The Governor signed a bill on January 25, 2021 (the “Bill”), “to back New York’s construction workers in their fight against wage theft and help those seeking justice to navigate
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General Business Law § 771 Amended to Require Contractors And Subcontractors To Disclose The Existence Of Property And Casualty Insurance
The Governor signed a bill on October 25, 2021, amending General Business Law § 771[1] to require contractors and subcontractors to disclose the existence of property and casualty insurance…
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State Finance Law § 139-f(a) Amended To Remove Definition of Substantial Completion
The Governor signed a bill on January 6, 2021, amending State Finance Law § 139-f(a)[i] to remove the statutory definition of “substantial completion”, in relation to payments on public…
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Obtaining A Temporary License To Enter Onto Your Neighbor’s Property
Property lines in New York and especially in New York City are usually very close together – sometimes in what are referred to as “lot line” configurations (properties with building…
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Basic Legal Considerations for Construction Companies During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty and upheaval to communities and businesses across the country. There is particular confusion in the New York construction industry about which types of construction…
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