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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Green Lights First N...

Duane Morris Construction Law nuclear_power_plant nrc nuclear power_plant brian_j_markowitz | General | Friday February 10, 2012 | By Brian J. Markowitz

According to USA TODAY :   “ The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the nation's first nuclear power plant in a generation on Thursday, clearing the way for Atlanta-based Southern Co. to build two reactors at its Plant Vogtle site near...

New York Appellate Court Clarifies Burden Of Proof...

Duane Morris Construction Law construction contractors mechanic's_liens mechanic's_lien_law foreclosure brian_j_markowitz breach_of_contract mechanic's_lien_foreclosure owners subcontractors | General | Tuesday January 31, 2012 | By Brian J. Markowitz

In a recent decision by New York’s Appellate Division, First Department, the Court once again clarifies that a subcontractor who commences a Mechanic’s Lien foreclosure proceeding, bears the burden of establishing the existence of a lien fund.   ...

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Not Welcome In New Jersey T...

Duane Morris Construction Law new_jersey environment fracking brian_j_markowitz pipeline natural_gas | General | Monday January 30, 2012 | By Brian J. Markowitz

Residents of Ringwood, New Jersey filled Borough Hall this week to voice their concerns over a proposed natural gas pipeline that would go through four acres of protected land.   Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. is proposing to run a second...

Does Recent Economic News Bode Well For The Constr...

Duane Morris Construction Law economy construction_starts united_rentals caterpillar construction_industry finacial brian_j_markowitz | General | Thursday January 26, 2012 | By Brian J. Markowitz

Is the United States economy, and more particularly the construction industry improving?   Well, the answer may depend on which politician you ask.   However, a look at recent financial reports seems to indicate, yes, the construction industry is...

Court Comes Down Against Unlicensed Home Improveme...

Duane Morris Construction Law brian_j_markowitz home_improvement new_york_city home_improvement_contractor nyc_administrative_code license westchester construction | General | Tuesday January 24, 2012 | By Brian J. Markowitz

New York State’s Appellate Division Second Department issued a decision on January 24, 2012 affirming that home improvement contractors are required to be licensed.   Without a home improvement license, the contractor cannot enforce its contractual...

Chinese Hotel Goes Up 30 Stories In 15 Days

Duane Morris Construction Law construction_industry brian_j_markowitz hotel construction t30 bsb china prefabrication | General | Wednesday January 18, 2012 | By Brian J. Markowitz

The Chinese company, Broad Sustainable Building, a subsidiary of the Broad Group Construction Company, has pulled off a remarkable feat – they managed to build a 30 story hotel in just 15 days.   Yes, that is correct, 30 stories, 15 days, a mere 360...


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