Block

March 11, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy write: Since the exceptions to the no-damages-for-delay clause expose the developer to liability for a broad array of contractor-incurred damages, a properly crafted exculpatory clause and attention to the project-specific factors that could lead to delay are critical parts of any construction contract.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

8 minute read

March 10, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy write: Since the exceptions to the no-damages-for-delay clause expose the developer to liability for a broad array of contractor-incurred damages, a properly crafted exculpatory clause and attention to the project-specific factors that could lead to delay are critical parts of any construction contract.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

8 minute read

November 12, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block and Craig K. Barnet address the issue of insuring against risks related to construction projects.

By Kenneth M. Block and Craig K. Barnet

11 minute read

September 18, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal

Landowners who face lawsuits stemming from injuries sustained on undeveloped or rural land may find solace in the little known but applicable provisions of the New Jersey Landowners' Liability Act.

By Christopher Block and Elizabeth Chang

9 minute read

September 10, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In his Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block discusses the nature of consequential damages in construction contracts and the implications of waving them.

By Kenneth M. Block

14 minute read

June 18, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In his Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt addresses the issues raised with demolition and new construction on sites previously occupied by a building sharing a party wall with its neighbor.

By Kenneth M. Block

9 minute read

June 11, 2014 | Corporate Counsel

Proactive compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Current Good Manufacturing Practices may minimize exposure to severe recalls, government investigations and lawsuits.

By Josh Becker and Aaron Block

6 minute read

March 12, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In his Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt agrees with proponents of scaffold reform and writes: The time has now come to bring New York in line with every other state in the union and permit the consideration of comparative liability in a Scaffold Law litigation.

By Kenneth M. Block

13 minute read

November 13, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In his Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block, a member of Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt, informs that while liquidated damages are generally enforceable under New York law, there are circumstances in which New York courts will strike them down where the amount of damages provided for bears no relation to the other party's actual damages.

By Kenneth M. Block

9 minute read

August 04, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Law school has been top of mind for me lately, even though it has been a quarter century since I earned my J.D.

By Janice Block

3 minute read