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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Oct
11
2022
Connecticut Adopts New Codes Robinson & Cole LLP
Dec
7
2023
NY Prompt Pay Act for Private Construction Caps Retainage at Five Percent Robinson & Cole LLP
Apr
6
2020
New York Clarifies “Emergency” and “Essential” Construction Robinson & Cole LLP
Jun
3
2020
OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidelines for the Construction Industry are Generally Consistent with New York State’s and New York City’s Existing Guidelines Robinson & Cole LLP
Oct
12
2022
Deadline Fast-Approaching for Specific Contractors to Object to Type 2 EEO-1 Report Disclosure Robinson & Cole LLP
May
18
2020
Massachusetts Construction Projects May Reopen Immediately, Governor Announces; Boston to Follow May 25th Robinson & Cole LLP
Oct
8
2020
Finding Synchronicity Between Governor Cuomo’s New Cluster Action Initiative and the NYC DOB’s Corresponding Requirements Robinson & Cole LLP
Sep
9
2021
Public Works Construction Projects Set to Increase if Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 Becomes Law Robinson & Cole LLP
Feb
10
2022
Recent Court Decision Warns of Dangers of Using Outdated Construction Contracts Robinson & Cole LLP
Apr
5
2023
More Funding Brings More Bureaucracy to Federal Projects Robinson & Cole LLP
May
9
2023
Another Law Will Increase Construction Costs in New York Robinson & Cole LLP
Mar
6
2024
American Arbitration Association Revises Construction Industry Rules and Mediation Procedures Robinson & Cole LLP
Mar
28
2020
Much of New York Construction is Now Also “on PAUSE” Robinson & Cole LLP
Feb
1
2019
7th Circuit Rules Church’s RLUIPA Claims Against Markham, Illinois Ripe for Review Robinson & Cole LLP
Oct
20
2020
Repurposing Real Estate Development to Counter Weakened Demand: Know the Risks Before Terminating Contracts Robinson & Cole LLP
Jan
7
2020
Insured’s Leaky “Abrupt” Interpretation of All-Risk Insurance Collapses Under Eleventh Circuit Scrutiny Carlton Fields
Jan
30
2020
The CCPA for the Land Title Industry: CCPA Resources and Compliance Tips (Part 3 of 4) Carlton Fields
Aug
30
2019
The Hurricane is Coming in Five Days - Are We Ready for This? Carlton Fields
Oct
31
2019
Oklahoma Supreme Court Reverses Course: Finds Arbitration Clause Printed on Shingles’ Wrapping Did Not Bind Homeowner to Arbitrate Carlton Fields
Jan
9
2019
English High Court Refuses to Set Aside an Order for Enforcement of an International Arbitration Award Carlton Fields
Jan
10
2019
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Landlord’s Attempt to Vacate Arbitration Award Carlton Fields
Nov
1
2019
The History of Condominium Development Rhymes: Contract Purchasers Are Again Seeking to Get Out of Purchasing Condominium Units Carlton Fields
Feb
14
2020
Construction Contractors Take Note: OFCCP’s Industry-Focused Technical Assistance Guide (TAG) May Prove Helpful in Preparing for Anticipated “Compliance Check” Reviews Carlton Fields
Dec
5
2018
Arbitration Award Against HGTV Designer Confirmed Due to Failure to Raise Fairness Objections During Arbitration Carlton Fields
May
1
2019
Pending Approval By Governor, Companies That Rent Industrial "Special Mobile Equipment" Will No Longer Be Subject to Strict Vicarious Liability for the Actions of Their Renters Carlton Fields
Dec
6
2018
Shingled Out: Eleventh Circuit Binds Homeowners to Individual Arbitration Provisions Displayed on Roofing Shingle Packaging Carlton Fields
Dec
10
2018
Intentional Accidents: California Supreme Court Announces that General Commercial Liability Policies Apply to Negligent Hiring, Training, and Supervising Claims for Failing to Prevent Intentional Torts Carlton Fields
Jul
16
2019
Florida Appellate Court Rules That Arbitration Agreement in Special Warranty Deed Can Bind Subsequent Purchasers Carlton Fields
Jan
30
2019
Risk Management and the Development / Construction Industry [Podcast] Carlton Fields
Dec
18
2018
Federal Court in Connecticut Enforces Policy’s Crumbling Foundation Plain Language in Dismissing Claims Against Insurers Carlton Fields
Dec
6
2019
Connecticut Supreme Court Fortifies Crumbling Foundation Claim Denials in Trio of Insurer Victories Carlton Fields
Dec
6
2019
Regulations Alert ! Rhode Island Contractors, Home Inspectors, & More Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
17
2020
City of Boston’s Press Release on Suspending Construction in Boston Effective March 17th Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
8
2020
U.S. SBA Corrects Rulemaking on Paycheck Protection Program Loans for Construction Businesses Pierce Atwood LLP
Sep
23
2021
Rhode Island’s Amended Joint Tortfeasor Causes Increased Certainty in the Settlement of Multi-Party Negligence Matters Pierce Atwood LLP
 

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