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If your neighbor is planning construction and needs access to your property, you’re entitled to more than just a handshake agreement. Here’s what you should
April 7, 2025
Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
If your neighbor is planning construction and needs access to your property, you’re entitled to more than just a handshake agreement. Here’s what you should
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
Navigating the complexities of construction dispute resolution requires a keen understanding of the available pathways, each with its unique benefits and drawbacks. The choice between
Understanding and navigating the intricacies of the New York Lien Law, including the rarely used Section 8, is crucial for contractors and material suppliers aiming
For construction industry professionals, real estate developers, and business owners, understanding New York Lien Law crucial. This section outlines trustees’ responsibilities in managing lien law
Navigating the complexities of the New York construction industry requires not only technical expertise but also a keen understanding of construction payment security. As a
In Matter of 269-273 14th St. NY Corp. v. Stein the Second Department considered whether an adjacent landowner, forced to allow access to a neighbor
Listen to KP’s Vincent Pallaci discuss various tools for challenging a mechanic’s lien in New York. Topics include the Lien Law Section 19 facial challenge
In our continuing series of videos discussing violations issued by the Suffolk County Office of Consumer Affairs KP’s Vincent Pallaci breaks down the potential viola
Earlier in 2013 a bill was proposed in the New York State Assembly that would prohibit clauses in construction contracts which require contractors or subcontractors to continue to perform unapproved or disputed work. The bill correctly identifies that
In American Curtain Wall v. NTD Construction Corp. a contractor sued for breach of contract. The defendant filed a motion to dismiss and argued that the contract was validly terminated because the contractor failed to pay its subcontractors
Its already April and the first quarter of 2011 is behind us. As we enter the second quarter and the construction busy season I offer the following tips to help contractors avoid problems and get paid in full
The New York legislature has proposed bill A05026 wherein General Obligations Law Section 5-322.1 would be amended to forbid an agreement to indemnify a promisee for damages caused by third party negligence. Section 5-322.1 already forbids indemnification agreements
Assembly bill A05023, if passed, would require owners to deposit retainage sums into an escrow based interest bearing account. The law would allow owners to keep the security of retainage until the project is complete and signed off
I often hear of situations where contractors entered into agreement that they failed to read. They then become shocked to learn that a certain provision was in the agreement and are devastated when the contract is enforced against
Generally, contractors are not entitled to an additional/separate payment for mobilization and demobilization costs. Presumably, when you bid the project you included your expected mobilization and demobilization costs in your price. However, mobilization and demobilization costs can become
In CNP Mech. Inc. v. Allied Bldrs. Inc. the Appellate Division reduced a trial verdict that had been rendered in favor of a subcontractor and against a prime contractor. While the trial judge awarded the subcontractor the full value
Retainage on a contract is often a subject of bitter dispute between parties to a construction contract. The partying that is receiving payment always wants the retainage to be minimal or eliminated all together. The party that is
One of the most important things for contractors to remember is that they must document their delay claims and change order claims and, perhaps more importantly, they must read their contracts. It seems simple, but for the majority
Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
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