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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Mar
17
2021
Powerline Connections: Navigating Potential Project Delays [PODCAST] McDermott Will & Emery
Mar
17
2021
Wrongful Termination and Failed Wasted Costs Claim K&L Gates
Mar
16
2021
New Texas Legislation Would Reallocate Risk for Design Defects Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
15
2021
Community Association Building Blocks: ARC as Easy as 1,2,3? Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
15
2021
Community Association Building Blocks: Land Use and Zoning [VIDEO] Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
10
2021
Roadway Construction Zone Accidents in North Carolina Ward and Smith, P.A.
Mar
4
2021
Build Me A Building As Fast As You Can Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Mar
4
2021
Utilizing Tax Credits to Finance Renovation for State Institutes of Higher Education Winstead
Mar
3
2021
Parent Company Providing Workers Compensation Can’t Be Sued By Subsidiary’s Employee Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
16
2021
Non-Union Construction Companies Face Significant Threats Under the PRO Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
15
2021
NSW Build-to-Rent -- Treasurer's Guidelines and Planning Law Details Released K&L Gates
Feb
12
2021
House extends contractors tax to residential construction; Senate requires all contractors to register with DOR to obtain local building permit Jones Walker LLP
Feb
11
2021
Current Recession Creates More Challenges for Retail Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Feb
4
2021
Washington State Legislature Considers First of its Kind State-Level Natural Gas Ban K&L Gates
Jan
26
2021
APEC Endorses the First U.S. Non-Profit Accountability Agent Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jan
25
2021
New FAA Drone Rules Clear the Path for Use in Development and Construction Robinson & Cole LLP
Jan
22
2021
10 Steps for Out-of-State Contractors to Get Licensed in Florida Without an Exam Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Jan
22
2021
The Economic Loss Rule - Recently Refined or Redefined by the North Carolina Supreme Court Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jan
20
2021
City of Houston Tightens Local Hazardous Materials Regulations Bracewell LLP
Jan
16
2021
Massachusetts Makes Broad Changes to the Zoning Act Pierce Atwood LLP
Jan
16
2021
Army Corps Finalizes Certain Nationwide Permits Two Years Ahead of Schedule Van Ness Feldman LLP
Jan
13
2021
Asbestos Reporting and Regulation to be a TSCA Focal Point for EPA in 2021 Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jan
6
2021
Every New Building in the Netherlands Must Be (Almost) Energy Neutral Starting Jan. 1, 2021 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
24
2020
Philadelphia City Council Approves Changes to Tax Abatement Programs and Imposes Residential Construction Tax Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
22
2020
Despite Limited Success for Housing Bills in the 2020 Legislative Session, 2021 Should Present Opportunities For Developers Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Dec
21
2020
City Planning Announces Citywide Hotel Special Permit Text Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
18
2020
NYC Council Announces Land Use Overhaul Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
17
2020
Tocci v. IRIV Partners, LLC, et. al. (Nov. 19, 2020, Sup. Ct. 19-405) Robinson & Cole LLP
Dec
15
2020
The Massachusetts Statute of Repose Comes Marching One Building at a Time Pierce Atwood LLP
Dec
14
2020
Construction Industry Employers, Take Heed: “Willful” OSHA Violations May Lead to Criminal Penalties Winstead
Dec
2
2020
COVID-19 and the Construction Industry: Must Know Information for Executives Ward and Smith, P.A.
Nov
23
2020
Construction law reform in the Czech Republic? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
20
2020
CDC Clarifies Critical Infrastructure Worker Guidance – Opportunities to Continue Working Potentially Narrowed After COVID-19 Exposures Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
10
2020
Treacherous Waters: TCPA Defense Lawyer Sued for Malpractice After Shelton Shuts Down Business With TCPA Judgment Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
10
2020
2020 Allen Matkins View From the Top: Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Trends Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Oct
23
2020
Issues Impacting Enforceability of Liquidated Damages in Construction Contracts Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
23
2020
Georgia Contractors and Owners Must Follow New Lien Waiver Procedures in 2021 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
22
2020
Amendment to the Polish Building Act: Simplification and Expedition of Procedures Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Oct
20
2020
Repurposing Real Estate Development to Counter Weakened Demand: Know the Risks Before Terminating Contracts Robinson & Cole LLP
Oct
16
2020
Federal Court Applying Michigan Law Recognizes Implied Warranty of Design Adequacy Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
8
2020
Finding Synchronicity Between Governor Cuomo’s New Cluster Action Initiative and the NYC DOB’s Corresponding Requirements Robinson & Cole LLP
Oct
8
2020
9 Tips for Better Public-Private Development Agreements Ward and Smith, P.A.
Oct
7
2020
Guidance on Using Drones for Real Estate and Construction in Dense Cities: How Much Does the Public Value Privacy? (Part II) Robinson & Cole LLP
Sep
30
2020
N.J. Prompt Pay Act and Piercing the Corporate Veil Stark & Stark
Sep
30
2020
Landmark Contractor Licensing Case Limits Disgorgement Remedy in California Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Sep
29
2020
Guidance on Using Drones for Real Estate and Construction in Dense Cities: Getting Close – But Not Too Close (Part I) Robinson & Cole LLP
Sep
18
2020
Can You Claim Employee Misconduct in an OSHA Citation? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2020
Right to Refuse to Bargain Over Union’s COVID-19 Proposal in Collective Bargaining Agreement? Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
18
2020
Construction Contractors Ramping Up Diversity Efforts Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
17
2020
Court of Appeals Confirms One Year Statute of Limitations for Disgorgement Claims that is Not Subject to the Discovery Rule K&L Gates
 

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