Block.

June 15, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy offer suggestions for modifications to B101 (Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect) and A107 (Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Project of Limited Scope) forms.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

23 minute read

April 11, 2016 | New York Law Journal

The article, "Scalia's Law Clerks Find New Homes With Alito, Thomas" reports on the dominance of ideological affinity and political party identification in the selection of U.S. Supreme Court law clerks. It brings to mind a heartening opposite experience 40 years ago.

By Arthur Block

3 minute read

March 09, 2016 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Joshua Levy identify the more common overlapping provisions of a project owner's agreement with the architect and contractor in order to provide guidance for the contract drafter.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

9 minute read

September 30, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy discuss the tax laws for construction projects in New York, and stress the importance of owners and contractors having a thorough understanding of the rules governing sales tax on construction projects to ensure that the owner is not overpaying for the work.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

9 minute read

September 29, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy discuss the tax laws for construction projects in New York, and stress the importance of owners and contractors having a thorough understanding of the rules governing sales tax on construction projects to ensure that the owner is not overpaying for the work.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

9 minute read

August 12, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy caution against the use of incomplete and ambiguous lien waivers.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

7 minute read

August 11, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy caution against the use of incomplete and ambiguous lien waivers.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

7 minute read

June 17, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kenneth M. Block and Douglas E. Peterson discuss the importance of preparing a comprehensive schedule at the beginning of a construction project—big or small—to minimize potential claims and their associated damages.

By Kenneth M. Block and Douglas E. Peterson

9 minute read

March 18, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

With the recent upswing in the economy, construction firms are less tolerant of developer-caused delays, and more likely to assert claims for compensation due to such delays.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

8 minute read

March 18, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

With the recent upswing in the economy, construction firms are less tolerant of developer-caused delays, and more likely to assert claims for compensation due to such delays.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

8 minute read