Lien Law Section 76 Trust Fund Accounting Rights Upheld
In a significant decision for New York construction contractors and subcontractors alike, the Supreme Court, New York County, recently denied a petition by Tishman Construction
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In a significant decision for New York construction contractors and subcontractors alike, the Supreme Court, New York County, recently denied a petition by Tishman Construction
In a significant decision for contractors and property owners alike, the Appellate Division, Second Department, recently clarified the consequences of performing electrical work in New
If you’re a contractor in New York, few tools are more powerful than a mechanic’s lien. It gives you leverage, helps secure payment, and forces
In construction law, few issues are as serious—or as misunderstood—as the misappropriation of trust funds. New York’s Lien Law Article 3-A was created to protect
Case BackgroundThis case arose out of a construction project involving the installation of a stormwater filtration system. Park East Construction Corp. (“Park East”), the general
By Kushnick Pallaci PLLC — New York Construction Law Attorneys A recent decision from the Appellate Division, Second Department, offers a sharp warning to contractors

A practical Local Law 11 and FISP guide for New York City owners, condominium and cooperative boards, and managing agents addressing Cycle 10, facade repair contracts, neighbor access, insurance, change orders, and disputes.
AIA versus custom construction contract guidance for New York owners, contractors, subcontractors, payment, change orders, liens, indemnity, insurance, and disputes.
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