The Right to Financial Information on a Non-Public New York Construction Project
Cash flow is the lifeblood of the construction industry. Contractors/subcontractors/suppliers want to...
Lien Law Amendment: Right Result. Wrong Reason.
The NYS Legislature recently passed a law requiring all mechanic’s liens to disclose on the face of t...
The New York Lien Law §76 Demand To A Contractor
A construction contractor often receives a demand for information--under New York Lien Law §76 -- for...
Court Holds 6-Month Limitation Period “Unreasonable and Unenforceable”
"A limitation period that expires before suit can be brought is not really a limitation period at all...
Willful Exaggeration of Lien For Extra Work
The Lien Law seeks to punish a willful exaggeration of a mechanic’s lien, not honest differences of o...
Personal Liability for Trust Fund Diversion By Home Improvement Contractor
A recent decision highlights the special remedy available to an owner of a home improvement whose con...