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May 2008
The More Things Change ...
by Jack Seidman

April 2008
Uncooperative Sub's Side Deal with Owner Costs It $500,000 in Punitive Damages
by Peter Zweighaft, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP

March 2008
New York State Workers' Comp Update
by Ross Gnesin, G.C.G. Risk Management

January 2008
It's Dry for Now, So Fix the Roof While You Still Have Time
by Ross Gnesin, G.C.G. Risk Management

August 2007
Cumulative Change Will Have a Positive Impact on Construction Safety
by James C. Bifulco, CSP, Total Safety Consulting

August 2007
Members of GBC Workers' Comp Safety Group to See Huge Reduction in Costs
by Ross L. Gnesin, GCG Risk Management, Inc.

June 2007
The Greening of Risk Management
by Eileen M. Clinton, Brown & Brown Empire State

May 2007
NY State Follows Lead of NY City in Legislating Against Perceived Problem of False Claims
by Howard M. Rosen, Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

May 2007
OSHA's Ability to Cite General Contractors or Host Employers for Subcontractors' Construction Violations Now Seriously in Doubt
by Stephen C. Yohay and Elizabeth M. Walsh, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner, LLP

April 2007
Construction Claim Pitfalls: Untimely Notice Can Be Fatal
by Jack Kannry, Esq., P.E., Warshaw Burstein Cohen Schlesinger & Kuh, LLP

February 2007
Can a Contractor Hold a Sub to Its Bid Under New York Law?  It Still Depends on the Facts.
by Paul Monte, Esq., Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

January 2007
Haven't Been Paid?  Should You Stop Working?
by Joseph J. Manna, Esq., Gresens & Gillen LLP

November 2006
Asbestos Surveys & Inspections
by Peter DeLucia, AAC Contracting, Inc.

April 2006
Those Progress Payments are Trust Funds -- Really!
by Anthony Adams, Esq., Gates & Adams, P.C.

January 2006
New Procurement Lobbying Rules Take Effect
by Mark Glaser, Esq., Greenberg Traurig, LLP

December 2005
Succession Planning: Don't Leave Your Company Without It
Part I: Securing the Future of Your Business
Part II: Six Steps to Preserve Your Business' Survival
by Patrick DiCerbo, CFP, CLU, ChFC, AEP, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

November 2005
Background Checks: Should You or Shouldn't You?
by Patricia Gillen, Esq., Gresens & Gillen LLP

October 2005
Liability of Architects and Design Professionals to Contractors
by Alexander A. Miuccio, Esq., Goldberg & Connolly

July 2005
Lawsuits Against Your Professional Consultants: Be Timely and Be Careful
by Mitchell B. Reiter, Esq., Goldberg & Connolly

May 2005
Preparing for the "Next Generation" of a Family Business
by Patrick A. DiCerbo, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

April 2005
Construction Arbitration vs. Litigation - Which Is Right For You?
by Lawrence A. Kushnick, Esq., Kushnick & Associates, P.C.

March 2005
Your Additional Insured Status: What Does It Really Get You?
by Bradford A. Nilsson and Richard P. Dyer, Thelen Reid & Priest LLP.

February 2005
Hold Owners Accountable
by Mark H. Guetzko, Seedorff Masonry, Inc.

December 2004
Reporting Workers' Comp Claims: Who, What, When, Where & How
by Ross L. Gnesin, G.C.G. Risk Management, Inc.

November 2004
Five Keys to a Successful Mediation
by Suzanne H. Charles, Esq., Fox, Charles & Kowalewski LLP

August 2004
Employers Face Challenges to Meet Deadline for Compliance with FLSA's New Exemptions
by Patricia Gillen, Esq., Gresens & Gillen LLP

August 2004
Subrogation or Assignment of Trust Fund Diversion Claims: Another Way for GCs to Prosecute a Claim for Trust Fund Diversion by a Subcontractor
by Matthew J. Beck, Esq., Duke, Holzman, Yaeger & Photiadis, LLP

June 2004
Liquidated Damages Provision That Operates as a Penalty is Unenforceable
by Robbie MacPherson, Postner & Rubin

May 2004
Delay Damages: Recovery in New York Differs
by David G. Anderson, Esq., Couch White, LLP

April 2004
Maintain Cost Controls Through All Economic Cycles
by Martin Waitz, CPA, Margolin, Winer & Evens LLP

March 2004
Trust Fund Diversion: Another Weapon for Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers Who Have Not Been Paid
by Matthew J. Beck, Esq., Duke, Holzman, Yaeger & Photiadis, LLP

February 2004
Equipment Theft: Insight & Assistance for GBC Members
by Glen Sider, National Equipment Register

December 2003
Business Tax Highlights
by Lori E. Mayott, CPA, Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, PC

November 2003
Should I Cash the Check?
by Jim Gresens, Esq., Gresens & Gillen, LLP

October 2003
The Case of the Disappearing Contractors (or Why Bond Subcontractors?)
by Lynn Matthews, CNA Surety