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Backup Documentation & Mechanics Lien Filing

Backup documentation isn’t just used for preparing a document. Never underestimate the value of backup documentation and your mechanic’s lien.
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An Excessive Mechanic’s Lien in Nevada

How much money makes a mechanic’s lien claim excessive or frivolous? According to one Nevada court, $1,371,187.44.
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Notice of Non-Payment May Not Be Required in Louisiana

For material suppliers furnishing to public projects in Louisiana, one court decided notices of non-payment aren’t required.
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New York Residential Projects & Your Lien Rights

In New York, the deadline to file a mechanic's lien on a commercial project is different than for a residential project. Learn more here.
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Furnishing to More than One Building? Multiple Mechanic’s Liens May Be Required.

We are often asked whether a single mechanic’s lien can be filed on multiple buildings or parcels. The answer is: maybe.
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South Carolina Lien and Bond Claim Rights

Furnishing to a construction project in South Carolina? Let's review mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights for projects in South Carolina.
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Arbitration is Alternative Dispute Resolution

Arbitration, like mediation and adjudication, is a form of alternative dispute resolution and is typically favored in lieu of litigation.
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UCC Filings, Key Words and Common Terms

In the spirit of “back-to-school,” today’s post is a UCC Article 9 vocabulary lesson. Break out your pencils and notebooks, let’s get started!
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Securing Lien and Bond Claim Rights in the U.S. Possessions

Did you know that you may have mechanic's lien or bond claim rights in Guam, US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico? Let’s review!
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Alaska Mechanic’s Liens and Bond Claims

In this post I will review the statutory requirements for securing lien and bond claim rights for projects in Alaska.
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Serve the Notice on the Correct Parties for Iowa Lien Rights

Mechanic’s lien rights are available on commercial and residential projects in Iowa, however, you should always serve a preliminary notice.
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Customer’s Name Change Could Jeopardize Your Security Interest

The accuracy of critical data, like your customer's name, within your UCC Financing Statement can make or break your security interest.