What is a Lien Law Section 59 Demand to Foreclose?
When a property owner receives a mechanic’s lien the first question they ask is usually “how do I get rid of this lien?” Well if the
February 3, 2018
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When a property owner receives a mechanic’s lien the first question they ask is usually “how do I get rid of this lien?” Well if the
“What is a mechanic’s lien discharge bond?” This question often confuses and perplexes construction professionals and inexperienced attorneys alike. Here at Kushnick Pallaci we often
If you are in the construction industry in New York then chances are that at some point in time you have either asked for a
“How do I file a mechanic’s lien in New York?” That might be one of the most common questions we hear here at Kushnick Pallaci
Kushnick Pallaci is proud to welcome Stephanie N. Hill as an associate to the practice. Ms. Hill is a 2013 graduate of St. John’s Law
Kushnick Pallaci congratulates firm attorneys Vincent T. Pallaci and Jeffrey A. Lhuillier on being named 2017 “rising stars” in the field of construction litigation by
Lien Law Section 12 seems pretty clear but its always nice to have the Appellate Division confirm that clarity. In Munoz Trucking Corp. v. Darcon Const.
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
In County Wide Flooring, Corp. v. Town of Huntington the Court was faced with a motion to discharge a public improvement lien and dismiss the foreclosure
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
In County Wide Flooring, Corp. v. Town of Huntington the Court was faced with a motion to discharge a public improvement lien and dismiss the foreclosure action. The contractor apparently filed two mechanic’s liens. It failed to foreclose on
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
For contractors, one of the most important documents to know, and understand, is your commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy. The CGL policy is equally important to general contractors, subcontractors, residential contractors, commercial contractors and public works contractors.
One of the most effective weapons against mechanic’s lien abuse by contractors is the owner’s ability to use Lien Law Section 39 and 39-a to defend against a “willful exaggeration” of a mechanic’s lien. However, the burden of
Global Law Experts (GLE) has named Kushnick Pallaci PLLC as the “Boutique Construction Law Firm of the Year in New York – 2017.” During the recommendations stage, GLE received over 150,000 responses from business directors, in-house counsel, independent
Rare Lien Commentary from Court of Appeals It is not often that the Court of Appeals chimes in on issues relating to the Lien Law in New York. As construction practitioners, if we get a decision a year
In a recent decision out of the First Department the Court held that the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is a “public corporation” withing the contemplation of the Lien Law and, as such, the George
The firm’s managing member, Vincent T. Pallaci, announced that, effective as of May 1, 2017, the firm had completed is move to its new headquarters in Bohemia, New York. The firm will continue to maintain its strategic offices
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