Judicial License Agreements in NYC Webinar
Watch and listen to Kushnick Pallaci Managing Partner Vincent Pallaci discuss Judicial License Agreements in NYC in today’s Construction Law Webinar. You can learn more
August 2, 2020
Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
Watch and listen to Kushnick Pallaci Managing Partner Vincent Pallaci discuss Judicial License Agreements in NYC in today’s Construction Law Webinar. You can learn more
What is underpinning? Underpinning is the process of installing a new “foundation” under your existing foundation as a means of structural support. It is typically
For more than a year construction attorneys from across the United States that are members of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Construction Industry Forum have
The Appellate Division, Second Department, recently issued a decision in Rad and D’Aprile, Inc. v. Arnell Construction Corp. where they analyzed the enforceability of liquidating agreements.
Two Nassau County home owners were sued by a contractor that filed a mechanic’s lien against their property and claimed it was not paid in
What is construction mediation? Mediation is a form of “alternate dispute resolution” that is common in the construction industry. Unlike litigation or arbitration, mediation is
Click the link below for a free sample form of a final lien waiver in New York. This is provided for informational purposes only. You
Click below to view a free sample form for a mechanic’s lien in New York: Click Here to Download Free PDF Form
What is a public improvement lien? There are generally two types of liens in New York: a private improvement lien (filed against real property) and
Subcontractors may be protected against damages a property owner is at fault for through an agreement with the contractor. The contractor and subcontractor may arrange that the contractor will reimburse the subcontractor for damages it sustains at the
General Business Law § 777-a provides for a housing merchant implied warranty in the contract of sale for all new homes, which survives the passing of title. Pursuant to the statute, the home must be free from all
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Construction contracts typically included a list of causes that allow the owner to terminate the contract either for cause or for convenience. Contractors are also given the right to terminate the contract for cause under certain circumstances. The
A contractor may be found liable for an act of negligence which results in the creation of a dangerous condition upon a public street or sidewalk . A contractor may be required to indemnify their employer when their
Mistakes often occur when preparing a bid for a construction contract. Usually, a mistake comes in the form of incorrectly adding figures or inaccurate transfer of figures from calculation sheets to bid proposal sheets. Furthermore, specifications may be
Despite the inclusion of a “no damages for delay” clause in a construction contract, parties to the contract may still be able to recover for damages they incur as a result of project delays. While various parties include
As the party with the ultimate responsibility for a construction project, an owner has statutory and common-law obligations to protect workers from accidents that are capable of being anticipated. However, an owner does not have an obligation to
Prompt written notice of any act or event that caused delay is often required and usually contained in construction contracts, and may be a condition precedent to request an extension of time, to not complete the work as
Acceleration is a means by which work that is behind schedule is caught up to the contract completion date. There are many methods to achieve acceleration, such as placing extra laborers on the job, working overtime, obtaining more
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