Tag Archives: construction law

ILN Today Post
April 16, 2020

CONSTRUCTION LAW UPDATE — SUSPENSION PERIOD LIFTED FOR CONSTRUCTION LIENS AND THE RELEASE OF HOLDBACK

By Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

On March 20, 2020, the Province of Ontario filed an order in council under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act effectively suspending until further notice all statutory limitation periods, including the limitation periods to preserve and perfect construction liens retroactive to March 16, 2020. However, the inclusion of construction liens in the suspension order proved highly problematic. Read the full article.

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ILN Today Post
September 27, 2019

OSHA Update: Record keeping and required postings

By McDonald Hopkins LLC

Updates on OSHA’s requirements for posting OSHA’s Form 300A (which summarizes job-related injuries and illnesses logged during 2018) and on record keeping requirements. READ MORE

Posted in Legal Updates | North America
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ILN Today Post
September 27, 2019

Recommendations for proper back charges on commercial construction projects

By McDonald Hopkins LLC

Back charges are commonplace on commercial construction projects. Whether you are a general contractor or subcontractor assessing back charges against a lower tier contractor or a lower tier subcontractor arguing against back charges that have been assessed against you, these four tips will provide insight into best practices for proper back charges to help you in your business.  READ MORE

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ILN Today Post
September 27, 2019

5 data privacy and cybersecurity tips for construction firms

By McDonald Hopkins LLC

No industry is immune from data privacy and cybersecurity threats, and that includes the construction industry. Here are five data privacy and cybersecurity tips construction firms should consider putting to use to protect themselves against these looming threats. READ MORE

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ILN Today Post
February 8, 2018

Limitation periods and standstill agreements: How can they impact your claims?

By Fladgate LLP of Fladgate LLP

Claims arising from construction projects often require consideration of the law of limitation.

Limitation periods are statutorily prescribed windows within which claimants must commence claims. These periods do not, however, sit naturally against the nature and timeline of projects, where numerous parties are involved, the period from commencement through to completion can span many years, and the parties’ liabilities extend beyond completion.

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Posted in Europe | Legal Updates
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ILN Today Post
November 10, 2017

Brexit – recent developments and the implications for some aspects of construction law

By Fladgate LLP of Fladgate LLP

The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill (informally known as the “Great Repeal Bill”) passed its second reading on 11 September. The Committee stage is scheduled for 14-15 November, although it is still possible that political pressures will derail that timetable. What impact will the bill, if it completes its passage, have on construction law?

It must be said at the outset that the bill is likely to undergo significant change before it is enacted. Over 400 amendments have been tabled by MPs. Any assessment at this stage must necessarily be provisional.

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Posted in Europe | Legal Updates
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July 13, 2017

Arnstein & Lehr Partner Gary Brown Talks Construction Law

By Arnstein & Lehr Construction Law Counselor of Arnstein & Lehr

Arnstein & Lehr Fort Lauderdale Partner Gary L. Brown presented an informational webinar titled, “Construction Law: Ultimate Bootcamp.” The topics discussed were Key Contract Terms, Managing Risk, Design Deficiencies, Changes and Delays, and Remedies for Non-Payment.

The webinar was co-sponsored and hosted by the Palm Beach County Bar Association live on June 27, 2017, but the recorded version can be viewed here.

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May 11, 2017

Fort Lauderdale Partner Gary Brown Publishes Update To His Book Florida Construction Defect Litigation

By Arnstein & Lehr Construction Law Counselor of Arnstein & Lehr

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Fort Lauderdale partner Gary Brown recently published an update to his book, Florida Construction Defect Litigation. It covers the legal framework within which construction defect claims are addressed, typical claims and defenses, contractual considerations, standards of care for contractors and design professionals, the applicability of insurance and surety bonds, and the role of experts.

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ILN Today Post
April 20, 2017

Grip tight and hold on: latest trends in the construction of amusement rides

By Fladgate LLP of Fladgate LLP

Quantitative risk assessment techniques are changing the way in which amusement rides are designed, inspected and operated.  Modern rides are becoming dependent on computer-based technology with control systems allowing rides to perform increasingly complex functions at very high speeds.  Passenger safety can depend on the correct operation of control systems and their failure could compromise safety.

Such developments mean that quantitative risk assessments are increasingly being applied to amusement rides.1  A quantitative risk assessment involves calculating the magnitude of a potential loss and the probability that such loss will occur.  An acceptable risk is only understood or tolerated where the cost or difficulty of implementing an effective countermeasure exceeds the expectation of loss.

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Posted in Europe | Legal Updates
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January 10, 2017

West Palm Beach Partner Covers Construction Defect Law on “Legal News & Review” Radio Program

By Arnstein & Lehr Construction Law Counselor of Arnstein & Lehr
Josh Atlas

Photo Courtesy of Legal News & Review

Arnstein & Lehr LLP West Palm Beach partner Joshua Atlas made a year-end appearance on local AM radio show, Legal News & Review, where he discussed construction defect and construction lien issues. Mr. Atlas was joined by William Cornwell of Weiss, Handler & Cornwell, P.A., who covered class action lawsuits, and legal panel host Toni Kissel, who discussed traffic ticket law. Click here to listen to the segment.

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