Construction Law Publications

The Construction Law Newsletter provides a snapshot of construction industry trends and is produced quarterly. The Construction Law Alert reports on breaking news impacting the construction industry.

2009  ::  2008  ::  2007  ::  2006  ::  2005  ::  2004  ::  2003  ::  2002
2001  ::  2000


Alert - December 18, 2009

  • Ohio Enacts “Construction Reform” for Three Test Projects



Newsletter - November 2009

  • Contractor at Risk on Unit Price Contract Without Change Order
  • Mechanic's Lien Case Results in Recovery of Attorney's Fees
  • NOF Not Required to Perfect Bond Claims on ODOT Work
  • ODOT Final Acceptance is Final Indeed
  • First Green Building Standard Contract Issued


Alert - September 3, 2009

  • Maryland's Highest Court Rules That Termination for Convenience Clauses Must be Exercised in Good Faith and Fair Dealing



Newsletter - September 2009

  • Important Time Limit for Filing Against the State
  • What Proof is Required to Cover Lost Profits?
  • Firm News



Alert - July 30, 2009

  • ConsensusDOCS Creates First Subsubcontract Agreement


Alert - July 20, 2009

  • Payment Bond Protections Under Attack in Ohio


Alert - June 17, 2009

  • Ohio Supreme Court Rules that Prevailing-Wage Does Not Apply To Off-Site Labor and Limits Standing To Sue on Employees' Behalf

 

Alert - June 11, 2009

  • Subcontractors:  Construction Trust Statute Held to Protect Debts Owed to Subcontractors Despite General Contractor's Bankruptcy



Newsletter - June 2009

  • New ConsensusDOCS on the Way
  • Stimulus Monies Slow to Arrive
  • Certain Specialty Trade Contractors Have Lower Failure Rate
  • General Contractors Still Potentially Responsible for Sub’s OSHA Violations
  • Firm News



Alert - May 4, 2009

  • ODOT’s Untimely Award of a Contract Lets the Contractor Walk Away From the Job.

 

Alert - April 30, 2009

  • Contractor Who “Bid Shops” Lets Sub’s Low Price “Off The Hook.”



Alert - April 15, 2009

  • Ohio Construction Reform Underway



Alert - April 2, 2009

  • New Transportation Bill Opens The Door For More Design-Build Work With ODOT 
  • Come Learn About ODOT's Design-Build Process At A FREE Morning Seminar at Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter


Alert - March 23, 2009

  • Gregory Quoted in ENR Article on Economic Slow Down


Newsletter - March 2009

  • The Stimulus - When Will the Cavalry Arrive?
  • Obama Issues Executive Order on PLAs
  • Much Change at ODOT
  • AIA Amends Payment Bond Form 
  • OSHA Is Still Working On Its New Crane and Derrick Standards
  • When Can a Party Who Does Not Breach The Contract Still be Liable?
  • Can a Trust Fund Help You Get Paid?
  • Ohio Valley ABC Files Prevailing Wage Complaints
  • Firm News


Alert - January 14, 2009

  • Kegler Brown Publishes 50 State Summaries

Alert - January 7, 2009
  • Top 5 Construction Law Developments of 2008