All Mechanic’s Lien Waivers Are Not Created Equal
Mechanics’ lien waivers are intended to prevent construction contractors or material suppliers from filing a lien in connection with work for which an owner has already made payment. An effective waiver should protect the owner by requiring the contractor to: (i) acknowledge receipt of payment for work completed; and (ii) release the owner from claims, […]
NY’s Highest Court Rules Private Posts on Facebook are Fair Game in Discovery
Long before the digital age and proliferation of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, Marshall McLuhan mused, “publication is a self-invasion of privacy.” Clearly, Professor McLuhan foresaw the pitfalls that can be associated with sharing too much information. Now, the New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, has unanimously ruled […]
