Client Alerts & Publications
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
Texas Legislature Puts a Spear in Doctrine Making Contractor Warrantor of Owner Furnished Plans and Specifications
Authors: Paulo Flores, Timothy D. Matheny,
Published Date: May 28, 2021
The Texas Legislature has just sent Senate Bill 219 (“S.B. 219”) to the Governor for signature; if this legislation is signed by the Governor, it will further erode the Texas legal doctrine that makes the contractor the warrantor of owner-furnished plans and specifications unless the prime contract specifically places this burden on the owner. Background 49 states follow what is [...] Read More
New York’s HERO Act Requires Employers to Take Measures to Prevent Occupational Exposure to Airborne Infectious Diseases
Authors: Aaron C. Schlesinger, Jenifer B. Minsky,
Published Date: May 25, 2021
What is the HERO Act? On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”) (S. 1034B) into law. It is the first legislation in the country mandating permanent health and safety standards to reduce workplace transmission and community spread of airborne infectious diseases. While the law was written as a direct result [...] Read More
