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For home improvement contractors working in Suffolk County, compliance with local consumer protection laws is not optional — it’s a business necessity. The Suffolk County
Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths in construction—and also one of the most frequently cited OSHA violations. If you’re
Construction projects are complex—especially in a place like Long Island, where strict regulations, tight timelines, and high-dollar investments are the norm. Whether you’re a general
New York City construction projects often affect neighboring buildings—and not always in good ways. If your property has been damaged due to nearby construction, you
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If your neighbor is planning construction and needs access to your property, you’re entitled to more than just a handshake agreement. Here’s what you should
Effectively navigating the complexities of construction disputes demands a comprehensive understanding of the American Arbitration Association’s Construction Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. These rules provide
Navigating the complexities of construction dispute resolution requires a keen understanding of the available pathways, each with its unique benefits and drawbacks. The choice between
Understanding and navigating the intricacies of the New York Lien Law, including the rarely used Section 8, is crucial for contractors and material suppliers aiming
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.
Once you have secured your loved ones, the inevitable next item on the agenda is to secure your property. Thankfully, most of us have insurance that covers damage that storms cause to our property. For those of
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
A new ACORD form 855 is scheduled to be promulgated by ACORD beginning in June 2014. According to a press release issued by the Professional Insurance Agents (www.pia.org), the new form is “the product of more than a
Click on the link below to download a copy of Vincent T. Pallaci’s presentation to the Nassau County Bar Association’s Construction Law Committee . The presentation was entitled Insurance Provisions and Issues for the NY Construction Industry. Vincent
The New York State Court of Appeals, in its 2009 decision in Pioneer Towers Owners Ass’n v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Company, held that damage to a building caused by excavation work being conducted on an adjacent
Normally, an insured cannot recover on negligence or breach of contract actions against its insurance broker for having procured coverage, even though the coverage was not entirely in accord with what the inured had requested. As such, if
Pursuant to FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a flood is defined as a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of two or more acres of normally dry land area or of two or more
Injuries are an unfortunate part of construction. Whether it is an injured worker or just someone passing through, injuries can have a devastating impact on contractors. After dealing with the immediate medical needs, the contract must turn its
This article is an excerpt. Download the NFIP Summary of Coverage to read the entire article. This document was prepared by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help you understand your flood insurance policy. It provides general information
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