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New York’s Construction Reporting Pay Act takes effect December 8, 2026. Learn how four-hour reporting pay, short-notice cancellation pay, prevailing-wage requirements, and contract cost allocation affect contractors and subcontractors.
Unpaid for labor or materials on a federal construction project? A Miller Act payment bond claim may provide another path to recovery. Learn who qualifies, which deadlines matter, and how Kushnick Pallaci can help assess your claim.
A New York construction license agreement is both a project-control document and a potential court exhibit. Learn how experienced counsel can reduce disputes, protect the property and schedule, and build a stronger RPAPL 881 record if litigation becomes necessary.
Many New York construction contract failures begin after signing. Learn how project teams can preserve notices, payment rights, delay proof, insurance coverage, lien claims, and default remedies.
A review of New York appellate decisions involving RPAPL 881 during the first half of 2026 and their practical lessons for access disputes.
Five New York appellate decisions from the first half of 2026 examine mechanic’s lien expiration, notice of pendency, Article 3-A pleading, summary discharge, itemization, and lower-tier lien-fund proof.
Filing a mechanic’s lien is only the first step. Learn what happens if a New York mechanic’s lien is not extended or foreclosed, and what contractors and owners should do before lien rights are lost.
NYC building owner guide to mechanic’s lien options after a contractor payment dispute: Section 38 demands, defective work defenses, bonding, discharge, and litigation.
What NYC owners can do when a neighbor refuses scaffolding or access, including construction access agreements and RPAPL 881 court-ordered licenses.
Experienced New York construction counsel
Kushnick Pallaci PLLC represents contractors, owners, developers, design professionals, property stakeholders, insurers, and sureties in construction disputes throughout New York. Speak with counsel about the facts, deadlines, documents, and leverage that should shape the next move.
