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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.
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
New York construction contract negotiation tips for scope, payment, change orders, delay, lien waivers, pay-if-paid, insurance, indemnity, and disputes.
In the bustling landscape of New York City, construction projects are not just a common sight but also a testament to growth and development. However,
Introduction Receiving an OSHA citation can be a daunting experience for any business. However, it’s essential to understand that you can challenge these citations if
Introduction Safety isn’t just a priority in the high-stakes construction world—it’s a legal and ethical obligation. Yet, despite stringent regulations and extensive safety protocols, construction
Introduction Navigating the complexities of the construction industry on Long Island demands more than just skillful project management and craftsmanship. It requires legal expertise to
Delays are often inevitable in construction projects and can significantly impact timelines, budgets, and relationships between parties involved. When these delays occur, stakeholders may seek
Insurance is one of the most important things for anyone in construction to understand. However, many people often do not know the critical differences between
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – Kushnick Pallaci PLLC, a construction law firm in New York, is pleased to announce a significant substantial settlement
In Sato Construction Co. v. 17 and 24 Corporation the owner of the project hired the contractor to restore several windows of a building that had been designated as historical landmarks. After the restoration work began the architect sent a
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 slumping economy has hit contractors hard, especially small to mid size firms that concentrate on residential construction. There are a few simple things that you, the contractor, can do to protect your business and minimize the negative
New York construction payment attorney guidance for unpaid fees, mechanic’s liens, payment bonds, Prompt Payment Act claims, trust funds, arbitration, and litigation.
Now that Hurricane Sandy has passed, we are receiving questions about insurance coverage regarding making a claim, damage caused by surging water, falling trees, wind and damage to roofs, homes, cars, etc Here are a few examples(please note
With Hurricane Sandy barreling down on the East Coast everyone should naturally be concerned, first and foremost, with protecting their safety and the safety of their friends, neighbors and family. But when the storm clears there will undoubtedly
In Farrell Bldg. Co., Inc. v. Shinnecock Electric, Inc. a general contractor sued its former subcontractor for breach of contract. The subcontractor, an electrician, apparently intentionally abandoned the subject project (so says the Second Department) and unilaterally terminated
In New York any provision in a construction contract that attempts to prohibit another party to the contract from suspending work under the construction contract if another party fails to make prompt payments under the contract is void. Note
The New York State Legislature recently amended Section 5-322.1 of the General Obligations Law to declare that any contract provision which requires a subcontractor to exhaust all other remedies prior to filing a claim on a payment bond
How much thought have you put into your commercial general liability insurance policy? Have you ever really read it? Have you ever sat down with your broker or your attorney and gone through it to see just what
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