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Anatoly M. Darov

Interpreting the Massachusetts Prompt Pay Law in Light of Tocci v. IRIV Partners, et al.

Highlights: 1. The Prompt Pay Law changes the parties’ obligations for submitting, reviewing, approving (or rejecting), and payment of...

Anatoly M. Darov

Six Tips to Assist Adjusters in Defending Costly Design and Construction Defect Claims

Design and construction defect claims seldom offer obvious allocations of liability. Thus, it is critical for the adjuster to have an...

Anatoly M. Darov

Technology Has Helped the Construction Industry Adapt to COVID-19

Anthony da Fonseca, Esq. The construction industry—like many other industries—have been faced with significant challenges surrounding how...

Anatoly M. Darov

Contractors Not Protected from Subrogation Action in Water Damage Claim

General contractor and its subcontractor are not entitled to 'insured' status for the purposes of subrogation of builder's risk claim.

Anatoly M. Darov

MTA Debarment Law Poses New Risks

New York has passed a new law requiring the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to debar contractors, consultants, and suppliers tha

Anatoly M. Darov

New City of Boston Lobbying Ordinance—Applicability to Real Estate, Design, and Construction Firms

Beginning April 16, 2019, lobbyists and their clients doing business with city of Boston officials need to register under a new lobbying...

Anatoly M. Darov

Massachusetts Moves to Address Climate Change, Environmental, and Water Infrastructure Priorities--P

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito have introduced comprehensive legislation (H.4318) to address...

Anatoly M. Darov

Owner’s Representatives—Emerging Roles, Responsibilities, and Legal Issues

Given the central role of owner's representatives, owner’s reps have a significant and direct impact on the success or failure of a proj

Anatoly M. Darov

No-Damages-For-Delay Clauses After Central Ceilings v. Suffolk Const.

Interpreting no-damages-for-delay clauses based recent case law.

Anatoly M. Darov

AIA Issues 2017 Updates to Core Design-Bid-Build Contract Documents

In April 2017, the American Institute of Architect (AIA) issued its once in a decade update to its core A201 design-bid-build family of...

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