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Joshua M Levy

Joshua M Levy

March 09, 2016 | New York Law Journal

The Importance of Construction Contract Coordination

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

Sales Taxes on Construction Projects

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

Sales Taxes on Construction Projects

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

When a Waiver of Lien Is Not a Waiver of Lien

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

When a Waiver of Lien Is Not a Waiver of Lien

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

March 18, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Limiting a Contractor's Right to Delay Damages

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

Limiting a Contractor's Right to Delay Damages

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 11, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Limiting a Contractor's Right to Delay Damages

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

Limiting a Contractor's Right to Delay Damages

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