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New York Looks at Possible Scaffolding Law Reform

Safety Services Company

New York Looks at Possible Scaffolding Law Reform. A New York State law that has protected workers for more than 100 years is in danger of undergoing a major revision. Opponents believe New York’s scaffolding law is too rigid, claiming the law awards negligent and even drunk construction workers.

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constructionattorneyblog: New York court holds that contractor.

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien.  The opinion can be read here.

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Excavation and Trench Safety Best Practices for Construction Jobsites

Pro Builder

The risk of injury or death,” she says, “is just too high.”. By taking these steps, on-site supervisors can reduce injuries and eliminate fatalities due to trench failure and excavation issues. is a partner at The Platta Law Firm, in New York City. Tap Into OSHA Resources for Excavation and Trench Safety. Jobsite Safety.

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constructionattorneyblog: New York allows contractual indemnification

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. New York allows contractual indemnification. A New York court, in Rodrigues v. « Waivers of liens: fraud | Main. |

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Architect not liable when owner deviates from plans

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. In a recent New York case, Steven Bruno v. He has handled all facets of litigation from pleading to motion practice to discovery to trial.

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constructionattorneyblog: Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals?

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien » April 27, 2012.

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Construction Contract's arbitration provision is separable, based on

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. was in violation of New York law because § 21.2,  It also argued that the arbitration agreement was unconscionable.