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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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
Oct
18
2017
Construction Contractors: The Government Contractor Defense is Alive and Well in the Fifth Circuit Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
16
2018
Construction Contracts and Tax: A Splitting Headache? Bracewell LLP
Feb
2
2014
Construction Contracts and the Fine Print – When Its Bite is Worse Than Its Bark von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Dec
8
2021
Construction Conversations around the Licensing Board, Liens, and the Supply Chain Ward and Smith, P.A.
May
23
2017
Construction Defect Reform in Colorado; HB 1279: Pluses, Pitfalls & Practical Pointers Holland & Hart LLP
Jul
30
2021
Construction Defects and New Jersey’s Statute of Limitations – When to File Suit Stark & Stark
Jun
30
2022
Construction Disputes and ‘Baseball’ Arbitration Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
6
2023
Construction Employers Beware: New, Easier Union Representation Process Robinson & Cole LLP
May
10
2016
Construction Financing and Mechanics’ Liens in Connecticut Murtha Cullina
Nov
24
2013
Construction Fraud Costs An Estimated $860 Billion Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Jan
2
2018
Construction Group News: Extremely Clear Pay-If-Paid Clause is Enforced Murtha Cullina
Apr
30
2020
Construction in PA Returns May 1: Guidance for the Industry Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Mar
26
2020
Construction Industry COVID-19 Operational Guidance Katten
Dec
14
2020
Construction Industry Employers, Take Heed: “Willful” OSHA Violations May Lead to Criminal Penalties Winstead
Sep
30
2021
Construction Industry Seeks to Diversify Its Workforce Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
3
2022
Construction Industry Workplace Law Update – Fall 2022 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
1
2022
Construction Industry: Data Security Considerations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
2
2020
Construction Labor Agreements When Implementing COVID-19 Plans, Policies, Practices Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
25
2022
Construction Law History Lesson No. 1: What Do Thomas Jefferson and Mechanics Liens Have in Common? Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Nov
23
2020
Construction law reform in the Czech Republic? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
23
2017
Construction Law: Picerne Construction Corp. v. Castellino Villas (Feb. 18, 2016, C071197) Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Jul
14
2011
Construction Lenders Prevail in Controversial Illinois Mechanics Lien Priority Case Much Shelist, P.C.
Apr
12
2021
Construction Lien Waivers: Recent Case Highlights Importance of Clearly Stated Limits von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Sep
20
2018
Construction Liens Against a Leased Premises Stark & Stark
Feb
24
2023
Construction Liens in Ontario: An Introductory Guide for Contractors Miller Canfield
Nov
14
2017
Construction Liens on Leased Commercial Premises Stark & Stark
Feb
11
2019
Construction Litigation Jurisdiction in Federal Court or State Court Stark & Stark
Mar
23
2015
Construction Management Company Agrees to Pay the U.S. Government More than $1.1 Million To Settle a Qui Tam Case Alleging that the Company Falsely Claimed “Disabled Veteran” Status Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Mar
25
2020
Construction Not Deemed ‘Critical’ Service in Michigan Stay-at-Home Order Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
May
24
2017
Construction One-Minute Read: Allowance or Contingency? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jun
18
2019
Construction One-Minute Read: Illinois Fails to Make General Contractors Responsible for All Wages on Private Projects Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
23
2019
Construction One-Minute Read: Illinois Restricts Retainage on Private Construction Projects Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
21
2017
Construction One-Minute Read: Labor Harmony on a Mixed-Trade Project Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Feb
21
2017
Construction One-Minute Read: Preparing Change Orders 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.
Feb
7
2017
Construction One-Minute Read: The Unbearable Lightness of Being an Additional Insured Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
13
2018
Construction One-Minute Read: What If Your Insurance Carrier Negligently Provides Insufficient Coverage? Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
12
2018
Construction One-Minute Read: “OH No!” Buckeye State’s Supreme Court Nixes Insurance for Subcontractors’ Defective Work Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
26
2022
Construction Project Executives Beware: The Massachusetts Prompt Pay Act Means Business Foley & Lardner LLP
Mar
19
2020
Construction Projects Suspended in Cambridge MA Until Further Notice Pierce Atwood LLP
May
18
2020
Construction Shutdown is Lifted in Massachusetts Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
9
2013
Construction Teaming Agreements – For Better or Worse von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Mar
21
2019
Construction Trade Association Urges Minorities and Women to Join Construction Trades Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
2
2019
Construction Unions Leverage Social Issues to Pressure Owners, General Contractors Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
10
2017
Construction Update - Last Ditch Attempt to Kill Off Building Code Fails, the ABCC calls the CFMEU's Bluff on 'Safety' Issues and Federal Court Orders Massive Increase in Fines Against CFMEU K&L Gates
Sep
7
2016
Construction Worker Injuries in Los Angeles Steven M. Sweat, APC
Jan
6
2016
Construction Workers and Construction Site Injuries Stark & Stark
Apr
1
2022
Construction: Labor Department Proposes Rule to Expand Coverage of Davis-Bacon Act and Regulations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
17
2020
Consumer Brands Association Urges U.S. Government to Prevent Global Export Restrictions on Materials Needed to Treat and Prevent the Coronavirus Keller and Heckman LLP
 

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