Steven Nudelman

Steven Nudelman is a partner at the law firm of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP in Woodbridge and Roseland, New Jersey. He is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and its Construction, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Alternative Energy & Sustainable Development Practice Groups. He may be reached at (732) 476-2428 or snudelman@greenbaumlaw.com.

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Be Wary of the Waiver

The importance of understanding cardinal change and consequential damage provisions in a subcontract.

October 5, 2018

Steven Nudelman

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The waiver of consequential damages clause in a contract, be it for construction or professional services, is a risk-shifting provision that has value to both parties to the contract and it should be negotiated.

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The Statute of Repose and Product Manufacturers

The application depends on state law and the nature of the product.

September 10, 2018

Steven Nudelman

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The statute of repose is often confused with another, more common statutory defense, the statute of limitations. Both statutes provide a defense to claims based on time. After that, they bear little resemblance to each other.

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‘Remember the Architect!’

Contractor claims against architects on commercial projects appear to be on the rise.

July 8, 2018

Steven Nudelman

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“Remember the Architect!” While it may not be as catchy as “Remember the Alamo!” at the Battle of San Jacinto, the phrase about design professionals is probably more relevant to your day-to-day business.

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Specification Etiquette

Court examines engineer’s conduct in rejecting proposed “or-equal” product in specifications.

June 26, 2018

Steven Nudelman

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What are the legal ins and outs of rejecting an “or-equal” product?

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LOL Clauses Are No Laughing Matter

Engineers have their own lingo with which you should be familiar.

March 20, 2018

Steven Nudelman

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Engineers should not draft LOL provisions (among other contract clauses) – attorneys should.

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The Spearin Doctrine and Design-Build

Applying a 100-year-old rule to the latest project delivery system.

February 28, 2018

Steven Nudelman

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Contractors on design-build projects should look to one of construction’s most nuanced cases to date.

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The Limits of a Quasi-Contract

Archon case emphasizes difference between express and implied contracts.

December 1, 2017

Steven Nudelman

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What to consider when you’re asked to perform work that’s outside the project’s scope.

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Please Take Notice

Failure to adhere to contractual notice provisions could be devastating.

August 24, 2017

Steven Nudelman

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Notice provisions are important and should not be glossed over. Take the time to go through them to avoid consequences.

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Mechanic’s Lien Minefield

Condominiums require extra caution.

June 7, 2017

Steven Nudelman

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Lawyers love mechanic’s liens. More specifically, lawyers love correcting mechanic’s liens that contractors or lien-filing services frequently prepare incorrectly. Contractors...