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Judicial License Agreements in NYC Webinar

Watch and listen to Kushnick Pallaci Managing Partner Vincent Pallaci discuss Judicial License Agreements in NYC in today’s Construction Law Webinar. You can learn more

Liquidating Agreements: What you should know

The Appellate Division, Second Department, recently issued a decision in Rad and D’Aprile, Inc. v. Arnell Construction Corp. where they analyzed the enforceability of liquidating agreements.

Judicial License Agreements in NYC Webinar

Watch and listen to Kushnick Pallaci Managing Partner Vincent Pallaci discuss Judicial License Agreements in NYC in today’s Construction Law Webinar. You can learn more about construction license agreements here: What is a “construction license access agreement?”

Should I let my neighbor perform underpinning?

What is underpinning? Underpinning is the process of installing a new “foundation” under your existing foundation as a means of structural support. It is typically necessary when your neighbor is developing their property and their new foundation (and

Pallaci Contributes to ABA 50 State Lien Law Handbook

For more than a year construction attorneys from across the United States that are members of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Construction Industry Forum have been collaborating on a 50 state survey of the lien laws of each

Liquidating Agreements: What you should know

The Appellate Division, Second Department, recently issued a decision in Rad and D’Aprile, Inc. v. Arnell Construction Corp. where they analyzed the enforceability of liquidating agreements. What is a liquidating agreement? A liquidating agreement in construction is an agreement

Construction mediation: Useful tool or waste of time?

What is construction mediation? Mediation is a form of “alternate dispute resolution” that is common in the construction industry.   Unlike litigation or arbitration, mediation is almost always not binding.  Mediation can always be voluntarily agreed to by the

Free Sample Final Lien Waiver (NY)

Click the link below for a free sample form of a final lien waiver in New York.   This is provided for informational purposes only.  You should consult with an attorney before using a lien waiver. Download a free

How to file a public improvement lien in New York

What is a public improvement lien? There are generally two types of liens in New York: a private improvement lien (filed against real property) and a public improvement lien (filed against a public fund).  Pursuant to Section 5

Extending a Mechanic’s Lien in New York

How long does a mechanic’s lien last? A mechanic’s lien is valid for a period of one year from recording. How do I extend a mechanic’s lien on a single family dwelling? To extend a mechanic’s lien on

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