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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Jun
19
2017
Return of Arbitration to Road Construction Disputes in Poland K&L Gates
Dec
12
2016
California Construction Risk Management Update: In Khosh v. Staples Construction Co., Court Further Defines Rule that Contractor Not Responsible for Sub’s Worksite Injury K&L Gates
Jul
1
2019
It’s Not What You Thought You Signed That Counts: Chancery Court Rejects Plaintiffs’ Claims For Breach of Contract Plaintiffs Thought They Had Made K&L Gates
Sep
9
2022
When Is a Collateral Warranty a “Construction Contract”? K&L Gates
Jun
29
2023
A New Consideration for Developers: The Tate Modernises the Law of Private Nuisance K&L Gates
Apr
6
2017
Australia Construction Contract Forms: Pens Down on AS 11000 K&L Gates
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
Apr
5
2018
In Site - Spring 2018 Edition K&L Gates
May
17
2018
The Tenth Circuit's Prediction: New York State Likely to Follow Trend Recognizing Damages Caused by Subcontractor's Faulty Work is a Covered "Occurrence" K&L Gates
Feb
21
2019
“If It Isn’t Broken…”: A Practical Guide To The Effective Use Of Standard Forms Of Contract K&L Gates
Mar
20
2020
COVID-19: Coronavirus Concerns Prompt Two-week Halt To All Construction In Boston K&L Gates
Feb
4
2021
Washington State Legislature Considers First of its Kind State-Level Natural Gas Ban K&L Gates
Oct
3
2023
WA Regulation of Performance Security in Contracts K&L Gates
Feb
24
2017
Australia Litigation: Time Waits for No-One When a Garnishee Order can be Obtained to Enforce an Adjudicator's Determination K&L Gates
Apr
11
2017
NEC4 Contracts, SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol, Vivienne Westwood v Conduit Street Development: UK Spring 2017 In Site K&L Gates
Apr
28
2020
COVID-19: Australia New WA COVID-19 Laws Sets Wider Net for Impacted Landlords/Tenants K&L Gates
Sep
12
2022
Regulating Heat Networks: Energy Security Bill to The Rescue? 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
Nov
6
2017
Preparing for the Changes in the New AIA 2017 Forms K&L Gates
May
23
2018
California Supreme Court Provides Clarity to California's Prompt Payment Exception K&L Gates
Jan
17
2019
Empire "Blockchain" Building K&L Gates
Jun
3
2019
NEC4 Update – May 2019 K&L Gates
Jan
23
2020
Medical Marijuana Protections Continue to Expand in New Jersey K&L Gates
May
16
2020
COVID-19: Update – What You Need to Know As New Jersey and New York Construction Projects Begin to Reopen K&L Gates
Feb
3
2022
Discombobulated Contractual Communications? Let Us Be Clear! K&L Gates
Jan
9
2017
New FIDIC Yellow Book 2017 - Major Changes: Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils K&L Gates
Jan
17
2019
Pay First, Ask Questions Later: Court of Appeal Ruling on “Smash and Grab” Adjudications in S&T (UK) Limited vs. Grove Developments Limited K&L Gates
Jun
3
2019
Practical Completion: Clarifying A "Trifling" Topic K&L Gates
Jun
25
2020
Australia's New South Wales Building Industry Reforms K&L Gates
Feb
15
2021
NSW Build-to-Rent -- Treasurer's Guidelines and Planning Law Details Released K&L Gates
Nov
5
2021
The Impact of The Law Decree "Decreto Sostegni Bis" (DL N. 73/2021) On Raw Materials Price Contracts and Public Tenders K&L Gates
May
17
2022
Building Safety Act 2022 – What’s Changed? K&L Gates
May
22
2017
Springtime Driving Means Extra Caution Around Road Construction Work Zones Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers
Feb
26
2017
OSHA Levies Fines in Fatal Construction Accident Case Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers
Aug
25
2016
Rosa Gonzalez, et.al. v. Atlas Construction Supply: Construction Site Accident Wrongful Death Jury Verdict Steven M. Sweat, APC
 

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