News & Analysis as of

Construction law-news Conflict of Laws

Read need-to-know updates, commentary, and analysis on Construction issues written by leading professionals.
DLA Piper

Fortuity - Canadian Insurance News and Trends - February 2026

DLA Piper on

On January 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in Emond v Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., 2026 SCC 3. In a 7-2 decision, the Court ruled in favour of the insurer, finding its duty to indemnify under a...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Immigration Enforcement in 2026: What Construction Lawyers Need to Know

Mandelbaum Barrett PC on

In early 2026, immigration enforcement has quietly but materially begun reshaping labor dynamics in the U.S. construction industry.  What started out as immigration policy shifts, has morphed into high-profile raids by...more

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,...

Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: Associated General Contractors of America Comments on U.S. EPA Proposed Rule

The Associated General Contractors of America (“AGC”) submitted January 5th comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (collectively, “Corps”) on the proposed...more

Hinckley Allen

Federal Court Orders Release of Funding for Major New York-New Jersey Infrastructure Project

Hinckley Allen on

On February 6, 2026, Judge Jeannette A. Vargas of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) suspension...more

BCLP

Building Safety Act - Remediation Contribution Orders - Respondents’ Appeal Dismissed in Vista Tower

BCLP on

In Grey GR Limited Partnership v Edgewater (Stevenage) and others, the Upper Tribunal has dismissed the respondents’ appeal against the First Tier Tribunal decision granting a remediation contribution order (“RCO”) under s124...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Notice of Contract Mechanism for North Carolina Contractors and Subcontractors

Ward and Smith, P.A. on

The Notice of Contract Mechanism is one of the most misunderstood mechanisms within lien law, and can have significant financial impacts on general contractors and subcontractors alike. As construction attorneys in North...more

Miller Nash LLP

[Webinar] Workplace Investigations on the Rise in the Construction Industry: What to Look For, Why It Matters, and How to Get It...

Miller Nash LLP on

Construction employers face unique challenges when responding to workplace complaints. Rotating crews, multiple employers and unions operating on the same jobsite, and informal, fast-paced communication styles can increase...more

Benesch

Ohio Imposes New Mandatory E-Verify Requirements on Nonresidential Construction Employers

Benesch on

Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio employers engaged in non-residential construction are required to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm job candidates and employees working on covered projects are authorized to work in the...more

MG+M The Law Firm

States Revitalizing Design-Bid-Build for Tunnel Projects

MG+M The Law Firm on

Design-bid-build remains a widely used delivery method for tunnel projects, yet disputes often arise from subsurface conditions, risk allocation and misunderstandings about the roles and responsibilities of project...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Navigating Nor’easter Impacts and Protecting Your Contractual Rights: The Nor’easter’s Impact on Project Operations

The recent Nor’easter and large snow/ice storms are more than a logistical headache to contractors and subcontractors up and down the east and beyond; they bear significant cost considerations. The current weather impacts...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

B.C. Court of Appeal Confirms Owner Payment Obligations After Notice of Subcontractor Lien

In Lonsdale Quay Market Corporation v. Klondike Contracting Corporation (Lonsdale Quay Market), the British Columbia Court of Appeal issued a clear caution to owners who receive notice that a subcontractor has filed a lien....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

NYC Department of Buildings Now Requires Stakeholder Attestation for Unit Owner and Shareholder Alteration Filings

Fox Rothschild LLP on

Key Points- •New DOB Attestation Requirement: Effective Jan. 26, 2026, NYC Department of Buildings requires Condo/Co Op Board attestation in DOB NOW: Build before unit owner/shareholder alteration permits proceed. •Board...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

[Webinar] Government Contracting, Anti-DEI Implications & Pending Tariff Developments - February 24th, 11:00 am PT

Amundsen Davis LLC on

Businesses engaged in government contracting are facing increased regulatory scrutiny as federal priorities continue to shift. Recent developments—including emerging anti-DEI considerations and pending tariff matters—are...more

DLA Piper

Who Pays When Buildings Fail? Proposed Liability Changes And New Homeowner Protections

DLA Piper on

In August 2025, the Building and Construction Minister announced a major overhaul of the building consent system under the Building Act 2004 (New Zealand) (Act) – the most significant reform since the Act’s enactment. The...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The AVOID Act: A New Timeline for Liability in New York Construction Projects

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on

By April 18, 2026, New York construction litigation will operate on a faster—and far less forgiving—timeline. The Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay (the “AVOID Act”), signed into law on December 19, 2025,...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Takeaways From ALIS Law 2026: Where Hotel Deals Actually Get Stuck and How to Keep Them Moving

If there is one recurring friction point in today’s hotel market, it is not access to capital or demand uncertainty. It is execution — particularly where brand expectations, asset condition and ownership economics collide....more

Hogan Lovells

Amendment to the civil code for the state of Nuevo León regarding real estate pre-sale offers

Hogan Lovells on

On January 16, 2026, Decree Number 178 was published in the Official Gazette of the Free and Sovereign State of Nuevo León (“POE”), by which Articles 1720 Bis, 1720 Bis 1, 1720 Bis 2, 1720 Bis 3, 1720 Bis 4, 1720 Bis 5, and...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Which developers are entitled to a refund expenses?

In recent years, development expenses in Israel Land Authority (ILA) tenders have become one of the most complex and controversial issues for the real estate tax authorities. High payments for development expenses, combined...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Governor Phil Murphy Signs New Jersey’s Publics Works Contractor Registration Act into Law

On January 12, 2026, Governor Phil Murphy signed S-4281 (substituted by A-4006) into law, updating New Jersey’s Public Works Contractor Registration Act. The new statute meaningfully changes how partnerships and joint...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Washington HB 2191 Update (Jan. 28, 2026): Key Changes and Contractor Next Steps

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on

Earlier this month, we analyzed House Bill 2191, the proposed legislation that would significantly expand wage and benefit liability in Washington’s construction industry. On January 28, 2026, lawmakers released a substitute...more

Hinckley Allen

Real Estate – 2025 in Review

Hinckley Allen on

Commercial and Retail Development - Assisting a commercial developer with a significant development in New Hampshire to revitalize a historic casino and beachfront district. The development will include a 52,000 sf...more

Akerman LLP

Governor Hochul’s Proposed SEQRA Reforms: Seeking to Accelerate Development

Akerman LLP on

In a January 15, 2026, press release entitled “Let them Build,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced what her office called “a series of landmark reforms to speed up housing and infrastructure projects…[with] a series of...more

Littler

Ohio’s E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon

Littler on

Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio’s E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any “nonresidential” construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations....more

Morgan Lewis

Using AI to Improve Safety: Managing the Legal Risks Alongside the Benefits

Morgan Lewis on

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool in workplace safety programs—but its use also raises complex legal and governance questions. This Insight examines how employers can integrate AI into safety...more

Frantz Ward LLP

Don’t Forget the Damages

Frantz Ward LLP on

During litigation, it’s easy to focus on the merits without addressing how much you are seeking to recover. Sometimes a party is so focused on fault that they disregard the obligation to prove the extent of damages with...more

10,470 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 419

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide