The Buffalo Bills stadium project is poised to cost millions of extra dollars because of New York’s unique Scaffold Law. Every building project in New York is affected by the Scaffold Law. The Law places nearly absolute liability on general contractors and building owners when a worker experiences a gravity-related injury. The Law covers injuries... Continue Reading →
Home-Field Over-Advantage
Home-field advantage is important in any sport. The benefits include favorable cheers, a cushy locker room, no travel, a sea of fans, and a familiar climate. The gain that a home team gets is widely recognized and is treated accordingly by having an even amount of home and away games. However, some home-field situations seem... Continue Reading →
The Next Hurdle for the Bills Stadium Project – SEQR
Putting together a new professional sports stadium is no small task. For Erie County and the Buffalo Bills, one of the next biggest hurdles is to pass through New York’s stringent environmental review process. A full review under New York’s State Environmental Quality Review Act is required for the stadium project. The law applies when... Continue Reading →
Are the Rams at home in LA?
The Rams have been one of the more mobile teams in the NFL in terms of relocation. The team has called three different cities home and has brought a Superbowl win to two of them. Despite their recent success, the Rams are still plagued with attendance issues and low ratings. Los Angeles is a bustling... Continue Reading →