statute of limitations

Ready, Set, Go! Employment Laws On Fast Track in Congress

Daniel Schwartz
January 06, 2009 13:10

One of the more interesting television shows out there now is the Emmy award-winning  "The Amazing Race". At the start of the show, the host shouts, "Ready, Set, Go!" and off the contestants go on a race around the world places as yet unknown. That, in essence, is...

Statute of Limitations Bill Passed by House Judiciary Committee

Peter J. Cavanaugh
November 29, 2008 13:24

On November 12, 2008, Senate Bill 865, which would revise the statute of limitations for bringing an action against an architect, professional engineer, land surveyor or construction contractor, was unanimously approved by the House Judiciary Committee. Gary Quesada testified before the Committee...

Patty Salkin

Patricia E. Salkin
November 15, 2008 13:16

By an action initiated in June 2007, an adjacent property owner sought to compel the Town to rescind a building permit and subsequent renewals it had issued for the construction of a residence on the adjacent parcel for alleged failure to comply with Town, County and State laws.  The permit was ...

Patty Salkin

Patricia E. Salkin
November 02, 2008 12:24

Following a denial of an area variance to permit the construction of a second-story deck, the trial court granted the petition and remitted the matter back to the zoning board of appeals.  The Appellate Court, however, reversed the trial court because the petitioner failed to timely commence the ...

What Not to Do After a Merger

Jay Parkhill
October 31, 2008 18:19

I like reading court decisions for two reasons.  One is that they sometimes set new rules, which is vital information, of course.  More often they serve as reminders of how to do things (or not to) and why agreements and transactions are structured in certain ways.  Here is one that does both: We...