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What is Subordination?

Subordination is “the process by which a creditor holding a priority debt agrees to accept a lower priority for the collection of its debt in a deference to a new debt.”
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Small Mistake High Price in Mechanic’s Liens

A New York court issued a decision which highlights the high costs of seemingly minor technical mishaps in the filing of a mechanic’s lien.
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Attorney for Construction Litigation

Selecting the right attorney can impact your ability to secure your receivables. There are many considerations when weighing your options.
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What Are Joint Check Agreements?

A Joint Check Agreement is an agreement between parties, allowing one party to make payment through a check issued to two or more payees.
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Debtor Name Errors in UCC Filings

When preparing a UCC filing, minor deviations in the name of the debtor can prevent a security interest from being perfected. 
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No Preliminary Notice? No Mechanic’s Lien for You

Did you know, failing to serve the requisite prelien notice in a state where it is required can invalidate your mechanic’s lien?
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Past Due Accounts and Commercial Collections

How can you make the collections process less painful for your credit team? Why is it important to partner with the right agency? Answers here
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What is a Bond Claim? Whose Bond Are You Going to Claim Against?

It’s time to make a claim against the bond. But, what is a bond claim? Whose bond are you going to claim against? Can you only claim against a bond if it is a public project?
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The Art of Drafting a Perfect Security Agreement for Your UCC Filing

Properly perfecting a security interest under UCC Article 9 is an art form. Make sure all required information is included and accurate.
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Your Customer Defaults, Fortunately You Filed a UCC – Now What?

Congratulations, you filed a UCC to position yourself as a secured creditor! Unfortunately, your customer has defaulted on payments. Now what?
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Liens on Funds, Stop Notices, and Public Improvement Liens

A Lien on Funds (aka a stop notice or public improvement lien) stops the flow of funds on a project until it can be shown you've been paid.
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Articles of Incorporation: Not Just for Name Verification

Do you know that if your customer changes their name you must amend your UCC filing or your security is jeopardized? Learn more here