Construction law is multifaceted and often very complex. Whether your case involves contract negotiations with federal agencies that must follow very strict guidelines or deals with materialmen's liens or even a wrongful death claim, you want your client to emerge...
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Was your child injured by a dangerous piece of Ikea furniture?
Eight children have died as a result of a dangerous piece of Ikea furniture that's at risk of tipping over. The furniture seller said that it has provided services to secure and/or refund 17 million defective pieces of furniture, which pose a serious risk to toddlers....
Construction defects can result in construction litigation
One of the things that New York City is most famous for is buildings. There are buildings in the area that are known all over the world. Of course, among the famous ones, there are others that are known only to those who walk the streets of the city and encounter...
Does your business need non-compete agreements?
If you are a small business owner, you have many responsibilities on your hands. You have to keep your eye on the bottom line, which is why you can't afford to breed competition right in your own workforce. Large corporations traditionally use ironclad non-competition...
What are the kinds of construction defects?
In New York, New York, there are endless construction projects. The city is famous for having some of the most well-known buildings in the world. Of course, things can go wrong, resulting in construction litigation. Sometimes that involves construction defects, which...
What should you know about breach of fiduciary duty?
New York, NY has businesses of all sizes, from small startups to billion-dollar goliaths of commerce. Some are flourishing, and some are failing. All of them, at some point, will find themselves at odds with individuals and other companies they work with. At those...
How zoning works in New York City
Zoning is a term that refers to the physical layout of a city. It's a type of city planning that has a goal of keeping different types of properties that use land in an incompatible fashion separate from one another. For example, cities generally prefer to keep...
Get to know the contractor working on your property
New York City is known worldwide for its buildings, and is a site of constant construction throughout every year. Construction project range from renovations of single family homes to the development of towering skyscrapers. Of course, with so many projects underway...
Court: False online profile lawsuit under FCRA can go forward
What would you do if an online profile about you was full of errors? Many people access these profiles -- employers, clients, landlords -- even creditors. If the information were significantly inaccurate it could seriously impact your life, couldn't it? Whether the...
Using a mechanic’s or materialman’s lien to ensure you are paid
If you're a contractor, subcontractor or material supplier involved in construction projects in New York, you've probably filed a mechanic's or materialman's lien against a property when a contractor hasn't paid you for your work or materials. It's one of your most...