WBG - Welby Brady & Greenblatt, LLP | Construction Law Firm New York | Const

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Appelate Court Invalidates Shortened Statute of Limitations Which Effectively Nullified Claim Construction contracts, like other contracts, are meant to define the relationship between the parties to the contract. In that regard, the parties are generally free to negotiate the terms of that contract. It is only where the contractual language at issue is contrary to statute, against public policy, or is unreasonable, will a court decline to enforce the contract, as negotiated between the parties. Read More As if COVID-19 shutdowns and reopenings weren%u2019t enough to keep contractors up at night now, add riots, looting and vandalism to the list. You may be asking yourself who is responsible if a project or work site suffers damages from those causes and is it covered by insurance. Read More Court Rules Substantial Completion Means "Substantial", Saving Contractor's Claim from Dismissal In previous columns, we have written about contracts where the parties have reduced the applicable statute of limitations from the generally applicable six years to as little as six months. The issue with such contracts is that they are often written so that the limitations period runs before the claim accrues%u2014which will result in a court invalidating the provision entirely. However, not every construction contract has such a provision. Read More As we prepare for a return to the workplace reducing health risk is of primary concern. One of the questions we've been receiving is can an employer test employees for COVID-19? Prior to the pandemic this was a much simpler question. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ('EEOC') provided some guidance in this area in light of the ongoing pandemic. Read More To our clients and friends: As we continue to track evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) developments, we wanted to share with you the actions we are taking to protect the health and well-being of our clients and colleagues, and to reassure you of our continuing availability to serve your legal needs. To protect our staff and visitors, the firm has authorized employees to work from home, restricted return to work based on risk factors such as travel and exposure, and implemented increased cleaning and sanitizing procedures and policies. We are following the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other state and local authorities. At this time, our offices remain open. However, all of us have the ability to work remotely with appropriate support in the event that any or all of our offices are closed, with no interruption to operations. We are committed to providing you with uninterrupted support as we navigate these challenging times. From all of us at Welby, Brady & Greenblatt, our best wishes for the health of you and your family, and community. To our clients and friends: As we continue to track evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) developments, we wanted to share with you the actions we are taking to protect the health and well-being of our clients and colleagues, and to reassure you of our continuing availability to serve your legal needs. To protect our staff and visitors, the firm has authorized employees to work from home, restricted return to work based on risk factors such as travel and exposure, and implemented increased cleaning and sanitizing procedures and policies. We are following the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other state and local authorities. At this time, our offices remain open. However, all of us have the ability to work remotely with appropriate support in the event that any or all of our offices are closed, with no interruption to operations. We are committed to providing you with uninterrupted support as we navigate these challenging times. From all of us at Welby, Brady & Greenblatt, our best wishes for the health of you and your family, and community.

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