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constructionattorneyblog: New York court holds that contractor.

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« Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals? New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien. A New York court has held that a subcontractor who furnished labor and materials for a cogeneration system was not entitled to a mechanics lien.

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New York Home Improvement Contracts: What Residential Contractors Need to Include

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In the State of New York, contractors working on certain residential projects need to have a good understanding of the NY Home Improvement Contracts Act. Here’s what NY residential contractors must include (and what can’t be included) in a New York home improvement contract. Learn more.

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constructionattorneyblog: Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals?

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New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien » April 27, 2012. Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals? Edwards, an attorney with Byron & Edwards in San Diego, CA, providing an overview of cases alleging a breach of fiduciary duties by design professionals.

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constructionattorneyblog: New York allows contractual indemnification

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« Waivers of liens: fraud | Main. | New York allows contractual indemnification. A New York court, in Rodrigues v. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference New York allows contractual indemnification : Recent Posts. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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constructionattorneyblog: ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS.

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ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. The Illinois First District Appellate Court recently issued its opinion in the case of Bank of New York v. Jurado , which involved competing lien claims.    The defendant, RBM Development, held a mechanics lien on the subject property. 

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

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New York allows contractual indemnification » September 22, 2005. Waivers of liens: fraud. The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that a contractor who falsified waivers of lien engaged in fraudulent conduct and his debt to the bank was non-dischargeable. mechanics liens.

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Architect not liable when owner deviates from plans

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In a recent New York case, Steven Bruno v. The plaintiffs proffered an expert who opined that the architect's plans contained an improper structural load design. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. mechanics liens.

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