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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,
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
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
Downloand this free quick reference guide for Importat Payment Recover Deadlines in the New York Construction Industry. Click Deadlines to download the PDF file now.
In a recent Appellate Court decision the Court oveturned a lower court verdict in favor of homeowners that had sued their contract. The court also went to the extreme lengths of dismissing the complaint for failure to propertly
Typically, a home improvement contractor that does not have a home improvement license, and plead the existence of the license in its compaint, loses a lawsuit and is not entitled to recover monies owed. The Nassau County Suprme
The First Department of the Appellate Division recently held that a contractor had waived certain claims in connection with a government contract because the contractor did not expressly set forth the claims in an extension of time request.
Often times the determining factor in whether to pursue litigation or not is the cost of the litigation (i.e. attorneys’ fees). Naturally, it doesn’t make sense to spend more than you will recover. When dealing with relatively low
Performing construction in New York City can often involve working in tight quarters. As a result, it is often necessary to enter your neighbor’s property in order to perform the work and, perhaps more importantly, to erect protection
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