Emails Held Not to Satisfy Contractual Notice Requirements
Construction contracts for public improvements are notoriously tough on contractors.
Court Finds Lien Law Trust Funds to be Diverted Despite Replenishment
The trust fund provisions of the New York Lien Law are complicated and arcane. But some basic concept...
When Your Next-Door Neighbor Starts Excavating...
The Building Code imposes strict liability on a builder who damages a neighbor’s property while excavating....
Suing an Architect or Engineer for Malpractice—How Soon?
It is well settled that an action against an architect or engineer arising out of his or her malpractice m...
Court Allows Tolling Of Time To Renew Mechanic's Lien Due To COVID-19
Mechanic’s liens, because of the way they encumber property and interfere with payments on construction pro...
Invoicing Can Start The Ticking Of The Limitations Clock
Previous blog posts have reminded the industry that a statute, or the contract itself, may shorten the time...
It’s Wrong. But What Kind Of Wrong?
When someone commits an act or omission which the law determines is wrong, it can often be pigeon-holed int...
Tax Increases After Election Day? Here’s What to Do Now
When the tax law changed in 2017, the benefits to taxpayers were expected to last through 2025.
