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Implied Promise to Act in Good Faith in Connecticut Construction Contracts

Implied Promise to Act in Good Faith in Connecticut Construction Contracts

by Principle | Sep 17, 2022 | Connecticut Attorney, Construction Law Attorney

Most people understand that contracts carry express terms and mutual obligations between the contracting parties enforceable by law. That said, the Connecticut courts have held that every construction contract has an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing...
Connecticut Home Improvement Contractors Beware of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act

Connecticut Home Improvement Contractors Beware of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act

by Principle | Sep 9, 2022 | Business Litigation, Connecticut Attorney, Construction Law Attorney

In our September 8, 2021 article (found here), we touched upon the requirements for home improvement contracts in Connecticut under the Home Improvement Act (“HIA”).[1] I can tell you from my own experience that the number of home improvement contractors who refuse to...
Arbitration Clause in Construction Contract Enforceable

Arbitration Clause in Construction Contract Enforceable

by Principle | Apr 4, 2022 | Construction Disputes, Construction Law Attorney, Mechanic’s Lien, New York

The Supreme Court, Suffolk County recently issued a decision on the applicability of NY General Business Law § 399-c to an arbitration clause in AIA contract. In a Tozzi v. McLoughlin Construction Corporation, Ind. No. 615869/2021, the plaintiff sued his contractor...
Construction Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Construction Trends for 2022 and Beyond

by Principle | Mar 12, 2022 | Connecticut Attorney, Construction Law Attorney, New York

Construction is considered one of the largest industries in the world but is also considered one of the slowest growing. However, new technology being introduced is looking to speed up the rate of change and a few of these are listed below. Virtual design and...
NY Labor Law: Property Owner’s Employee Not Entitled To Protection of Labor Law

NY Labor Law: Property Owner’s Employee Not Entitled To Protection of Labor Law

by Principle | Mar 4, 2022 | Business Litigation, Construction Law Attorney, NY Labor Law

In Foiles v Eastman, Cooke & Assoc., LLC, 2022 NY Slip Op 30342[U] (Sup Ct, NY County 2022), the plaintiff was director of security at the Hospital for Special Surgery, which was under construction. Plaintiff claimed he was caused to trip and fall due to a...
New York City Home Improvement Contract Requirements

New York City Home Improvement Contract Requirements

by Principle | Oct 18, 2021 | Business Litigation, Construction Law Attorney, New York City

The second part of our series on the requirements for home improvement contracts focuses on New York City. Pursuant to NY General Business Law on Home Improvement Contracts § § 770 to 776 and NYC Administrative Code § § 20-385 to 20-397, every home improvement...
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