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April 25, 2018
Factors like inclement weather, county closures, state holidays and the wait times for document recording can cause MAJOR delays in recording. When unforeseen circumstances arise, other methods of service may be required, …
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April 23, 2018
“The U.S. Government funded this construction project, so it’s a federal project, right?” This is a frequently asked question and the answer is: not necessarily. Project type, as it pertains …
April 20, 2018
A little over a year ago we reviewed a case before a Washington Appeals Court, where the subcontractor’s right to recover its claim was hinging on whether the subcontractor named …
April 16, 2018
In this post we are going to explore the answers to questions about suit and provide general suit deadline information for each state. Often, the filing of a valid mechanic’s …
April 13, 2018
Holdback is another name for retainage, which is an agreed amount of a contract price retained from a contractor as assurance that subcontractors will be paid and that the job …
April 9, 2018
Broad changes are ahead for Ontario’s Construction Act. In today’s we post, we will take a high-level look at some key changes including the extension of the lien & suit …
April 6, 2018
What are the top 3 mistakes made when calling on past due accounts? Poor or out of date supporting documentation of the claim, waiting too long to involve a 3rd …
March 27, 2018
How to Manage Custom Templates in LienTracker™ Online: For those managing preliminary notices through LienTracker™ Online, here’s a quick look at how to customize documents within the online platform. All …
March 23, 2018
In a recent Alberta court decision, a creditor claimed it had priority in the defunct debtor’s estate, because the creditor and debtor had executed an operator’s lien. The operator’s lien, …
March 19, 2018
You can roll the dice with your lien rights, but why would you want to? Mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights are afforded to those furnishing to Nevada construction projects, …
March 16, 2018
This week we shared an article that focused on the impact of bankruptcy on mechanic’s lien claimants for projects in Massachusetts. In How Bankruptcy Affects Mechanic’s Lien Rights, authors Gregory …
March 12, 2018
In Degraw Const. Group, Inc. v. McGowan Bldrs., Inc., 2017 NY Slip Op 32080 – NY: Supreme Court 2017, parties executed a settlement agreement, which in addition to a payment …
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