Anybody who works construction will tell you, "Changes happen." However, change orders can become a source of major frustration for both the owner and the contractor. They are also, frequently, at the heart of litigation when something doesn't go as planned --...
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Business owners must play fair
Some call New York, New York, the business capital of the world. Deals are made every day, from small projects with construction subcontractors to multibillion-dollar deals that affect countries across the world. Naturally, with that many deals happening, there is...
Learn about local zoning
New York, New York, is one of the biggest areas for new construction in the entire country. It is also an area that is rife with construction litigation. One of the ways to avoid construction litigation is understanding and following zoning regulations. Zoning divides...
Why should construction contracts always be in writing?
In many cases, your contract will not be considered binding unless you write it on paper and both parties sign it. This makes perfect sense because without the contract written down, there can be disagreements between the parties, and no third party -- such as a judge...
Businesses must act ethically
The city of New York, New York, is viewed by many as a key business capitol. There are commercial transactions that take place every day there. Some involve small amounts, and others involve millions of dollars. When those transactions go awry, those involved may...
Construction lawsuit filed against condo tower
Many buildings are built in New York, New York, each year, and many of those have people who object to them. The reasons for those objections vary greatly. They include worries about added traffic and competition for parking places, to concern that the area is...
Construction projects often result in litigation
New York, New York, may be more well-known for construction projects than anywhere else on Earth. Some of the most famous buildings of this century have been in New York. Each product includes an array of interested parties, from buyers and funders on one side to...
What are Shareholders’ Agreements?
Throughout New York, NY, there are businesses of all sizes. Many of those begin as partnerships, as people with skills, plans and resources combine what they have to offer in the hope of securing greater success together than they would have alone. Many of those...
It is important to understand construction defects
There is construction in progress every day of every year in New York, New York. New skyscrapers and small offices are built to suit a wide range of businesses, each with their own needs. Of course, there are times when construction does not go according to plan,...
New York laws protect consumers
New York, New York, is known as one of the busiest centers of commerce on Earth. Business people from the full spectrum of professions come to New York to ply their trade. Of course, the sheer volume of deals made inevitably means that a significant number of them...