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Practical updates on New York construction litigation, mechanics liens, contract disputes, access agreements, insurance issues, OSHA matters, and risk management for contractors, owners, developers, and property stakeholders.
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.
New York additional insured coverage attorney guidance for construction disputes, tenders, indemnity, general liability insurance, property damage, and litigation.
New York Prompt Payment Act attorney guidance for invoice approval, written disapproval, payment deadlines, retainage, interest, suspension, arbitration, and disputes.
New York payment bond deadline and notice guide for Miller Act, State Finance Law 137, private bonds, lien discharge bonds, surety claims, and lawsuits.
New York mechanic’s lien deadline guide for private commercial, single-family, retainage, public improvement, service, extension, and foreclosure deadlines.
Article 3-A Timing: Why the Facts Matter Article 3-A trust fund diversion claims are timing-sensitive, but the deadline analysis depends on the claim, the parties,
New York Wicks Law guide for public owners, contractors, subcontractors, separate specifications, multiple prime contracts, bidding, delay, and payment disputes.
When the Court of Appeals decision in Yenem Corp. v. 281 Broadway came down in 2012 it signaled a potential avalanche of strict liability claims against persons that “cause an excavation to be made.” The question remained: who causes an
The construction industry is dangerous. Major construction accidents can involve both a risk to life and property damage that can sometimes reach liability in the millions of dollars. In tight urban environments, like New York City, the risk
The liability of an architect or engineer may be in either contract or negligence, depending the basis of the claim and who has been damaged. Pursuant to Naetzker v. Brocton Central School District, 41 N.Y.2d 929 (1977), owners,
In New York, architects and engineers, as well as land surveyors, are required to be licensed by New York State. On the other hand, contractors and construction managers are not required to be licensed by the State, although
Architect’s and Engineer’s licenses can be placed on probation, suspended or even ultimately revoked if an architect or engineer practices without due care or engages in improper conduct relating to its profession. For example, an architect lost his
Introduction to Water Intrusion The protection of the exterior and interior aspects of a building from unwanted water, moisture and mold is a function of the integrity of the “building envelope”. Water intrusion, which is a breach and
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