by Principle | Apr 14, 2020 | Construction Law Attorney, Coronavirus, COVID-19, New York
On 3/30/2020, the NYC Department of Buildings issued a Guidance Document for owners and contractors on the enforcement of essential vs. non-essential construction under NYS Governor’s Executive Order 202.6, Guidance on Executive Order 202.6 published by NYS ESDC Item...
by Principle | Apr 9, 2020 | Coronavirus, COVID-19, Litigation, New York, New York City, News
Given the suspension of civil statutes of limitation under the Governor’s executive order 202.8, the New York State (NYS) courts issued an administrative order (AO/78/20) directing that the courts will not accept any filings, either hard-copy or e-filed, that are NOT...
by Principle | Mar 10, 2020 | Construction Delays, Construction Law Attorney, Coronavirus, New York
As the coronavirus spreads, it will no doubt affect the world’s industries, including construction. Construction delays will occur. The question is then how these delays will be handled under the construction agreements. There are several reports of U.S....
by Principle | Dec 9, 2019 | Construction Accidents, Construction Law Attorney, Environmental Law, New York
Today, more than half of the world lives in an urban area and by 2050, this number is expected to increase to some two-thirds of the world’s population.i This presents companies in the construction industry with significant opportunities for growth. GlobalData tracks...
by Principle | Nov 15, 2019 | Construction Accidents, Construction Law Attorney, Litigation, New York
Unfortunately, accidents are an anticipated part of construction projects. Usually, the immediate aftermath of the accident is the crucial moment in gathering evidence that will help defend and limit a construction party’s exposure in potential litigation....
by Principle | Nov 1, 2019 | Lack of Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Medical Malpractice Law in New York, New York
In a medical malpractice case against St. Barnabas Hospital, A-A- v. St. Barnabas Hospital, 2019 NY Slip Op 07695 (1st Dept., Oct. 24, 2019),[1] a New York appellate court recently held that the plaintiff had provided enough evidence to maintain its case and go to...
