Construction Law

Legislation permitting claims against contractors for negligent construction passes Senate
Until now, homeowners have only been able to sue their contractors for defective construction under expressed or implied warranties agreed to in their contract.  Mercer Island Senator, Brian Weinstein, however, is hoping to change that...

Disputes With Homebuilders - A New Law
On January 1, 2006, New Hampshire HB 469, goes into effect. This new law will regulate disputes between homeowners and building contractors relative to residential construction defects...

Negligent construction bill dies in House of Representatives
Senate Bill 6385 which sought to create a cause of action for homeowners against contractors for negligent construction failed to reach the House floor for debate and approval. 

Contractors, Consider Upgrading Your License Over Risking Disciplinary Action
                        In South Carolina, general and mechanical contractors have limitations on the amount of money a project they undertake may cost, unless the contractors qualify for the unlimited group...

Protecting Your Company's Financial Interests During Tough Times
In today's construction market, contractors face increasing challenges thanks to a slowdown in construction projects, problems in obtaining credit, fewer investors for projects, high construction costs, and slow payment or nonpayment by clients...

Learn how to pick a contractor
Planning to do a remodel on your home? Labor and Industries is attending home shows statewide to educate homeowners about how to check out contractors. The Attorney General's Office received more than 800 complaints last year about contractors...

New York Building Codes
Building and constructions laws in New York

Construction Site Accidents
Lawsuits related to accidents

Ladder Accident Injury Claims
Were you or a loved one injured in a ladder accident?

Stock Market Losses
alleging bad financial advice and conflicts of interest.

TransUnion
Class action credit practices suit offers free credit monitoring services for millions.

Great-West Lifeco Must Pay $456 Million In London Life Class Action
Great-West Lifeco Must Pay $456 Million In London Life Class Action

Rock Band Great White
Settles Over 2003 Station NightClub Fire

Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Water Park
Faces Class Action

Kitec
Majestic Plumbing to Pay Homeowners $475,000