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Is the Lien Consensual or Statutory?
There are 2 types of liens creditors may use: consensual or statutory. Check out this post to learn what the difference is & why it matters.
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Compliance with UCC 9-503(a) when Filing UCC in Georgia
Compliance with UCC 9-503(a) must be one of the easiest and most challenging aspects of perfecting security interests. Let's see why!
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UCC Filings Work, Here’s a $95,000 True Story
Did you know you could potentially recover funds from unsecured creditors who were paid with funds secured by collateral identified in your UCC?
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Legislative Updates in Construction 2021
In 2021, several states enacted legislative updates to their mechanic’s lien and bond claim statutes. Here’s a quick recap of changes.
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Survey: Securitization on A/R During the Pandemic
The CRF surveyed the use and impact of securitization (UCCs, mechanic’s lien, etc.) on A/R during the pandemic. Here's what they found.
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Arkansas Lien & Bond Law Changes in 2021
Learn more about the changes for Arkansas residential mechanic’s liens and payment bonds for public projects.
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UCC 9-503(a) and a Creditor’s Security Interest
The spelling of your debtor's name on the UCC filing matters. Welcome to today’s edition of “The Tractors & Tribulations of UCC 9-503"!
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Changes for Texas Lien Claimants Effective January 2022
Big things are happening in the great state of Texas, including changes to their mechanic's lien and bond claim laws. Let's review!
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Changes to Iowa Mechanic’s Lien Law in Effect January 2022
There are some changes coming to Iowa's mechanic's lien and bond claim statutes. Here's what you should know!
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New York Tolling the Lien Line
A lien claimant's lien was saved because the deadline was tolled. What is tolled and how did this claimant luck out? Let's take a look.
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Wyoming House Bill Further Defines a Digital Asset
Wyoming recently defined a digital asset and identified it as an intangible under UCC Article 9. That means a UCC filing could protect you!
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Minnesota Prelien Deadline is 45 Days, Not 72 Days
What happens when your preliminary notice is late? In Minnesota, you may lose your mechanic’s lien rights. Here's what you should know.