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Understanding Wicks Law in New York Public Construction Projects New York’s Wicks Law is one of the most unique and frequently litigated public construction statutes
As of today (June 19, 2026), New York City home improvement contractors face a new compliance requirement that should immediately prompt revisions to their contract
Most New York construction professionals, developers, and property owners associate RPAPL § 881 with adjacent construction projects. The statute is frequently used to obtain court-ordered
Property owners and developers frequently rely on RPAPL § 881 when neighboring property owners refuse access needed to complete construction projects. A recent decision from
The New York Legislature is currently considering a significant amendment to New York Lien Law § 10 that would dramatically expand the time available to
In a significant decision for New York construction contractors and subcontractors alike, the Supreme Court, New York County, recently denied a petition by Tishman Construction
In a significant decision for contractors and property owners alike, the Appellate Division, Second Department, recently clarified the consequences of performing electrical work in New
If you’re a contractor in New York, few tools are more powerful than a mechanic’s lien. It gives you leverage, helps secure payment, and forces
In construction law, few issues are as serious—or as misunderstood—as the misappropriation of trust funds. New York’s Lien Law Article 3-A was created to protect
Effectively navigating the complexities of construction disputes demands a comprehensive understanding of the American Arbitration Association’s Construction Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. These rules provide a structured framework for resolving conflicts swiftly and equitably, offering a tailored alternative
The Appellate Division, Second Department, recently issued a decision in Rad and D’Aprile, Inc. v. Arnell Construction Corp. where they analyzed the enforceability of liquidating agreements. What is a liquidating agreement? A liquidating agreement in construction is an agreement
Many, if not most, construction and development contracts contain provisions requiring notice of claim to be served within some specified period of time and in a specified manner. Surprisingly, many contractors ignore these provisions or are simply oblivious
The Suffolk County Supreme Court recently issued a decision affirming long established concept in construction law that says a subcontractor may not maintain an unjust enrichment claim directly against an owner unless the owner has “assented” to the
In a recent Appellate Court decision the Court oveturned a lower court verdict in favor of homeowners that had sued their contract. The court also went to the extreme lengths of dismissing the complaint for failure to propertly
The First Department of the Appellate Division recently held that a contractor had waived certain claims in connection with a government contract because the contractor did not expressly set forth the claims in an extension of time request.
Every once in a while the New York Legislature has an idea that catches the attention of the construction industry. Once such idea is set forth in Assembly Bill 10446 which was sent to the committe on economic development
Often times the determining factor in whether to pursue litigation or not is the cost of the litigation (i.e. attorneys’ fees). Naturally, it doesn’t make sense to spend more than you will recover. When dealing with relatively low
Getting paid on a construction project in New York can sometimes be the most difficult part of the job. Finding an attorney that understands the construction industry can often be just as difficult. Kushnick Pallaci PLLC represents the
Changes occur constantly on a construction site, whether they are inadvertently caused by the weather, the negligence of another trade, or directly caused by the General Contractor, Owner and/or Architect via a construction change directive (CCD). All too
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