Construction disputes can arise between businesses and subcontractors or clients and construction firms. These disputes can delay the completion of a project or impact the profit margins for the company involved. Taking a construction dispute all the way to trial could mean waiting months to reso...

As New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to sign the LLC Transparency Act into law, some construction LLC owners may wonder what this means for the future of their businesses. While the Act is sweeping and potentially affects many industries, it was brought, in part, to address wage thefts in th...

In the dynamic construction world, conflicts and disputes can arise unexpectedly, potentially causing delays, cost overruns and strained relationships. While there are various ways to address these disputes, mediation has emerged as an effective alternative to traditional litigation. Mediation is...

As a contractor serving New York businesses and residents, you will likely face a construction dispute sooner or later. Whether a disagreement with a sub-contractor or a vendor, these disputes disrupt your operations and may even impact your finances. Do you have a plan in place to manage any con...

No one wants to anticipate a dispute when starting a construction project. All being well, everything goes swimmingly and both parties reach the end happy with the work that's been carried out. Unfortunately, however, disputes are inevitable and unavoidable in some circumstances. To avoid the nee...

Many people associate a breach of contract with court proceedings, but it does not always have to be the case. While failure by the other party to fulfill their contractual obligations might cause you financial losses, going through the traditional legal system is not the only way you can handle ...

Pursuing litigation in a construction dispute increases how long it takes to resolve your differences and is often costly. The longer the court takes to resolve an issue, the more expensive it can be. Finding a way to settle contentious matters that arise outside of court can be effective for eve...

Most construction contracts include either mediation or arbitration clauses in them. These alternative dispute resolution options provide construction companies and their workers, vendors and clients a way to amicably work out their differences before pursuing costly litigation.  Many constructio...

Construction can be a lucrative business, as long as things go well. If you end up in a dispute with a contractor or client, the dream of financial success can seem a long way off. When things do not go to plan, there are three ways of solving the issue between you: Litigation: You take y...

During a construction dispute, emotions can run high and multiple stressors may arise.  Unfortunately, when disputes become overly heated and tensions flare between parties, the likelihood of securing a favorable outcome through compromise and conciliation decreases.  Not to mention, construction...

Arbitration is a form of “alternative dispute resolution” (ADR).  It is an “alternative” to the public court system.  Instead of a publicly appointed judge or jury deciding your case, arbitration is where the parties agree to have a mutually agreed upon private arbitrator hear the evidence and ma...