Handler, Craig H.
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Craig H. Handler was a panelist for the ABA Forum on Construction Law and Networking Reception
Craig H. Handler, one of the partners at our firm, was a panelist for the ABA Forum on Construction Law and Networking Reception. The forum took place on Monday April 8th at Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law. Mr. Handler graduated from Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law, obtaining his J.D […]
Supreme Court, Suffolk County Unveils New ADR Part For Civil Cases
The Supreme Court, State of New York has adopted new Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Rules for civil cases, forming a new ADR Part with the express goals of fostering negotiation to help settle disputes, narrowing the issues to be adjudicated, and/or assisting the parties to understand each other’s positions and interests. The new ADR Part […]
Construction Law: Are “Pay if Paid” and “Pay when Paid” Provisions Enforceable in New York?
General contractors often provide their subcontractors with a standard form contract providing little opportunity for the subcontractor to negotiate a change of any of the terms. Sometimes, the standard form agreement includes a “pay if paid” or “pay when paid” provision. Even though subcontractors may be accustomed to seeing these provisions, it might not be […]
Appellate Division Overturns First Conviction under New York’s SAFE Act
A man from Silver Creek, New York had his conviction under the SAFE Act overturned by the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department. The Appellate Court unanimously ruled that the indictment against Benjamin Wassell is dismissed and the judgement against him reversed. Mr. Wassell had been convicted in Chautauqua County Court in May 2014 of third-degree […]
The Partition Action in New York – How do the courts divide a house?
It is not uncommon for one or more unmarried individuals to acquire real property together. Sometimes, the property is acquired through inheritance, or perhaps the parties purchased the property for investment purposes. Either way, what happens when the co-owners can no longer agree on how the property should be kept, maintained or managed? What rights do […]
Craig Handler Appointed to Faculty of Half Hollow Hills School District Continuing Education Program
Craig is the first attorney to join the faculty of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District Continuing Education Program offering general education to district residents in civil and commercial legal issues. Beginning this Fall session, Craig’s first course will focus on the basics of home renovation contracts for owners. The Half Hollow Hills School […]
Contractor Warranty vs. The Correction of the Work Provision: What’s the Difference?
Contractors and owners alike often operate under a common misconception that the “industry-standard” for construction contracts limits the contractor’s responsibility to correct defective construction to one year after completion of the work. However, such a one-year “industry-standard” really does not exist. The likely culprit for the misconception is found in common construction documents, such as […]
We Want You For The Construction Industry – Contractors Need Veterans
A majority of surveyed construction contractors have reported that the lack of qualified workers is the number one problem impeding growth. However, industry leaders in need of motivated and capable workers should look no further than the growing number of veterans who are interested in finding a new career after leaving the military. These service […]
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, […]
New Nitrogen Control Requirements Imposed On Construction In Suffolk County, East Hampton & Southampton
In 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned that the frequency, severity and distribution of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) was increasing worldwide. (USEPA, Impacts of Climate Change on the Occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms, Office of Water, EPA 820-S-13-001, May 2013). Subsequently, the Centers For Disease Control found that HABs appear to be rapidly increasing […]
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems For Construction Industry Professionals
Since publication of our June 2016 blog article about the imminent Department of Transportation (“DOT”) and Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) rules for the use of small unmanned aircraft, the final rule has been issued and the use of these unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”, or “drones”) is officially regulated by the Federal government for commercial purposes. […]
Certificates of Insurance: What do they really tell us?
Construction contracts almost always impose a myriad of insurance requirements upon general contractors, subcontractors, managers, design professionals and owners involved in the project. Typically, the insurance procurement requirements are divided among the parties, with one contracting party often agreeing to obtain a particular kind of coverage for another, which is extended on an additional insured […]
Insurance for Contractors 101 – Beware of the Cheap Policy! The most Affordable Insurance Policy May Put Your Business At Risk
Responsible construction contractors understand the importance of maintaining a commercial general liability policy of insurance (“CGL”). Having insurance coverage with ample policy limits provides peace of mind that the business is protected against claims involving, among other things, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage suffered by employees or property on a project site. However, […]
Craig Handler Joins The Firm
The firm is pleased to announce the addition of Craig Handler as an associate. Mr. Handler is an experienced litigator focusing his practice primarily on complex construction, real estate and insurance litigation. Mr. Handler represents a wide range of clients including general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, property owners and developers, in various commercial and civil […]
