On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Nov 20, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Arbitration is a popular way to avoid outright litigation in construction disputes. According to FindLaw, arbitration is similar to litigation, but it is often much cheaper and more streamlined. What is arbitration? With arbitration, the parties either hire a single...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Oct 28, 2020 | Construction Litigation
One of the most critical parts of obtaining a contract in New Jersey is successfully navigating the bidding process. Whether you are a subcontractor pitching services to a general contractor or choose a subcontractor to get the job done, it is important to do your...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Sep 16, 2020 | Construction Law, Construction Litigation
New Jersey construction permit applications filed on or after March 3, 2020, must comply with the state’s 2017/2018 building codes. Familiarity with the updates in this code can help construction companies avoid costly code violations. Review the most recent...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Jul 8, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Construction lawsuits arise for a host of reasons, but in this post, we will take a closer look at payment disputes regarding construction projects. Contractors encounter many different problems as a result of payment disputes. Aside from the immediate financial...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Jun 4, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Developer Triangle Equities hired a New Jersey-based construction company to build an apartment complex in St. George, Staten Island, around the middle of the last decade. Construction began a year behind the original schedule in 2016. The construction company’s...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Apr 25, 2020 | Construction Litigation
No property owner wants to be responsible for causing a tenant to become ill. Unfortunately, not knowing about or resolving certain issues within their buildings may do just that. Although nationally banned in 1978, many homes contain lead-based paint, which may cause...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Apr 9, 2020 | Construction Litigation
Construction contracts will almost always feature a time set for the completion of a project. Assuming all goes well, a contractor may finish a project within the specified time frame. However, contractors generally understand that unforeseen events may occur that...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Feb 4, 2020 | Construction Litigation
There are several causes of construction litigation in New Jersey. Typically, construction litigation primarily involves one party breaking the terms of a contract. In most cases, a project gets initiated once you, as the contractor, sign legally binding documents...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Nov 8, 2019 | Construction Litigation
Litigation between contractors in the construction industry can involve the discovery of many and varied kinds of information. In the discovery phase, attorneys will seek to acquire documents from the other party that is important to the case. However, sometimes...
On behalf of Skolnick Legal Group, P.C. | Oct 31, 2019 | Construction Litigation
Contracts are very important in the construction industry. You would find it very difficult to make it through even a day without contracts. However, even the best-laid plans can go a little off track when it comes to this industry in New Jersey. That is why change...
