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Filing UCCs: Tips for Secured Parties
Article 9-507(c) of the UCC provides the secured party with a four month window to amend a UCC filing if the debtor’s name changes:
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What is a Public Private Partnership (P3)?
By now it is quite likely you are familiar with, or at least heard of, public-private partnerships; also known as “P3” or “PPP”.
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Gootee Construction v. Atkins Could Impact Your Bond Claims
Filing before project acceptance is crucial. Learn the impact of the Gootee Construction v. Atkins ruling on Louisiana bond claim deadlines.
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Mechanic’s Liens: Understanding Ship and Delivery Dates
Furnishing dates can make or break your rights to file a mechanic’s lien or serve a bond claim. Should you use a ship or delivery date?
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Learn From JP Morgan’sBillion Dollar UCC Mistake
After all, accidentally terminating a UCC filing made JP Morgan an unsecured creditor - a $1.5 billion unsecured creditor.
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Expected Payment and Expiring Lien Deadlines
All parties supplying materials or labor to a construction project should take the steps to secure mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights.
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California Lender Search: a Best Practice
Perform formal searches on any party required to receive a copy of a notice. This goes for liens/bond claims too – you should always confirm the parties within the ladder of supply.
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Articles of Incorporation & Their Importance for UCC Filings
Articles of Incorporation are important because even states make mistakes when indexing entities (more often than you’d think).
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2016 Changes for Securing Pennsylvania Lien Rights
Pennsylvania's new notice procedures for qualifying projects take effect when the Construction Notices Directory launches (2016).
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Ontario PPSA Amendments
The 2006 amendments to Ontario’s Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) are set to become effective by the end of the year.
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California 20 Day Notice
If you're furnishing to a construction project in California, you should serve the preliminary notice within 20 days from first furnishing. However, there are nuances.
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NTO-Phobia: the Fear of the Preliminary Notice
A preliminary notice (sometimes referred to as a Notice to Owner (NTO) or Notice to Customer), shouldn’t upset anyone, especially if the intent of the document is properly explained.