Client Alerts & Publications
Pending New York Construction Wage Theft Legislation Holds Contractors Will Be Strictly Liable For Unpaid Wage Claims Of Employees Of Subcontractors At Every Tier
Authors: Gregory R. Begg,
Published Date: June 14, 2021
If New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo decides to sign the current version of this bill, S2766-C, into law, the law will take effect within 120 days and it will make all contractors on private projects strictly liable for unpaid wage claims (including benefits) by employees of subcontractors at every tier. The new law would be consistent with federal law, [...] Read More
Mold—It’s Still Growing! Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Mold in Construction and Renovation
Authors: Kim Altsuler, Gregory H. Chertoff,
Published Date: June 11, 2021
Kim Altsuler, a partner in Peckar & Abramson's Houston office, and Gregory H. Chertoff, co-managing partner of the firm's New York office, have co-authored the article, "Mold—It’s Still Growing! Understanding, Preventing and Responding to Mold in Construction and Renovation" with Chip D'Angelo and Chris Spicer of Gallagher Bassett. The article, written for Construction Executive, discusses the risks mold in construction [...] Read More
It’s a New World in 2021 – The Ongoing Rebalancing of Efficiencies, Risk Management and Dispute Resolution
Authors: Steven M. Charney,
Published Date: June 9, 2021
Melissa Salsano, Senior Counsel in Peckar & Abramson's New York office, and Steven M. Charney, Chair of the firm, have written “It's a New World in 2021 - The Ongoing Rebalancing of Efficiencies, Risk Management and Dispute Resolution,” an article featured in Construction Executive (CE)’s “The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™” issue, in which Peckar & Abramson was once again ranked [...] Read More
Texas Construction Contracts: Frequently Asked Questions
Authors: Justin D. Holzheauser,
Published Date: June 1, 2021
J.D. Holzheauser, a Senior Associate in P&A's Austin office, has written "Texas Construction Contracts: Frequently Asked Questions," an article for Austin Construction News. J.D. provides answers to some commonly asked contract questions, with contractors in mind. The article can be read on page 8 here. Read More
Texas Mechanic’s Lien Law Update: New Law Brings a Little Relief for Subcontractors and a Lot of Relief for Design Professionals
Authors: Tracey L. Williams,
Published Date: May 28, 2021
After several recent failed attempts to amend Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code (the “Texas Mechanic’s Lien Statute”), it appears that long awaited relief may, at least in part, be on the horizon for subcontractors in Texas. Additionally, architects, engineers, and surveyors also appear to be significant benefactors of House Bill 2237 (“HB 2237”). Under existing law, many subcontractors [...] Read More
