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ARTICLES
Goldberg & Connolly’s articles are published in industry magazines, publications, and trade association newsletters. They are also widely distributed to clients and friends of the firm.
2011
December 2011
Waiver of Lien Forms - It’s Not That Simple
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
November 2011
Protecting Your Insurance Protection
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
October 2011
Contractor Claims: Notice & Damages Recordkeeping Requirements Reach Absurd Levels - “Drive Defensively”
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
September 2011
New York State’s Highest Court Reaffirms Important Bid Protest Principles – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
August 2011
BIM Without Adequate Communication = DANGER – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
June 2011
NYC’s “CM Build” Projects Unlawfully Failed To Provide For Payment Bondsl – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
May 2011
Oral Contracts in the Construction Context – Hope Springs Eternal – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
April 2011
Denial of M/WBE Certification is Not Necessarily the End of the Line – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2011
M/WBE & DBE Update – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
February 2011
The “Substantial Completion” Trigger Point: What Contractors Must Do To Preserve All Rights
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
January 2011
To Whom To Give That Critical Notice -- Another "Trap For The Unwary" - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
Waiver of Lien Forms - It’s Not That Simple
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
November 2011
Protecting Your Insurance Protection
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
October 2011
Contractor Claims: Notice & Damages Recordkeeping Requirements Reach Absurd Levels - “Drive Defensively”
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
September 2011
New York State’s Highest Court Reaffirms Important Bid Protest Principles – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
August 2011
BIM Without Adequate Communication = DANGER – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
June 2011
NYC’s “CM Build” Projects Unlawfully Failed To Provide For Payment Bondsl – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
May 2011
Oral Contracts in the Construction Context – Hope Springs Eternal – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
April 2011
Denial of M/WBE Certification is Not Necessarily the End of the Line – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2011
M/WBE & DBE Update – STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
February 2011
The “Substantial Completion” Trigger Point: What Contractors Must Do To Preserve All Rights
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
January 2011
To Whom To Give That Critical Notice -- Another "Trap For The Unwary" - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
2010
December 2010
>Limitations on an Owner’s Right to Reject All Bids - STA Legal Log
November 2010
A Winnable Bid Protest - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
October 2010
Change Orders at the NYCSCA - How to Protect your Company - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg
September 2010
New York's Amended Prompt Payment Act - Revisited - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg
August 2010
Goldberg & Connolly Wins Appeal Against Bovis Lend Lease to Restore $3MM Contract Claim
Henry L. Goldberg
July 2010
An Oral Change Order?! - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg
June 2010
The Regrettable Need For Constant Claiming Against Educational Facilities - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg
May 2010
Don't Get Knocked Out By Your Punch Lists - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg
March 2010
Owner Misdeeds - The Usual Suspects
Henry L. Goldberg
February 2010
New York Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Publicly Rebukes NYS-DOT
Henry L. Goldberg
February 2010
NYCSCA - Why Haven't Subcontractors Enjoyed the Benefits of "Allowance" Change Order procedures?
Henry L. Goldberg
January 2010
New York's Amended Prompt Payment Act - New Legislation Should Actually Facilitate
Timely Payment on Private Construction Projects
Henry L. Goldberg
>Limitations on an Owner’s Right to Reject All Bids - STA Legal Log
November 2010
A Winnable Bid Protest - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
October 2010
Change Orders at the NYCSCA - How to Protect your Company - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg
September 2010
New York's Amended Prompt Payment Act - Revisited - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg
August 2010
Goldberg & Connolly Wins Appeal Against Bovis Lend Lease to Restore $3MM Contract Claim
Henry L. Goldberg
July 2010
An Oral Change Order?! - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg
June 2010
The Regrettable Need For Constant Claiming Against Educational Facilities - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg
May 2010
Don't Get Knocked Out By Your Punch Lists - STA Legal Log
Henry L. Goldberg
March 2010
Owner Misdeeds - The Usual Suspects
Henry L. Goldberg
February 2010
New York Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Publicly Rebukes NYS-DOT
Henry L. Goldberg
February 2010
NYCSCA - Why Haven't Subcontractors Enjoyed the Benefits of "Allowance" Change Order procedures?
Henry L. Goldberg
January 2010
New York's Amended Prompt Payment Act - New Legislation Should Actually Facilitate
Timely Payment on Private Construction Projects
Henry L. Goldberg
2009
December 2009
Whose Insurance is Really Primary? - Don't Rely on Your Subcontract
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter & Christopher K. Smith
November 2009
Partial Indemnification - Be Certain to Preserve Your Preservation of Rights
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter
October 2009
Score Two for the Good Guys - Contractors Recover Damages for Owner Caused Delays!
Henry L. Goldberg
June 2009
"No Damage For Delay" Strikes Again!
Henry L. Goldberg
April 2009
Prequalification Under the Wicks Law - Be Prepared
Henry L. Goldberg
February 2009
Curing Substantial Mechanic's Lien Defects - It's a Matter of Timing
Henry L. Goldberg
Whose Insurance is Really Primary? - Don't Rely on Your Subcontract
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter & Christopher K. Smith
November 2009
Partial Indemnification - Be Certain to Preserve Your Preservation of Rights
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter
October 2009
Score Two for the Good Guys - Contractors Recover Damages for Owner Caused Delays!
Henry L. Goldberg
June 2009
"No Damage For Delay" Strikes Again!
Henry L. Goldberg
April 2009
Prequalification Under the Wicks Law - Be Prepared
Henry L. Goldberg
February 2009
Curing Substantial Mechanic's Lien Defects - It's a Matter of Timing
Henry L. Goldberg
2008
December 2008
The Subcontractors "Sword & Shield" - Lien Law §76 and §38
Henry L. Goldberg
October 2008
Damages for Delay - Major New York City Reform a Good Start - Further Reform is Necessary
Henry L. Goldberg
June 2008
Subcontractors: Know Your Contract & Your Rights! Contract Start Date Delays and Use of Special Equipment
Henry L. Goldberg & Erik A. Ortmann
March 2008
Release of Subcontractor Retainage: When Is It Legally Required?
Henry L. Goldberg
February 2008
Important Changes to the Labor Law Effective
February 24, 2008 – Required Prevailing Wage Notification Effective
July 18, 2008 – Mandatory Safety Course Certification
Henry L. Goldberg
January 2008
Protecting Your Insurance Protection #5 - Paying The Policyholders Litigation Costs: Do Not Forget The Excess and Umbrella Policies
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter, Esq
The Subcontractors "Sword & Shield" - Lien Law §76 and §38
Henry L. Goldberg
October 2008
Damages for Delay - Major New York City Reform a Good Start - Further Reform is Necessary
Henry L. Goldberg
June 2008
Subcontractors: Know Your Contract & Your Rights! Contract Start Date Delays and Use of Special Equipment
Henry L. Goldberg & Erik A. Ortmann
March 2008
Release of Subcontractor Retainage: When Is It Legally Required?
Henry L. Goldberg
February 2008
Important Changes to the Labor Law Effective
February 24, 2008 – Required Prevailing Wage Notification Effective
July 18, 2008 – Mandatory Safety Course Certification
Henry L. Goldberg
January 2008
Protecting Your Insurance Protection #5 - Paying The Policyholders Litigation Costs: Do Not Forget The Excess and Umbrella Policies
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter, Esq
2007
November 2007
Protecting Your Insurance Protection #4 -The Insurance Company's Duty to Defend
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter, Esq
October 2007
Protecting Your Insurance Protection #3 - Carriers Must Act Timely to Disclaim Coverage
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter, Esq
September 2007
"No Prejudice Rule" Close to Being Outlawed in New York
Henry L. Goldberg
July 2007
Protecting Your Insurance Protection #2 - Being an “Additional Insured” Provides Invaluable Protection for a Contractor
Mitchell B. Reiter, Esq
June 2007
New York State Enacts The False Claim Act!
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
April 2007
Payment - Time is of the Essence!
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2007
Beware Claims Against the SCA Can Legally Expire even Before Denial by the SCA
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
February 2007
NY Lien Law's Trust Fund Provisions Provide Potent Weapons to Unpaid Claimants
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
January 2007
Protecting Your Insurance Protection! - Disclaimer of Coverage by Insurance Companies - Contractors Should Persevere!
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
Protecting Your Insurance Protection #4 -The Insurance Company's Duty to Defend
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter, Esq
October 2007
Protecting Your Insurance Protection #3 - Carriers Must Act Timely to Disclaim Coverage
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter, Esq
September 2007
"No Prejudice Rule" Close to Being Outlawed in New York
Henry L. Goldberg
July 2007
Protecting Your Insurance Protection #2 - Being an “Additional Insured” Provides Invaluable Protection for a Contractor
Mitchell B. Reiter, Esq
June 2007
New York State Enacts The False Claim Act!
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
April 2007
Payment - Time is of the Essence!
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2007
Beware Claims Against the SCA Can Legally Expire even Before Denial by the SCA
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
February 2007
NY Lien Law's Trust Fund Provisions Provide Potent Weapons to Unpaid Claimants
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
January 2007
Protecting Your Insurance Protection! - Disclaimer of Coverage by Insurance Companies - Contractors Should Persevere!
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
2006
December 2006
"CM Build Procurement" - NYC's Flagrant Disregard for Competitive Bidding Laws
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
November 2006
Contractors Can Benefit from Recent Changes to NYC's Standard Construction Contract
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
October 2006
Payment Bond Surety Held Liable for Attorney Fees
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
September 2006
Executive Order #73 Steps Up Previaling Wage Requirements for Contractors
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
August 2006
The Procurement Lobbying Law - Beware of the Blackout Period!
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
July 2006
Damages for Delay - Two Appellate Decisions Favor Contractors
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
"No Damage For Delay" in Public Works - Albany Takes Another Look
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
June 2006
Claims For Delay - Tactics for Owner Caused Delay
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
May 2006
Are Claims "Lienable Under" NY Lien Law
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
April 2006
Limitations on Cross-withholding of Project Funds to Enforce the NYS Prevailing Wage Law
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2006
The New NYC False Claims Act
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
February 2006
More Flexibility for Contractors in New York City's Procurement Rules
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
January 2006
G&C Celebrates 50 Years
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
"CM Build Procurement" - NYC's Flagrant Disregard for Competitive Bidding Laws
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
November 2006
Contractors Can Benefit from Recent Changes to NYC's Standard Construction Contract
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
October 2006
Payment Bond Surety Held Liable for Attorney Fees
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
September 2006
Executive Order #73 Steps Up Previaling Wage Requirements for Contractors
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
August 2006
The Procurement Lobbying Law - Beware of the Blackout Period!
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
July 2006
Damages for Delay - Two Appellate Decisions Favor Contractors
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
"No Damage For Delay" in Public Works - Albany Takes Another Look
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
June 2006
Claims For Delay - Tactics for Owner Caused Delay
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
May 2006
Are Claims "Lienable Under" NY Lien Law
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
April 2006
Limitations on Cross-withholding of Project Funds to Enforce the NYS Prevailing Wage Law
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2006
The New NYC False Claims Act
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
February 2006
More Flexibility for Contractors in New York City's Procurement Rules
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
January 2006
G&C Celebrates 50 Years
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
2005
December 2005
Dealing With "Extraordinary" Price Increases During Contract Performance Part 1 - The Private Sector
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
September 2005
Flow-Down Clauses: In Construction Contracts What Actually Flows?
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
Dealing With "Extraordinary" Price Increases During Contract Performance Part 1 - The Private Sector
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
September 2005
Flow-Down Clauses: In Construction Contracts What Actually Flows?
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
CONSTRUCTION LAW E-ALERTS
2011
June 2011
M/WDBE Update & New Developments
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
May 2011
To Whom To Give That Critical Notice -- Another "Trap For The Unwary"
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
April 2011
The “Substantial Completion” Trigger Point: - What Contractors Must Do To Preserve All Rights
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2011
Limitations On An Owner’s Right To Reject All Bids
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
February 2011
A Winnable Bid Protest
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
January 2011
M/WBE & DBE Compliance Update - Revisited
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
M/WDBE Update & New Developments
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
May 2011
To Whom To Give That Critical Notice -- Another "Trap For The Unwary"
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
April 2011
The “Substantial Completion” Trigger Point: - What Contractors Must Do To Preserve All Rights
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2011
Limitations On An Owner’s Right To Reject All Bids
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
February 2011
A Winnable Bid Protest
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
January 2011
M/WBE & DBE Compliance Update - Revisited
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
2010
December 2010
M/WBE & DBE Compliance Update
December 2010
Change Orders At the NYCSCA - How To Protect Your Company
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
November 2010
New York's Amended Prompt Payment Act Revisited: Summary of Highlights
November 2010
Change Order Crisis at the SCA - Protecting Your Company
September 2010
Goldberg & Connolly Wins Appeal Against Bovis Lend Lease To Restore Multi-Million Dollar Contract Claim
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
August 2010
AN ORAL CHANGE ORDER?!
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
July 2010
The Regrettable Need for "Constant Claiming" Against Educational Facilities
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
June 2010
Don't Get "Knocked Out" By Punch Lists - Protect Your Rights
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
May 2010
NYS Budget Crisis - Non-Payment to Contractors Preserve Your Rights Against NYSDOT
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
May 2010
When an Overrun Results in an Increased Unit Price
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2010
OWNER MISDEEDS - The Usual Suspects
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
February 2010
The New York Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Publicly Rebukes NYSDOT
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
2009
December 2009
Delay Claims May Not Always Be Governed By Contractual Time Limitations
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2009
Prequalification UnderWicks Law “Reform” - Be Prepared
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter
March 2009
Curing Substantial Mec hanic’s Lien De fec ts It’s a Matter of Timing
Delay Claims May Not Always Be Governed By Contractual Time Limitations
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2009
Prequalification UnderWicks Law “Reform” - Be Prepared
Henry L. Goldberg & Mitchell B. Reiter
March 2009
Curing Substantial Mec hanic’s Lien De fec ts It’s a Matter of Timing
POLICY HOLDER INSURANCE COVERAGE E-ALERTS
2011
March 2011
"Protecting Your Insurance Protection" No Signed Subcontract, No Ocip Enrollment Form = No Ocip Coverage
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
"Protecting Your Insurance Protection" No Signed Subcontract, No Ocip Enrollment Form = No Ocip Coverage
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
2010
June 2010
The “Empty” Policy – Coverage is a Zero Sum Game Know What You Actually Purchased
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2010
The Weekend's Historic Nor'easter Brought Unrelenting Rain & Gale Force Winds: Is There Coverage?
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
The “Empty” Policy – Coverage is a Zero Sum Game Know What You Actually Purchased
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
March 2010
The Weekend's Historic Nor'easter Brought Unrelenting Rain & Gale Force Winds: Is There Coverage?
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
2009
December 2009
Protecting Your Insurance Protection Whose Insurance Coverage is Primary? Don't Rely on Your Subcontract for the Answer.
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
June 2009
Consequential Damages - Policyholders Can Now Recover For Damages Beyond Policy Limits Caused By Insurance Company's Breach Of The Policy.
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
Protecting Your Insurance Protection Whose Insurance Coverage is Primary? Don't Rely on Your Subcontract for the Answer.
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
June 2009
Consequential Damages - Policyholders Can Now Recover For Damages Beyond Policy Limits Caused By Insurance Company's Breach Of The Policy.
Henry L. Goldberg, Esq
