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Case Threatening To Redefine Liability For Subway Construction Work Is Thrown Out By Appellate Court

In a case that had the potential to upend the world of subway construction, the Appellate Division affirmed...

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

10/01/18

Construction Law

A Shortened Statute Of Limitation - How Low Can You Go?

In construction contracts, it is fairly common to have a provision shortening the time within which to brin...

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

08/01/18

Construction Law

What Is A Coop, For Lien Purposes?

Many folks know that different rules apply to private vs. public improvement mechanic’s liens.

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

07/18/18

Construction Law

What Should I Do When Someone Files a Lien Against My Home in NY?

5 Things to Check When Liened

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

06/27/18

Construction Law

Liening for Pre-Construction Services? Yes and No.

Decades of cases still have not resolved the issue of what, if any, pre-construction services are lienable....

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

05/23/18

Construction Law

Another Mechanic’s Lien Bites the Dust

Contractors providing labor, materials, and equipment to a construction project are usually confident in th...

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

05/16/18

Construction Law

One Word In An Indemnification Clause Spells the Difference Between Liability And Dismissal

In an action seeking indemnification from three contractors, one walks away with no liability while the oth...

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

05/16/18

Construction Law

Liquidating Agreements: Biting the Hand That Won’t Feed You

When a subcontractor has a claim for damages caused by the owner of the project, it must enter into a “liqu...

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

05/09/18

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Case Threatening To Redefine Liability For Subway Construction Work Is Thrown Out By Appellate Court

A Shortened Statute Of Limitation - How Low Can You Go?

What Is A Coop, For Lien Purposes?

What Should I Do When Someone Files a Lien Against My Home in NY?

Liening for Pre-Construction Services? Yes and No.

Another Mechanic’s Lien Bites the Dust

One Word In An Indemnification Clause Spells the Difference Between Liability And Dismissal

Liquidating Agreements: Biting the Hand That Won’t Feed You