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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May
6
2021
Blueprint Blooper: Floor Plan Copyright Infringement Requires Virtually Identical Copying McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
30
2021
IRS Provides Relief on Begin Construction Continuity Requirements McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
4
2022
Claim Construction Error Fuels Remand McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
10
2023
Energy Tax Credits With a String Attached McDermott Will & Emery
Oct
30
2014
Supreme Court’s 2014-15 Term: Case Will Test an Important Limitation on the Ability to Challenge State Tax Laws McDermott Will & Emery
Jul
1
2019
Weekly IRS Roundup June 24-28, 2019 McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
22
2013
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Determines When "Construction Begins" for Purposes of Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit McDermott Will & Emery
Oct
17
2013
Following Recent Maryland Ruling, Federal Court Declares New Jersey Scheme to Promote Investment in In-State Generation Unconstitutional McDermott Will & Emery
Apr
24
2013
IRS Issues Notice to Determine When Construction Begins for Purposes of Production Tax Credit, Investment Tax Credit McDermott Will & Emery
Jun
30
2014
Architectural Copyrights Should Be Treated No Differently than Other Copyrights: Zalewski v. Cicero Builder Dev., Inc. McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
20
2022
What the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Means for Renewable Energy Developers, Investors and Manufacturers McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
14
2014
IRS Issues Additional Guidance with Respect to 2013 Beginning of Construction Rules for Wind and Other Renewable Projects McDermott Will & Emery
Oct
10
2019
The BUILD Act Greenlights Equity Investments, Increasing Need for Legal Involvement McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
26
2021
When Pictures Aren’t Pictures: Real Estate Agent-Generated Floor Plans Are Outside Copyright Infringement Exception for Pictorial Representations McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
4
2022
Global Private Equity- Spotlight on the Industry: Understanding Construction Risk on Infrastructure Investments McDermott Will & Emery
Jan
11
2022
A Stormwater Best Management Practice Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Apr
2
2020
Coronavirus and Your Construction Lien Rights in Private Commercial Projects Norris McLaughlin P.A.
May
12
2020
The Untold Truth of Restaurant Construction: 10 Common Pitfalls in Restaurant Build-Outs Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Jun
3
2022
DOJ Announces Convictions for Major Undercover Operation in South Carolina Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Mar
26
2020
New Jersey Dept. of Community Affairs Temporarily Modifies and Suspends Certain Construction Inspection Regulations Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Mar
10
2020
Is Your Construction Project at Risk for Delays or Damages Because of the Coronavirus? Norris McLaughlin P.A.
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)
Aug
16
2014
The Long-Term Economic Impact of Hurricanes Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Sep
18
2011
Now Is the Time to Reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program- NFIP Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Nov
24
2013
Construction Fraud Costs An Estimated $860 Billion Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Aug
17
2014
Top Ten Most Corrupt States in the U.S. Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Oct
6
2010
Ten Tips for Mitigating Risk in Construction Projects Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Jul
17
2011
Soaring Temps Bring More Risks for Workers Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Jul
20
2014
6.5 Million U.S. Homes Worth Nearly $1.5 Trillion at Risk of Hurricane Storm Surge Damage Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Mar
19
2018
FIU Bridge Collapse Brings Up Design, Safety Concerns Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Sep
15
2014
Tool Calculates Natural Hazard Risk to Property 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)
Aug
9
2011
Q&A on Post-Catastrophe Fraud Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Jun
3
2013
Despite High-Profile Collapses, More Than 10% of the Nation’s Bridges Remain Structurally Deficient Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Nov
19
2011
Inexperience and Unproven Products: The Risks of Sustainable Construction Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Oct
20
2013
Ultimate Prep Accelerates New Bridge Projects Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Nov
20
2011
The Top 10 Construction Risks Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Apr
10
2018
Nat. Work Zone Awareness Week Targets Construction Zone Safety Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Mar
5
2013
Disappearing Florida: The Risks of Sinkholes in the Sunshine State Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Apr
29
2013
Green Construction Risks and Rewards Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Oct
17
2017
California Officials Put Additional Pressure on General Contractors to Prevent Wage Theft Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
1
2018
The First Six Months: How OSHA Is Currently Enforcing the Silica Standard in Construction Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
24
2018
Effective Use of the Subcontractor’s Sworn Statement Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Sep
26
2019
Contractors’ Duties to Investigate Before Construction Begins [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
1
2020
What Six-Foot Rule? OSHA Construction Fall Standard Forces the OSH Review Commission to State It Does Not Exist Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
4
2022
Beltway Buzz, February 4, 2022 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
24
2022
OFCCP Launching Another Online Portal, This Time for Construction Contractors Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
9
2023
OFCCP’s New CSAL Identifies 250 Construction Contractors and Subcontractors for Compliance Reviews Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
4
2024
Washington State and Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Leave Updates Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
4
2018
Construction One-Minute Read: Proving Change Orders in Illinois Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
 

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