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Construction Law

Women-Owned Business Enterprise Loses “WBE” Certification Where Brothers Perform Important Functions Of The Business

In 1995, J.C. Smith, Inc. was certified by the State of New York as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (“WBE...

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

12/03/18

Construction Law

Liening for Unbilled Work and Unsigned Change Orders

The Appellate Division both giveth and taketh away—upholding a contractor’s right to file a mechanic’s lien...

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

11/12/18

Construction Law

In A Class of One’s Own

The New York Lien Law provides, in Article 3A, that money received from a project owner by a general contra...

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

10/22/18

Construction Law

Owner’s Payment to GC Is Absolute Defense to Sub’s Mechanic’s Lien Claim

It has long been well established that payment in full by the project owner to its general contractor prote...

Randy J. Heller

Of Counsel

10/01/18

Construction Law

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

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Women-Owned Business Enterprise Loses “WBE” Certification Where Brothers Perform Important Functions Of The Business

Liening for Unbilled Work and Unsigned Change Orders

In A Class of One’s Own

Owner’s Payment to GC Is Absolute Defense to Sub’s Mechanic’s Lien Claim

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?