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UCCs and Liens Make Your Company a Payment Priority
Businesses prioritize how, when and which vendors are paid and often pay secured creditors ahead of unsecured creditors. But why?
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Substantial Completion, Completion and Acceptance
A supplier’s suit was untimely, because it failed to comply with filing suit within one year from substantial completion of the project.
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Securing Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Wyoming
Here’s everything you didn’t know you should know about securing mechanic’s lien rights on projects in Wyoming.
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Lien Should Be Filed by Registered Entity
A construction lien can be invalidated if the lien claimant isn't registered with the Secretary of State or comparable agency.
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Can a New York Mechanic’s Lien Be Filed Too Early
The Court reviewed and found the lien was not served too soon & the claimant’s lien would remain valid. But, what’s “too soon” in New York?
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Federally Funded Does Not Mean Federal Project
“The U.S. Government funded this construction project, so it’s a federal project, right?” The answer is: not necessarily.
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Supreme Court Sides with Subcontractor in Washington Case
Subcontractor complied with Washington statute, according to the Supreme Court, and is allowed to recover its claim.
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How to Handle Suit When Mechanic’s Liens Expire
What happens after a mechanic's lien is filed? You should understand Suit to Enforce your claim, because mechanic's liens don't live forever.
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New Legislation for Ontario’s Construction Act
Broad changes ahead for Ontario’s Construction Act. A high-level look at some key changes including the extension of the lien & suit filing periods.
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Top 3 Mistakes Collectors Make According to IACC
What are the top 3 mistakes made when calling on past due accounts? Poor documentation & communication are the top 2.
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Register Operator’s Liens with a PPSA
Executing an Operator’s Lien? Make sure to register it with a PPSA. Learn how one creditor lost its priority for failing to comply with the PPSA
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Don’t Gamble with Your Lien Rights in Nevada
Mechanic’s lien rights are afforded to those furnishing to Nevada construction projects, if you adhere to the statutory requirements.