
Medical Marijuana and the Construction Job Site Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
23
2020
Medical Marijuana Protections Continue to Expand in New Jersey K&L Gates
Dec
24
2012
Medical Office Building Built to Resist Severe Weather Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Mar
9
2018
Mercer County Superior Court Establishes Affordable Housing Obligations for West Windsor and Princeton Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Oct
13
2012
Mexico Enacts Anti-Corruption Law for Federal Government Contracting Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jun
4
2012
Miami 21: Development in Miami Under a Completely New Form Based Zoning Ordinance Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
13
2014
Miami Building Permits: Use of Phased Permits on the Rise Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
28
2021
Miami Condo Collapse: What Role Can Whistleblowers Play to Prevent Such Tragedies? Katz Banks Kumin LLP
Nov
24
2014
Miami International Airport (MIA) Expansion Indicative of City’s Economic Growth Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
15
2018
Miami Micro-Units Solve for Both Tenant Affordability and Developer Profitability Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
14
2017
Miami-Dade County Adopts New P3 Legislation Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
22
2015
Miami-Dade County Moves Forward with Comprehensive Climate Change Planning Initiatives Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
17
2019
Miami-Dade County Zoning: Administrative Requirements of Workforce Housing Bonuses Bilzin Sumberg
Dec
2
2014
Miami-Dade County’s Public Transit Plans Spur Development Opportunities Bilzin Sumberg
May
12
2014
Miami’s Building Boom Bilzin Sumberg
Aug
29
2014
Miami’s Future Archipelago of Floating Houses Bilzin Sumberg
Feb
19
2024
Michigan Adopts New Prevailing Wage Requirements for Public School Construction Projects Miller Canfield
Nov
8
2011
Michigan and Indiana Courts Address Mortgage and Construction Lien Priorities Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
31
2016
Michigan and Indiana Courts Continue to Address Arbitration Issues Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
27
2016
Michigan Construction Lien Rights Trump Pay When Paid Clause Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
16
2011
Michigan Court Affirms That Contractor’s Defective Workmanship Does Not Involve An “Occurrence” As Defined In A Standard Commercial General Liability Policy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
22
2019
Michigan Court Appoints Receiver to Complete Construction Project Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
16
2012
Michigan Court Narrowly Construes Indemnity Obligations of Subcontractor Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
23
2012
Michigan Court of Appeals Confirms Power of Receiver to Sell Real Property Free and Clear of Redemption Rights Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
18
2015
Michigan Court of Appeals Extends Personal Liability to Principal of Architectural Firm Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
25
2015
Michigan Court of Appeals – Update on When 'Pay If Paid' Clauses Are Applicable Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Dec
26
2012
Michigan Court of Appeals – Update on Whether Defective Construction Can Constitute an “Occurrence” Under CGL Policies Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
28
2019
Michigan Court of Appeals: Construction Lien Can’t Exceed Contract Value Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
13
2023
Michigan Sales and Use Tax Acts Amendment Expands Tax Exemption for Industrial Processing ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jul
8
2020
Michigan Supreme Court Holds a Contractor’s Defective Work Is an ‘Occurrence’ Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
27
2016
Michigan Supreme Court Holds that Actual Notice of a Claim is not required under the Public Works Bond Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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