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What is a Notice of Termination of Notice of Commencement?

Explore the Notice of Termination of Notice of Commencement. Understand its role in construction projects.
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Can Supporting Documentation Make or Break Your Claim?

Maintaining documentation is important - not only for proceeding with secured transactions, but simply as a good business practice.
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A Primer on the Primary UCC Forms

1, 3, 11… Confused counting? Of course not, silly, these numbers identify the various types of UCC filings under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
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Carelessness is Worse Than a Lien Waiver Thief

A subcontractor discovered the high price of carelessness when the court honored executed unconditional lien waivers and vacated it's lien.
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Reduce the Need for Collections with Liens

A preliminary notice is a low cost proactive alternative to the reactive high cost and high stress associated with collections. It pays to be proactive.
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Navigating Preliminary Notices on Leased Property

If you are furnishing to a property that is being leased, both the fee owner and the tenant should be served with the notice.
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Lien Waiver Language: Unconditional

Unconditional lien waivers can be dangerous if blindly signed, as the signor is waiving all rights to further remedy regardless of whether or not payment has cleared.
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Creditor’s UCC Collateral Description Mistake

Article 9's provisions for creditors to list collateral as "all assets" & importance of comprehensive descriptions in Security Agreements.
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Is Art Worth More if a UCC-1 is Never Filed

A consignment agreement itself is not enough – it is best to file a UCC with the consignment agreement to create a security interest in the goods.
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Lien Waiver Language: Conditional

Conditional lien waivers are preferred, because the “conditions” provide the creditor with leverage, in the event payment is not received or does not clear.
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Leverage Your UCC Filing in the Collection Process

Leveraging a UCC filing in the collection process is significantly more effective than attempting to collect without any leverage.
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Supply House? You Can Use the UCC to Get Paid

Supply houses often overlook a powerful tool when trying to get paid. The UCC can be a faster and more effective collection tool.