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The New York Legislature is currently considering a significant amendment to New York Lien Law § 10 that would dramatically expand the time available to
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
In the world of construction litigation, the New York Lien Law—and in particular, Article 3-A—plays a crucial role in protecting the interests of subcontractors, material
By Kushnick Pallaci PLLC — New York Construction Law Attorneys A recent decision from the Appellate Division, Second Department, offers a sharp warning to contractors
When it comes to building maintenance in New York City, few compliance requirements are as significant—or as complex—as Local Law 11, also known as the
By Kushnick Pallaci PLLC | www.nyconstructionlaw.com Introduction If you’re starting a construction project in New York—whether it’s a major commercial build or a residential renovation—you’ll
HVS, LLC v Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. Decided 9/24/15 by the Supreme Court, Rockland County The issue in this appeal concerns the validity of an arbitration agreement entered into by the parties. The parties entered into a written
The New York legislature has proposed bill A05026 wherein General Obligations Law Section 5-322.1 would be amended to forbid an agreement to indemnify a promisee for damages caused by third party negligence. Section 5-322.1 already forbids indemnification agreements
In CNP Mech. Inc. v. Allied Bldrs. Inc. the Appellate Division reduced a trial verdict that had been rendered in favor of a subcontractor and against a prime contractor. While the trial judge awarded the subcontractor the full value
Up until recently, anyone that submitted a claim under a payment bond on a public project in New York could expect that the statute of limitations to bring a claim was one year from the time that payment
Up until recently, anyone that submitted a claim under a payment bond on a public project in New York could expect that the statute of limitations to bring a claim was one year from the time that payment
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
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