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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
Listen to Kushnick Pallaci PLLC’s managing Member Vincent Pallaci breakdown and explain the face of a violation received from the Suffolk County Office of Consumer
Navigating legal and insurance considerations is essential for mitigating liabilities and safeguarding against potential risks associated with adjacent property construction. Understanding contractual obligations, insurance coverage
Implementing best practices for monitoring adjacent property construction promotes proactive risk management, enhances project efficiency, and minimizes adverse impacts on neighboring properties. By integrating comprehensive
Negotiating a construction contract can be a complex and crucial process that significantly impacts the success of your project. Whether you’re a property owner, developer,
Mechanic’s Lien on a Public Improvement Must be filed within thirty (30) days of the time that the project was completed and accepted (Lien Law §12) May demand that the public entity provide notice of completion and acceptance
In Laws Constr. Corp. v. Town of Patterson (2nd Dept. January 2016), the plaintiff submitted the lowest bid to the Town of Patterson (the “Town”) for a construction project. Construction was delayed and the Town Supervisor released a
Inspectronic Corp. v. Gottlieb Skanska, Inc. (2nd Dept. January 2016) involved a contract wherein the Plaintiff was to perform seven specific items in its “scope of work” but only completed three out of the seven before the defendant terminated
HVS, LLC v Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. Decided 9/24/15 by the Supreme Court, Rockland County The issue in this appeal concerns the validity of an arbitration agreement entered into by the parties. The parties entered into a written
City of Troy, N.Y. v 1776 Sixth Ave., Troy, LLC Decided November 12, 2015 at App. Div. 3rd Dep’t. The issue here was whether the language of the contract excused Defendant’s performance by the requisite deadline. The parties
It is a well known and long upheld principle in New York that where work requires a license, and the plaintiff does not have such a license, the plaintiff is not entitled to recover payment under any theory
General Municipal law §103 governs all contracts for public work involving an expenditure of more than $35,000 and all purchase contracts involving an expenditure of more than $20,000. It requires that the contract be awarded to the lowest
Education Law §3813 sets forth strict requirements for a contractor, or any other party, to secure its claim against a school district. This statute creates a condition precedent in maintaining an action against a school district: a notice
In Pike Co. v. Customweld Industries, the Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed a 2012 decision and order of the Honorable Emily Pines (Suffolk County) wherein it was determined that questions of fact existed as to whether Pike had
In A&L Construction Corp. v. East Harlem Developers, the Supreme Court was faced with a situation where a contractor sought payment for monies allegedly due under the contract. The contractor moved for summary judgment on an account stated
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