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A Certificate of Liability Insurance is NOT Insurance
Written by Jason Schiciano on August 03, 2018
A common mistake opens boards to liability under the Scaffold Law.
Scaffold Law Bumped This Project’s Insurance Tab by 557 Percent
August 02, 2018
East Side Access megaproject sees insurance costs balloon.
Judge Shoots Down Title Insurance Reforms
July 11, 2018
Industry pushback succeeds in preserving fees for “marketing” costs.
Tax Abatements for Solar Panels Could Get Extended
June 19, 2018
State legislature supports two-year extension of popular tax break.
Diverse Group Pushes to Reform State’s Scaffold Law
Written by Bill Morris on May 17, 2018
Co-op and condo boards can be held liable in personal-injury lawsuits.
Title Insurers Fight for Their Right to Wine and Dine
February 22, 2018
New lawsuit seeks to overturn new state regulations on "marketing" costs.
Solar Power Is Booming Across New York State
Written by Adam Janos on February 08, 2018
City’s co-ops and condos face challenges – and opportunity.
New Conflict-of-Interest Law Inflicting Confusion
Written by Paula Chin on January 22, 2018
Law seeks to shine light on boards but leaves numerous gray areas.
Strip Clubs Still Part of Title Insurers' Fees
January 18, 2018
State Senate bill allows insurers to keep charging entertainment as "fees."
There’s a New Conflict-of-Interest Law
Written by Paula Chin on January 09, 2018
State seeks to shine light on contracts awarded by co-op and condo boards.
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