On 5 October 2021, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit unanimously held that, under New York law, the indemnity agreement in a contract between a contractor and subcontractor...more
Indemnity agreements are standard in most construction contracts. These provisions generally require contractors to indemnify others for personal injury claims made by the contractor’s employees against other parties on the...more
“No damages for delay” clauses: “No damages for delay” clauses allocate the risks of project delays and disruptions between the owner and contractor. Oftentimes, these clauses preclude a contractor from recovering...more