HARDI’s second annual New York State Advocacy Day put HVACR distributors face-to-face with state lawmakers to push for refrigerant regulations aligned with federal standards.

This filing allows HARDI to provide additional context for the court to use in making a final decision.

Litigation is costly, risky, and often avoidable — by reading, understanding, and negotiating your contracts carefully, businesses can protect themselves, prevent disputes, and focus their resources on growth instead of the courtroom.

I represent various industry players in construction contract negotiations and, invariably, at least one party wants a “waiver of consequential damages” clause in the agreement. 

Unexpected conditions below the surface can lead to major disputes. A recent case between Skanska Civil USA and the U.S. Navy reveals the high stakes of differing site conditions and the importance of thorough pre-bid review and due diligence.

Attorney Steve Nudelman discusses a recent New Jersey appellate court decision in Lahoud v. Anthony & Sylvan Corp., which scrutinized an arbitration clause deemed one-sided in favor of the contractor.

Columnist Steven Nudelman highlights the importance of understanding arbitration as a binding dispute resolution method and the potential limitations on legal rights when accepting digital contracts.

Every relationship, whether personal or business, starts with high expectations and the hope that everything will go smoothly as planned.

In litigation, courts view the failure to take discovery obligations seriously, such as failing to preserve electronically stored information.