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New York Looks at Possible Scaffolding Law Reform

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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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A More Even Field: The Eleventh Circuit Overrules Its Precedent and Joins Most Circuits on the Applicability of Domestic FAA Grounds to Vacate Nondomestic Arbitration Awards[1]

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2] The court’s decision overruled two of its prior cases, holding that Article V of the New York Convention and Chapter 2 of the FAA provided the exclusive grounds for challenging the enforcement of a nondomestic arbitration award. [3] Hidroelectrica Santa Rita S.A. but involving a non-U.S. arbitration law. .; (2) arbitration law.

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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. Categories.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Halprin, Partner, Pasich LLP, New York. Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. Sarah Reynolds, Partner, Mayer Brown, Chicago.

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Indemnification Clause in Construction Contract was Expensive for Contractor

Construction Lawyer

In a recent New York case, Koerner v. 281 Broadway Holdings, LLC , a subcontractor was forced to pay for the costs of defense of the owner and general contractor, even though the court found that the contractor was not at fault. contracts insurance litigation' The owner hired Pavarini as the general contractor.

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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. October 21, 2005 in insurance , litigation | Permalink.

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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. Recent Posts. Categories.

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