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
7
2023
 OSHA Launches New National Emphasis Program Focused on Preventing Workplace Falls Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jun
6
2023
 OFCCP Announces Audits for Construction Contractors Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
6
2023
 Common Contract Concerns for Community Associations Varnum LLP
Jun
6
2023
 Architects Should Not Make Initial Decisions on Construction Disputes Robinson & Cole LLP
May
30
2023
 Florida Legislature Reduces State-Level Sales Tax on Most Real Property Leases Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
26
2023
 Job Hazard Analysis: Pre-Test Planning, Communication, and Documentation [PODCAST] Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
24
2023
 Incorporation Clauses: Does the Subcontractor Really Assume All Obligations of the Prime Contractor? Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
May
23
2023
 Alabama Supreme Court Interprets “Preservation improvements” in Tax Sale Statutes Nelson Mullins
May
22
2023
 The American Rule Stands? Appellate Court Remands for Prevailing Party to Segregate Between Recoverable and Non-Recoverable Fees Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
May
18
2023
 Due Process, Retroactive Laws, and Vested Rights in Development Projects Pierce Atwood LLP
May
15
2023
 Sixth Circuit Invalidates Application of Nashville’s Sidewalk Ordinance Under The Takings Clause Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
14
2023
 State Supreme Court Decision Highlights Need to Get Insurance and Indemnity Clauses Right in Construction Contracts Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
13
2023
 Michigan Sales and Use Tax Acts Amendment Expands Tax Exemption for Industrial Processing ArentFox Schiff LLP
May
9
2023
 Another Law Will Increase Construction Costs in New York Robinson & Cole LLP
May
8
2023
 The American Rule Doesn’t Stand: Contractor Uses Offer of Judgment to Recover Attorneys’ Fees in Retention Dispute Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
May
8
2023
 Community Association Transition Litigation: “Who ya gonna call?” Stark & Stark
May
7
2023
 OSHA Releases New National Emphasis Program on Fall Hazards Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
3
2023
 The Importance of Strong Project & Commercial Management Administration Ankura
Apr
28
2023
 The American Rule Stands: Court Rejects Fee-Shifting Under Indemnity Clause Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Apr
25
2023
 Connecticut Court Clarifies a Limit on Payment Bond Claims for Public Projects Robinson & Cole LLP
Apr
24
2023
 Failure to Timely Produce in Discovery Underlying Written Contract with Insured Prevented General Contractor from Establishing Status as an Additional Insured Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Apr
24
2023
 Collision at the Intersection of Construction and Intellectual Property Law: Are You Protecting Your Firm’s Trade Secrets? Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Apr
21
2023
 Does the 9th Circuit’s Rejection of Berkeley, CA’s Municipal Gas Ban Spell Doom For Massachusetts’ Own Gas-Banning “Demonstration Program”? Pierce Atwood LLP
Apr
21
2023
 Ninth Circuit cans Berkeley Gas Ban under Federal Law K&L Gates
Apr
20
2023
 Do Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Advertising and Marketing Restrictions Go Too Far? Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Apr
20
2023
 SCOTUS Rejects Acrylamide in Food Case Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Apr
20
2023
 Ninth Circuit Rejects Berkeley, California Ban on Natural Gas Hookups in New Construction ArentFox Schiff LLP
Apr
13
2023
 Agree First or it May Cost You Later Robinson & Cole LLP
Apr
6
2023
 No Written Notice of Delay? Big Problem! Court Sides with Contractor in Termination Dispute Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Apr
5
2023
 More Funding Brings More Bureaucracy to Federal Projects Robinson & Cole LLP
Apr
3
2023
 No Written Change Order? No Problem! Court Sides with Subcontractor in Payment Dispute Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Apr
3
2023
 Powered By Foley: Construction Lending Trends in Clean Energy [PODCAST] Foley & Lardner LLP
Apr
3
2023
 Top Ten Risk Mitigation Issues in Renewable Energy Construction Loan Agreements Foley & Lardner LLP
Mar
31
2023
 California Appeals Court Gives Green Light to Proposition 22 Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
30
2023
 OSHA Focusing Enforcement Efforts on ‘Vulnerable Workers’ at Construction Sites Jackson Lewis P.C.
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