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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Jun
30
2022
OSHA’s Construction Enforcement to Focus on Hazards Associated With Top 10 Cited Violations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
28
2014
OSHA Issues Directive for Cranes & Derricks in Construction, Subpart CC Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
12
2014
Dr. Michaels Addresses ACCSH and Talks Temporary Workers, Cell Towers, and Reporting Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
8
2017
OSHA Delays Crane Operator Certification Deadline Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
15
2018
OSHA Issues Silica Enforcement Memo Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
27
2019
Supplier Diversity: Untapped Resource for Construction Companies Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
31
2020
Diving into OFCCP’s Construction Contractor Technical Assistance Guide Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2021
Exercise Caution With Mandated Construction Project Labor Agreements Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
30
2021
New Sex Harassment Laws: Making for Strange Bedfellows in Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
1
2022
Construction Industry: Data Security Considerations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2022
Construction Disputes and ‘Baseball’ Arbitration Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
19
2014
OSHA Concludes that Acclimatization May Be the Most Important Element of a Heat-Illness Prevention Program Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
15
2014
New Disability Regulations Withstand Continued Challenge Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
23
2015
OSHA and NIOSH issue Hazard Alert on Worker Exposure to Crystalline Silica Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
3
2015
OSHA Attempts to Overturn AKM-Volks Decision through Proposed Rule Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
23
2016
OSHA Issues New Spring Regulatory Agenda Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
15
2016
OSHA Clarifies Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard for Moving Grave Headstones, Monuments Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
20
2019
ACCSH September Meeting to Address Proposed Rule for Beryllium in Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2019
Construction Unions Leverage Social Issues to Pressure Owners, General Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2021
What OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Hazard Communication Standard Mean for Construction Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
30
2021
Construction Industry Seeks to Diversify Its Workforce Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
1
2022
Construction: Labor Department Proposes Rule to Expand Coverage of Davis-Bacon Act and Regulations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
1
2022
Emerging Construction Legal Trends and Issues on Employment Front: Proposed Davis-Bacon Act Reform Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
30
2022
Withdrawal Liability and The Building and Construction Industry Exception Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
22
2024
Impact of Labor Board’s New Joint-Employer Rule on Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
27
2014
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Construction Industry Misclassification Statute Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
20
2014
OSHA Issues Guidance on Protecting Employees from Demolition Hazards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
6
2016
OSHA’s Withdrawal of Slips, Trips and Falls Rule May Harm Defenses to Citations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
28
2018
House Bill Would Limit Drive-by Lawsuits by Amending Title III of Americans with Disabilities Act Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2019
Shifting Demographics Require Greater Attention to Diversity Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2020
Construction Contractors Ramping Up Diversity Efforts Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
20
2020
CDC Clarifies Critical Infrastructure Worker Guidance – Opportunities to Continue Working Potentially Narrowed After COVID-19 Exposures Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
3
2022
California DIR Takes Aim at Public Works Construction Sites – Construction Employers Should Review Workplace Safety Compliance Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
1
2022
New York Construction Wage Theft Law: Prime Contractors Responsible for Subcontractor’s Failures Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
30
2022
Medical Marijuana and the Construction Job Site Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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