November, December, and January are one of the busiest, and family-oriented months for Americans. During this time, we celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, and New Year’s Eve. With that said, these holidays and their celebratory months come with endless cooking, roaring fireplaces, candles, and decorative lights. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the leading causes of house fires are Cooking, Heating, and Electrical Malfunctions. The U.S. Fire Administration also states that months from November – March are most prone to house fires. Coincidence? or Carelessness?

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Though the holiday season represents happiness and channeling positive energy for the New Year, unfortunate events can happen without expecting they will. Did it ever occur to you that your favorite decorations such as twinkling lights and evergreen scented candles could become dangerous? Below are five important steps to ensure your decorations are a success and not a mess. For more information about the United States Fire Administration, please click here. 

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Each year, millions of tourists from around the world flock to New York City’s Rockefeller Center to catch a glimpse of America’s most famous Christmas tree – an iconic harbinger of the holiday season.

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As a dedicated and experienced Construction Law Attorney, I help Homeowners, Contractors, and Design Professionals with their legal needs in construction litigation and arbitration.

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As New York’s construction sites rise high and reach wide, there’s an equally expansive commitment to safety. Technology and online learning are at the forefront of this evolution, reshaping how the industry ensures worker safety and keeps up with ever-changing regulations. The marriage of safety protocols, online training courses, and tech advancements is giving construction companies new tools to protect workers and avoid costly mistakes. Let’s discover the ways that safety, online classes, and technology intersect in the construction world.

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Hiring a non-local subcontractor can lead to unanticipated issues for a contractor that otherwise could have been avoided if a local sub or supplier were hired instead.  Additionally, events that would ordinarily not seem to be an issue when using a local subcontractor, such as arranging an in-person meeting, have the potential to become much more complicated when trying to coordinate with an non-local subcontractor or supplier.  Keep reading for some important risks that homeowners and contractors should be aware of if contemplating hiring a non-local subcontractor or supplier.

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