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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

North Carolina Legislature Uncovers "Hidden Liens"

by Saxby Chaplin | Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC on 3/15/2013

Executive Summary: North Carolina implements “lien agent” law for construction projects. The North Carolina General Assembly recently enacted significant changes to North Carolina's mechanics lien laws. These changes...more

Real Estate Alert - New Jersey Enacts New Rebuilding Rules In Response To Superstorm Sandy

by Thomas Letizia | Pepper Hamilton LLP on 2/5/2013

The impact of Superstorm Sandy on New Jersey was enormous: nearly 346,000 housing units either destroyed or damaged and 190,000 businesses affected. Sandy demonstrated just how vulnerable to damage much of the low-lying areas...more

Changes to North Carolina Mechanics Lien Laws

by Poyner Spruill LLP on 7/27/2012

In July, Governor Perdue signed two bills into law which make substantial changes to the state’s mechanics lien and bond laws. With respect to private projects, the most significant changes relate to the creation of “Lien...more

Summary of New Ohio Oil & Gas Legislation

by Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 6/28/2012

On June 11, 2012, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed Senate Bill 315 (“S.B. 315”) into law. S.B. 315 addresses a wide array of issues and substantially revises the sections of Revised Code 1509 and Revised Code 4906. S.B. 315...more

Construction Oberview: 2012 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Update

by Ober|Kaler on 5/15/2012

A number of bills were passed during the Maryland General Assembly's 2012 legislative session that will impact certain sectors of the construction industry. Ober|Kaler has put together brief summaries of certain bills from...more

Second Annual Greenbuild Legal Forum Highlights Unique Challenges and Opportunities for Green Building Lawyers

by Daniel Sheridan on 10/8/2011

The Second Annual Legal Forum at Greenbuild 2011 covered a wide variety of legal issues involved in green building which were presented by more than 10 expert panelists from the US and Canada...more

Ejerskifteforsikring og tilstandsrapporter - nyeste domme/kendelser

by Simon Heising on 3/15/2011

Oversigt i summarisk form over den nyere praksis vedrørende tilstandsrapporter, bygningssagkyndiges ansvar og ejerskifteforsikringer....more

2011 ALTA Standards

by Jill Gray on 2/23/2011

These standards went into effect on February 23rd, 2011. Be sure to quote your work accordingly!...more

2010 South Carolina Constrution Law Update

by William Watkins on 9/9/2010

This is an update on the key decisions in South Carolina concerning Construction Law. Mechanics liens, contract, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, litigations,...more

Green Building Update - July 24, 2009

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 7/24/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Allstate's green data center video *Green Building Focus ..AIA examines green building status ..LEED-EB may grow exponentially *Coolwall coating wins top award *Green building demand up in South...more

Green Building Update - December 31, 2008

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 12/31/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: *Lower fuel and home prices stall some green homes *The recession is poised to help green homes *Green Building Focus ..Buildings without AC: the latest green building trend *Insurance struggles to...more

Real Estate Tip

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 4/5/2008

In this Real Estate Tip: *Are you using the best title insurance form? *Consider Switching to the 2006 Policy Please see full bulletin for more information....more

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