Think, Before Threatening Not to Perform
This life lesson comes to us from the County of Rensselaer, outside of Albany.
They Are Not Called "Consequential Damages" For Nothing
In order to be recoverable, damages resulting from a breach of contract must have arisen “as a consequence”...
Hearsay Rule Revised. Yes, It’s a Big Deal
Suppose you’re working on a construction project and one of the workers for a plumbing company drops a pipe...
The Tantalizing Mysteries of Willfully Exaggerated Mechanic’s Liens
The subject of willfully exaggerated mechanic’s liens is a micro-specialty that seems to pack a disproporti...
Arbitration vs. Litigation vs. Mechanic’s Liens
Mechanic’s liens have often been forced to live in two worlds: litigation and arbitration.
New York Construction Wage Theft Law Signed
On January 4, 2022, a new law will come into effect in New York concerning nonpayment of wages to construct...
Be Careful When Claiming Adverse Possession — Lose, And You May Be Guilty Of Trespass
Prior to the revision to the Real Property and Proceedings Law in 2008, it was not especially hard to estab...