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For the purposes of Labor Law §§ 240 and 241, construction managers are typically not deemed a contractor or agent of a contractor. Borbeck v. Hercules Construction Corp., 48 A.D.3d 498 (2nd Dep’t 2008). However, if a construction
Pursuant to New York’s Lien Law § 41, a lien foreclosure action may be maintained by the lienor, his assignee or legal representative. Furthermore, if two or more lienors have filed notices of lien against the same real
New York Lien Law § 34 provides that any contract, agreement or understanding waiving a right to file or enforce any lien is void as against public policy and wholly unenforceable. Rotodyne, Inc. v. Consolidated Edison Co. of
Injuries are an unfortunate part of construction. Whether it is an injured worker or just someone passing through, injuries can have a devastating impact on contractors. After dealing with the immediate medical needs, the contract must turn its
The slumping economy has hit contractors hard, especially small to mid size firms that concentrate on residential construction. There are a few simple things that you, the contractor, can do to protect your business and minimize the negative
If you have been around the construction industry long enough then you know that payment disputes are part of the package. But how do you make sure that you do everything necessary to give yourself a chance to
Pursuant to Lien Law § 38, a lienor who has filed a notice of lien must, upon demand, provide a statement which sets forth the items of labor and materials supplied and the value thereof which make up
This article is an excerpt. Download the NFIP Summary of Coverage to read the entire article. This document was prepared by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help you understand your flood insurance policy. It provides general information
Pursuant to Lien Law § 39, if a court should find that a lienor has willfully exaggerated the amount claimed in a lien as stated in the notice of lien, the lienor’s lien shall be declared void and
In Interior Building Services, Inc. v. Broadway 1384 LLC et al. a number of contractors, including a the general contractor, filed mechanic’s liens and sough to enforce them through a foreclosure action. All of the construction was provided
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