Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law

TRANSACTIONAL: Bankruptcy: Contractor Insolvency Issues in Large Project Transactions

by King & Spalding on 4/19/2013

An issue that is often overlooked, but should be considered in the context of large project transactions, is the potential insolvency of contractors and subcontractors. A bankruptcy proceeding involving a key contractor can...more

Simplifying the Mechanic's Lien Agent Process: N.C.'s New Online Clearinghouse

by Bryan G. Scott | Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/29/2013

As I have discussed in the past, North Carolina’s General Assembly recently introduced the concept of Mechanic’s Lien Agent (MLA) into our state’s lien laws to address so-called “hidden liens” that have long been a thorn in...more

Construction & Land Use Newsletter - March 2013

by Juanita Ferguson, Lauren K. Keenan | Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC on 3/19/2013

In This Issue: - Complete Overhaul of Arlington County Zoning Ordinance - Construction Contracts: Avoiding Clashes and Irreconcilable Differences - Proposed Update to Arlington County’s Noise Control...more

Using Your Neighbor’s Airspace in Today’s Construction Projects

by Wade R. Budge, Nora R. Pincus | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 12/24/2012

Since at least the times of the Ancient Greeks, cranes have been an important part of a construction project. Modern building designs and construction techniques have made cranes integral to today’s development projects....more

State Mandated Accessibility Inspections

by Mona G. Ebrahimi, Maggie W. Stern | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 12/6/2012

In September 2012, the State Senate created a new state mandated local program by enacting S.B. 1186 which requires local agencies fund increased Certified Access Specialist (“CASp”) services. CASps work for local...more

In New York State, Allegations of Loss are Not Enough

by Phillips Lytle LLP on 10/11/2012

A decision last year from the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Erie County, provides two helpful reminders to commercial litigants. First, at least in New York, the plaintiff’s damages must have been...more

Construction Codes: Putting Your Vote Into Action

by Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC on 9/24/2012

The upcoming presidential election has dominated the headlines. As a nation, our attention has been focused on the state of current laws, the prospect of future laws, and even the need for certain laws. As an industry,...more

Construction & Land Use Newsletter - June 2012

by Bean, Kinney & Korman, PC on 6/30/2012

In This Issue: - Virginia Amends Historic Preservation Statutes.....Page 1 - Knowing When to Pull the Plug on a Construction Project...Page 2 - Excerpt from Virginia Amends Historic Preservation...more

"Modernizing the Regulatory System for Project Reviews", Focus on Mining, April 2012

by Dentons on 4/5/2012

Since 2006, the Government has been working to streamline the review process for major economic projects so that projects proceed in a timely fashion while protecting the environment. For example, in 2010 the Government...more

Could Zoning Issues Stop Your New York or New Jersey Business Cold?

by Victor Kinon on 3/8/2012

When selecting a business operation location for your New York or New Jersey business, there are a number of important factors to consider. While issues like cost, visibility, and convenience often make it to the top of...more

Fire Engineers, Models and Hired Guns

by Lovegrove Solicitors on 1/11/2012

In Australia engineers can be found accountable in common law, under statute in certain contexts and in some jurisdictions they can be found liable for professional misconduct. This paper will focus upon the emerging...more

Building surveying fees and the race to the bottom

by Lovegrove Solicitors on 12/1/2011

For those who are antagonistic about the imposition of a minimum level of fee regulation I say this - when Building Surveyors are afforded time and resources to do the job properly, the as-built product will be superior. ...more

Getting Infrastructure Projects Right from a Contractual Perspective

by Reed Smith on 10/25/2011

Many producers/traders harbour ambitious plans to acquire, expand or build larger and better networked infrastructure for the production, transportation, storage and processing of their commodities and products. Successful...more

Rogers Towers: Mobility Fee Ordinance Introduced to Jacksonville City Council and Set for September Hearings

by Rogers Towers on 8/14/2011

dinance 2011-536 has been introduced to the Jacksonville City Council and is currently scheduled for committee hearings during the week of September 5 and a vote by the Council on September 13. The Ordinance would...more

N.J. Casino Control Commission Issues Rules for Pilot Program for Licensing Small Casinos

by Duane Morris LLP on 6/22/2011

At its June 15, 2011, meeting, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (the "Commission") approved rules governing the issuance of the two casino licenses available under the recently enacted "boutique casino bill," S-1866....more

May 25, 2011 Cuyahoga County Economic Development Report

by Richik Sarkar on 5/25/2011

Economic development report says Cuyahoga County must make things easier for new businesses (From the Plain Dealer) -- The 28-page report urges local governments to standardize business policies. It pushes for disparate...more

"Pay Under Protest" Procedure For "Other Exactions" Is Not Applicable To All Development Exactions

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 4/12/2011

A California appellate court has ruled that the "pay-or-perform under protest" procedures of Government Code sections 66020 and 66021 do not apply to all types of development exactions. In its opinion, the Sixth Appellate...more

New Alternatives to Condominium Structure for Florida Real Estate Developers

by Duane Morris LLP on 1/25/2011

Florida's real estate market is showing signs of a turnaround. However, residential developers have appeared hesitant to construct new condominium projects. As an alternative to projects using a condominium form of ownership,...more

Connecticut Mechanic's Liens- The Basics

by Steve Basche on 1/11/2011

Basic information regarding the filing of a Mechanic's Lien in Connecticut. This quick summary provides just the critical information needed by construction professionals or attorneys not familiar with lien law in...more

SZD Public Law Case Law Update

by Ice Miller LLP on 7/20/2010

SZD’s Public Law Practice Group shares its review of important Ohio public and municipal case law. Please review our relevant public law case summaries from April - June, 2010. Cases are organized by topic, listed...more

County Approval Of Conditional Siting Agreement Not A Project Approval Under CEQA

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/16/2010

Last month the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth District provided important guidance on the issue of when approval of an agreement affecting a development constitutes approval of a “project” that requires review...more

Vietnam - Overview of Land Laws for Resort Development

by Quynh Pham on 7/14/2010

This is a good 3-page brief of land laws for foreign developers, prepared by Baker & McKenzie Vietnam Ltd....more

Massachusetts Court Invalidates Build-to-Suit Lease Under Construction Bid Laws

by Duane Morris LLP on 6/28/2010

Massachusetts' highest court recently ruled that a long-term lease of a build-to-suit dormitory facility to the University of Massachusetts, Lowell (UMass Lowell), violated the Commonwealth's public construction bid laws,...more

When Environmental Review Under the California Environmental Quality Act Becomes "Groundhog Day": What's a Frustrated Developer to...

by Miller Starr Regalia on 4/1/2010

Imagine you are a developer proposing a new subdivision project. Before the city council will consider your project for approval, an environmental impact report (“EIR”) must be prepared under the California Environmental...more

Is JESSICA the holy grail of urban regeneration?

by Jay Mehta on 1/7/2010

New JESSICA programme offers hope for recycling of structural funds in times of general budget cuts In times of tighter public budgets, anything which makes what money there is go further deserves close consideration. One...more

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