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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Sep
26
2019
An Easy Way to Preserve Your Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Rhode Island Pierce Atwood LLP
Feb
25
2020
Maine Enacts Affordable Housing Tax Credit Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
27
2020
“Essential” and “Safe” Construction Services During COVID-19 Outbreak Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
4
2021
Be Careful What You Offer in Your Next Offer of Judgment! Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
6
2024
New Updates to AAA Construction Rules Now in Effect Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
17
2018
Late-Filed Appeal to Zoning Board is a Nullity, Not a Springboard to Constructive Approval Pierce Atwood LLP
Sep
26
2019
Corporate Deposition — Multiple Witnesses At the Same Time? Pierce Atwood LLP
Oct
22
2019
The Intersection of Workers’ Compensation Immunity and Contractual Indemnity Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
17
2020
Contractors: Its Time to Send Your COVID-19 Notice Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
24
2020
Real Estate Development in the Time of Coronavirus: Massachusetts - Update 4/2/2020 Pierce Atwood LLP
May
21
2020
Virtual Arbitrations/Trials — Should You Use An Expanded Witness Oath? Pierce Atwood LLP
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
Feb
8
2019
When Your Neighbor’s Tree Blots Out the Sun, Can You Force Them to Take It Down? Not In Massachusetts Pierce Atwood LLP
Oct
19
2023
There’s No Tying in Litigation - Factors to Determine the Winner for Fee Shifting Provisions Pierce Atwood LLP
May
6
2020
Breaking: City of Boston Announces New Protocol for Resumption of “Essential” Construction This Month Pierce Atwood LLP
Jan
16
2021
Massachusetts Makes Broad Changes to the Zoning Act Pierce Atwood LLP
May
18
2023
Due Process, Retroactive Laws, and Vested Rights in Development Projects Pierce Atwood LLP
Oct
29
2019
Condominium Mechanic’s Liens Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
13
2019
Claims against RIDOT – Important Judicial Decisions in 2019 Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
19
2020
Steps to Take if You Receive a Subcontractor’s COVID-19 Work Suspension Notice Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
25
2020
Project Suspended or Payment Delays? Don’t Lose Your Mechanic’s Lien Rights! Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
31
2020
Massachusetts Issues New Guidance on “Essential” “Construction-Related Activities” — Appears More Narrow Pierce Atwood LLP
Feb
21
2022
FERC Issues Two Controversial Policy Statements on Natural Gas Infrastructure Pierce Atwood LLP
Jun
28
2019
Mass. High Court Says Not All Divisions of Land Require Planning Board Approval, Dismisses Prospect of “Wild Deeds” Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
13
2019
Appeals Court Registers Objection to Superior Court Judgment Affecting Registered Land Pierce Atwood LLP
May
28
2020
COVID-19: IRS Extends Production Tax Credit/Investment Tax Credit Safe Harbors Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
21
2023
Does the 9th Circuit’s Rejection of Berkeley, CA’s Municipal Gas Ban Spell Doom For Massachusetts’ Own Gas-Banning “Demonstration Program”? Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
19
2020
Signing a Construction Contract in the Middle of the Coronavirus Pandemic . . . Two Contract Clauses to Consider Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
26
2020
Mass Governor’s Legal Office’s Letter to Municipalities: Withdraw Conflicting City/Town Policies Suspending Essential Construction Services Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
10
2020
Virtual Mediations Are Zooming Forward . . . Jump on Board Pierce Atwood LLP
Feb
21
2019
Promesa, Promesa Pierce Atwood LLP
Mar
19
2020
Construction Projects Suspended in Cambridge MA Until Further Notice Pierce Atwood LLP
 

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