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Mechanic’s Lien & Bond Claim Rights in Kansas

Are you furnishing to a construction project in Kansas? This post is just for you! Learn all about Kansas mechanic's lien & bond claim rights.
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The Retail Bankruptcy Apocalypse

Retail bankruptcies are, without question, harmful to creditors. What can you do to protect your business from retail bankruptcy?
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Fabricated Invoice Date Leads to Invalid Mechanic’s Lien

Thinking of changing an invoice date to extend a lien deadline? It's tempting to alter the date, but don't do it. You could lose your lien.
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Information You Should Include In Lien Waivers

What Information Should You Include In Lien Waivers?

Before you sign that lien waiver, are you sure it has all necessary info? Here's what information should be included in a lien waiver.
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Changes Ahead for Louisiana Mechanic’s Lien Rights

Louisiana’s 2019 legislative session included the passage of HB 203. Let’s review the calculation of mechanic’s lien deadlines.
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Idaho Lien & Bond Claim Rights

Idaho: Lien & Bond Claim Rights in the Gem State

Today's post is a GEM! We'll review mechanic's lien and bond claim rights for construction projects in Idaho.
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Rhode Island Mechanic’s Lien Rights are Mighty

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in land size, but Rhode Island means business for mechanic's lien & bond claim filers.
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Recap of Changes to Ontario’s Construction Lien Act

Over the last two years we have discussed the changes to Ontario’s Construction Lien Act. Here’s a breakdown of what you should know.
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Canada: Provincial Construction & Your Payment Rights

A provincial project is the improvement of public works or building under contract made by the provincial government. Time for a bond claim?
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Miller Act Bond Claim: Miss 1 Day, Lose $8M

Miss the Miller Act Bond Claim deadline by a day and lose the right to recover a claim amount of over $8M. Ouch!
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Not a Secured Creditor? Aim To Be Critical Vendor

It's best to be a secured creditor. But, if you don't file a UCC or mechanic's lien, all hope's not lost - you could be a critical vendor.
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Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Alabama

“Sweet Home Alabama, where liens are so due” isn't as good as the original, but today's post about Alabama lien rights will make up for it.