New York has made changes to its Prompt Payment Act (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law §756) Legislation, which Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law on November 17, 2023, provides that:
• retainage on private construction projects is capped...more
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) has announced that the city will enter Phase One of the State Reopening Plan on June 8. Work on all job sites will continue subject to permits issued by the DOB or otherwise...more
On May 13, 2020, New Jersey Gov, Phil Murphy issued Executive Order No. 142 and began the process of reopening the state.
Referencing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations regarding social...more
In his April 26 coronavirus briefing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a plan to start reopening parts of New York ? in phases on a regional basis. Phase 1 will be significantly limited, but will include “construction and...more
On April 17, 2020, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued two new documents that clarify, in language specific to related industries and sectors, the extent to which...more
The New York State Department of Economic Development d/b/a the Empire State Development has narrowed the definition of construction that is permitted, effective immediately through April 27.
The order defines construction...more
The government and market response to the COVID-19 pandemic is presenting novel and difficult legal issues and challenges across all industries. In construction in particular, with projects of all types and sizes at risk,...more
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo released information on proposed legislation that is intended to provide relief for workers who are subject to mandatory or precautionary orders of quarantine or isolation due to the COVID-19...more
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