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
2
2019
 Commercial PACE Works: National study shows only one default out of 1,870 deals von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jul
23
2013
 New Exterior Residential Construction Law Requires Action von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Sep
20
2016
 Legislative Update for the Remodeling Industry; Draft HR 5254 - Federal Senior Accessible Housing Act von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Apr
23
2020
 Wisconsin Court of Appeals Extends Economic Loss Doctrine To Bar Negligence Claims Between Subcontractors On Interrelated Contracts von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jun
20
2017
 Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals' Decision Reins in Copyright Infringement Claims Relating to Home Designs von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
14
2019
 It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Construction Contract Season. Is your District Positioned for Success When Ground is Broken? von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Apr
5
2011
 Wisconsin Court of Appeals Finds No Duty to Defend in Breach of Construction Contract Case von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Aug
6
2013
 New Bidding Process for Public Projects in Wisconsin von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Oct
7
2014
 "That's Not My Problem!" – Who is Responsible for Insurance of Tenant Improvements? von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jun
13
2022
 Insurance Coverage Law Update: Wiegert v. TM Carpentry, LLC von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
26
2015
 Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds That the Absolute Pollution Exclusion Applies to Cow Manure and Septage von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jun
29
2017
 Owner Roulette: Avoid Construction Lien Headaches von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Feb
2
2014
 Construction Contracts and the Fine Print – When Its Bite is Worse Than Its Bark von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Sep
14
2017
 The Utah Blood Draw Story: Drawing Unwarranted Conclusions von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Mar
15
2013
 New Law Delays the Effective Date of the New Wisconsin Electrical License Statute von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Feb
4
2014
 California Dreamin'? New Energy Use Disclosure Program Requirements not Just Pie in the California Sky von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jul
15
2014
 "It's Electric!": Recent Legislation Amplifies Licensure Requirements for Electricians and Provides Exemptions for Routine Maintenance Work von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Oct
12
2012
 Arbitration Clauses in Construction Contracts – Part II von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
4
2013
 Wisconsin Court of Appeals Upholds Asbestos Exclusion von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Sep
11
2014
 Don't Forget Your Hard Hat: Preserving Your Visibility, Access, and Use During Construction von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Apr
12
2021
 Construction Lien Waivers: Recent Case Highlights Importance of Clearly Stated Limits von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Dec
20
2011
 CEQ Issues Draft Guidance to Promote Efficient NEPA Environmental Reviews Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
6
2013
 Department of Defense (DOD) Enacts Regulation Requiring a "Proposal Adequacy Checklist" Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
19
2019
 A Building-Emissions Overhaul: How NYC’s LL97 Impacts Owners and Prospective Buyers Moving Forward Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
13
2023
 Navigating Land Use, Development, and the Greenbelt Exemption for Florida’s Equine Industry Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
12
2012
 Equity vs. Non-Equity Club Dynamics Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
4
2012
 Delaying the Compliance Date for Swimming Pool Lift Requirements Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
11
2012
 Biscayne Corridor Basin — Proposed Miami-Dade Sewer Construction Connection Charge Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
11
2011
 Third Circuit Limits Continuing Nuisance Exception to Statute of Limitations (SOL) Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
22
2012
 EPA Issues 2012 Construction General Permit Without Numeric Turbidity Limit; Hosts Webinar to Introduce Permit Changes Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
12
2012
 Hotels as Leased Assets Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
31
2020
 New York Environmental Regulator Issues Guidance on Essential Construction in Support of Cleanup Activities Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
27
2022
 May 2022 Special Session of Florida Legislature Concludes with Passage of Legislation Impacting Property Insurance and Building Safety Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
25
2011
 Florida Condominium Developers’ Potential Liabilities for Construction Defects Upon Association Turnover Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
23
2012
 New Bill Seeks to Automatically Debar and Significantly Restrict Contingency Contractors Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
13
2013
 China Law Update Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
4
2017
 Denver’s Green Roof Initiative Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
11
2019
 In the Zone: GT Qualified Opportunity Zone News – December 2019 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
26
2023
 Draft Growth Opportunities Act: 6 Percent Special Depreciation for New Residential Construction Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
19
2024
 In New York Employer ‘Win,’ Appeals Court Holds No Private Right of Action for Pay Frequency Claims Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Mar
12
2011
 When is Enough, Enough? Whether the development was a success or failure, when can final distributions be made and the entity dissolved? (FL) Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
13
2011
 Bill Allowing More Offshore Drilling Introduced to Congress Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jul
24
2011
 Hotel Sector Looks Up! Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
18
2012
 Parking – The Tail that Wags the Dog in Redevelopment Projects Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
28
2014
 California Labor Contractor and Independent Contractor Issues Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Aug
30
2019
 Emergency Management Requirements: When Property Owners Must Take Action to Secure Loose Objects on Sites Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sep
21
2023
 New York City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Changes Supporting City’s Climate Goals Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
7
2014
 Counting Construction Jobs – What Regional Centers and Project Companies Need to Know Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Feb
23
2015
 South Africa Gets to Work on its First ‘Smart City’ Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Apr
23
2012
 Rethinking the Membership Sell List Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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