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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Jan
15
2020
California Housing Legislation – 2019 Update Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
31
2022
New York Governor Releases Updated 421-a Program Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
16
2010
Coastal Commission's No Substantial Issue Determination Will Be Upheld Even If Project Technically Not Consistent With LCP Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
20
2010
Courts Clarify Local Agency Role In Mobile Home Park Ownership Conversions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
23
2016
Commercial Lease Alert: New Access Law Disclosure Requirements In Leases Effective January 1, 2017 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
30
2020
Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
30
2009
Appellate Court Decision Invalidating Unjustified "Affordable Housing In Lieu Fees" Is Now Final (BIACC v. City of Patterson) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
21
2010
The Transparency Monster Strikes Again: New Reporting Requirements For Executive Compensation And First-Tier Subcontract Awards Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
8
2011
The Year 2010 In Review: Public Works Projects (CA) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
9
2011
Developers Must Pay Prevailing Wages for Privately Financed Public Infrastructure Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
20
2011
Construction Arbitration Clause Calling for Expanded Judicial Review Must be Explicit and Unambiguous Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
25
2013
A Construction Defect Insurance Carrier Need Only Demonstrate That Another Insurance Carrier's Policy May Potentially Cover The Claim In Order To Recover Equitable Contribution To A Settlement Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
7
2014
California Governor Signs Off on New Tax-Increment Financing Structure Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
5
2019
Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment Upheld Under CEQA Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jun
14
2022
City of Los Angeles Developer Contribution Ban Goes Into Effect Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
30
2009
Internal Control Compliance: It's More Than You Think. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
22
2010
Improper Payments Elimination Act Provides Opportunities For Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
3
2011
"Good Faith" In Prompt Payment Disputes Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
16
2014
City of Los Angeles Delays Issuance of Demolition Permits for Most Structures More Than 45 Years Old Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
25
2016
UPDATE – City of Los Angeles Releases List of 13,500 Soft First Story Buildings Targeted for Earthquake Retrofitting Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
6
2018
Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
18
2020
NYC Council Announces Land Use Overhaul Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
27
2023
California Court Holds Proposed Ballot Measure Excluding Community Plan Area from Height Limit Is Not a “Later Activity” For Purposes of a Within-the-Scope Analysis Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
7
2023
Second District Addresses CEQA’s Class 32 Infill Exemption Criteria Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
20
2010
Size Does Matter - Impacts Of The Small Business Jobs Act Of 2010 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
19
2011
The Year 2010 In Review: Prevailing Wage & Employment Law Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
28
2011
Zoning Unique to 70-Acre Parcel Not Spot Zoning Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
13
2015
Revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules Adopted by American Arbitration Association Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
21
2020
City Planning Announces Citywide Hotel Special Permit Text Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Aug
16
2023
Navigating California’s New Foreclosure Laws: A Guide for Institutions Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
29
2011
Provisions in CC&R's Requiring Arbitration of Claims Against Developers by Homeowners Associations or Owners Are Not Enforceable Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Oct
29
2013
Non-Protestable Task Order Procurement Decision Shuts Out Incumbent Contractor Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
2
2015
Undisclosed Change in Building Height Requires Supplemental EIR (Environmental Impact Report) in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jan
23
2017
Construction Law: Picerne Construction Corp. v. Castellino Villas (Feb. 18, 2016, C071197) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
7
2010
California Court of Appeal Limits Duties Owed by Construction Managers to General Contractors Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
 

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