Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, December 2025A note from the editor of the Construction Law Section newsletter, Building Knowledge.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, November 2025A note from the Editor of the Building Knowledge Newlsetter, the newsletter of the Construction Law Section, regarding the current issue and upcoming CLE programs.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, October 2025A note from the Editor of Building Knowledge, the newsletter of the Construction Law Section.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, September 2025A note from the Editor of the Construction Law Section Newsletter providing a preview into the current issue.
Recent Legislation Affecting the Construction IndustryBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, September 2025Learn more about 3 bills that will impact construction law, including amendments to the Home Repair and Remodeling Act Governing Attorneys Fees, the Illinois Receivership Act, and restrictions in the State Agency Retainage Act.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, May 2025An introduction to the issue from the editor.
When Bad Things Happen to Good ProjectsBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, May 2025The article examines the suspension of construction projects, their causes, and the contractual rights and responsibilities involved. Industry-standard contracts like AIA A201 and ConsensusDocs 200 contain suspension clauses that allow owners to suspend work for convenience and outline contractor rights, including time and cost adjustments. Federal contracts also permit suspension but typically exclude profit in recovery. Levine's article highlights the need for contractors to follow claim procedures carefully and document delays and damages. It also covers force majeure clauses, emergency provisions, and differentiates between delay and disruption claims. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of proper contract drafting and timely communication to manage the impacts of suspension.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, February 2025An introduction to the issue from the editor.
From the EditorBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, January 2025An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Burrink Commercial Services v. New Life Covenant ChurchBy Samuel H. LevineCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2024In Burrink Commercial Services v. New Life Covenant Church, the appellate court dismissed a complaint to foreclose a mechanics lien as factually insufficient because the complaint improperly characterized two contracts as one.
Burrink Commercial Services v. New Life Covenant ChurchBy Samuel H. LevineReal Estate Law, December 2024In Burrink Commercial Services v. New Life Covenant Church, the appellate court dismissed a complaint to foreclose a mechanics lien as factually insufficient because the complaint improperly characterized two contracts as one.
Burrink Commercial Services v. New Life Covenant ChurchBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, May 2024In Burrink Commercial Services v. New Life Covenant Church, the appellate court dismissed a complaint to foreclose a mechanics lien as factually insufficient because the complaint improperly characterized two contracts as one.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, May 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, April 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, December 2023An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, August 2023An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, May 2023An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, March 2023An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, December 2022An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, August 2022An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, April 2022An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, January 2022An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, August 2021An introduction to the issue from the editor, Samuel H. Levine.
Don’t Lien on Me: Reprioritization of Mechanics LiensBy Samuel H. LevineReal Estate Law, June 2021Mechanics lien statutes are a delicate balance among the rights of owners, contractors, secondary subcontractors, and lenders.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, May 2021An introduction to the issue from the editor, Samuel H. Levine.
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