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Injury-liability law responsible for higher construction insurance cost in New York

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Construction contractors and developers in New York state face $3 billion more in costs and 667 more accidents per year because of a state law that holds builders solely liable for such accidents, according to a study commissioned by the New York Civil Justice Institute.

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Why GPS Fleet Tracking and Management is an Invaluable Technology for Owners & Managers

Construction Business Owner

Why GPS Fleet Tracking and Management is an Invaluable Technology for Owners & Managers GPS fleet tracking is an invaluable tool for construction businesses wanting to protect their assets, minimize liability, and reduce costs. mhodges Mon, 06/03/2024 - 15:42 Buckle up for safety.

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Amazon Local Services

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Amazon users in New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle will see the offers after purchasing items such as car stereos, air conditioners, or any items that may require installation. Amazon plans on conducting background checks on the businesses and will determine if they have liability insurance. Where the Service is Available.

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China Construction America faces billions of dollars in liability in lawsuit

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and related business entities have been sued in New York State court for engaging in massive fraud, malicious acts of deceit and interference, and breaches of contract related to the Baha Mar Resort project in The Bahamas. billion in liability stemming from the lawsuit filed by the project’s original owner, BML Properties Ltd.

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New York Court of Appeals Narrowly Construes Additional Insured Endorsement

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A New York appeals court has narrowed the conditions under which a party named as an additional insured can access the policyholder's policy for liability coverage. By: Robert D. Chesler and Allen R. Wolff, Anderson Kill P.C.

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New York Looks at Possible Scaffolding Law Reform

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New York Looks at Possible Scaffolding Law Reform. A New York State law that has protected workers for more than 100 years is in danger of undergoing a major revision. Opponents believe New York’s scaffolding law is too rigid, claiming the law awards negligent and even drunk construction workers.

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Bring Construction Billing into Focus

Construction Business Owner

A purpose-built solution that aims to eradicate the tedium and liability associated with money flow management in construction, this tool offers complete visibility into every stage of an invoice’s life cycle — from conception to completion. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 14:54.