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
4
2024
Bid Protests in Virginia Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Jul
29
2014
Bidding Requirement Clarified for Illinois Fire Protection Districts Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
22
2022
Biden Administration Executive Order Requires Project Labor Agreements with Unions on Certain Federal Construction Projects McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
16
2023
Biden Administration Revitalizes and Advances the Federal Government's Commitment to Environmental Justice Ward and Smith, P.A.
Dec
14
2010
Billing Clients Interest Fees on Lawyer Loans Legal, but Uncommon Center for Public Integrity
Aug
11
2012
Biscayne Corridor Basin — Proposed Miami-Dade Sewer Construction Connection Charge Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
6
2021
Blueprint Blooper: Floor Plan Copyright Infringement Requires Virtually Identical Copying McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
4
2010
Board Sets Aside Union Fine of Whistleblower Williams Kastner
May
12
2020
Boston Issues New COVID-19 Guidelines Applicable to All City-Permitted Projects Robinson & Cole LLP
Nov
10
2021
Boston Requires Carbon Neutrality for Existing Buildings Goulston & Storrs
Mar
27
2024
Boston's Squares + Streets Zoning Initiative Advances Goulston & Storrs
Aug
11
2012
Boundary Disputes in Michigan: "Dry-Land” Disputes, Part 1 Varnum LLP
Sep
27
2019
BRAG Biobased Products Blog: September 27, 2019 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Mar
13
2017
Brazil's Provisional Measure 752/16: New Arbitration Rules on Public Partnership Programs Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jul
28
2010
Breach of Contract May Lead to False Claims Liability on Public Works Contracts (CA) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Feb
20
2024
Breach vs. Default — What’s the Difference? Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
May
6
2020
Breaking: City of Boston Announces New Protocol for Resumption of “Essential” Construction This Month Pierce Atwood LLP
Feb
24
2020
Breaking: Mass. High Court Rules Municipality’s Acquisition of Prescriptive Easement Isn’t a Taking Pierce Atwood LLP
Jun
5
2013
Bridge to Prosperity: New Bridge Between U.S. and Canada Approved Varnum LLP
Jun
27
2019
Briefing: QOZ Update: IRS Provides Relief for Early Investments of Net Section 1231 Gain Ballard Spahr LLP
May
10
2018
Broad Indemnification Provisions Could Result in No Indemnification on Public Projects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
27
2014
Broward County Florida Kicks-Off Initiative to Update the Broward County Land Use and Comprehensive Plans Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
15
2019
Brownfields Redevelopment Receives Boost Under the BUILD Act Ward and Smith, P.A.
Aug
1
2023
BTR Series Part 2: Getting The Tax Right—Australian Income And Capital Gains Tax K&L Gates
Aug
9
2023
BTR Series Part 3: Indirect Tax—What Else Could Be Done and How Should Tax Regulations Align? K&L Gates
Aug
22
2023
BTR Series Part 5: Debt Funds Options—NHFIC And Alternatives K&L Gates
Sep
5
2023
BTR Series Part 7: Residential Sector--Impacts on the Home Ownership Market and Other Sectors Such as Retirement Living K&L Gates
Sep
12
2023
BTR Series Part 8: BTR And Sustainability—An Opportunity to Drive Decarbonisation in the Built Environment K&L Gates
Sep
19
2023
BTR Series Part 9—Navigating the Need for Foreign Investment Approval K&L Gates
Mar
4
2021
Build Me A Building As Fast As You Can Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
24
2019
Building and Construction Industry Exemption from Withdrawal Liability Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
26
2010
Building Better Bridges - Engineering Firm that Consulted on Minneapolis I 35W Bridge that Collapsed in 2007 Agrees to Pay Out $52.4 Million. Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
May
15
2011
Building Code Lessons: In the Wake of the Quake Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Feb
1
2010
Building Green Without Losing Green: Managing Risks In Sustainable Design And Construction Contracts Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.
Oct
27
2012
Building on Michigan Sand Dunes Following 2012 PA 297 Varnum LLP
 

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