The filing of a mechanic’s lien can help contractors secure their right to payment. However, it can also cause hardship for owners and higher tiered contractors if the lien claim is unjustified.
Mechanic's liens are a statutory device designed to protect the interests of persons who furnish labor and materials for a construction project.
“What next?” is a question commonly asked by recipients of an arbitration award. Those who believe that the award is fundamentally wrong or unfair may pose the same question.
Arbitration is heavily favored by the courts of New York, and as a matter of federal policy, under the Federal Arbitration Act. One can be compelled to arbitrate even without having signed an arbitration.
The United States Courts of Appeal are intermediate appellate courts that hear appeals from the United States district courts. They are thirteen circuits. Twelve cover geographic regions (circuits) and generally hear appeals from United States district courts within that circuit.
New York has a unique appellate system that can be difficult to navigate. This article is intended to shed light on various features of appellate practice in New York, with an emphasis on appeals before the Appellate Division.
Breach of contract lawsuits arise in a variety of business and professional settings, from disputes between investors or partners in a business, to disputes between businesses – professional and everyday service providers, contractors, developers, suppliers and more.
While commencing a RPAPL 881 special proceeding can be time-consuming and involves attorneys’ fees, it is typically necessary to secure required access to adjoining properties.
Article 78 of the CPLR is the modern iteration of the common law writ procedure for challenging governmental action. It serves the important function of keeping administrative agencies accountable to the public and the laws of New York