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Serve Your Pennsylvania Mechanic’s Lien as Statute Dictates
Pennsylvania takes mechanic's liens statutes seriously. Learn how seriously when you read today's post about one creditor's costly mistake.
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Wisconsin Construction Project for HARIBO Group
If you are contracted to perform work or supply materials to this delightful factory, don’t forget to secure your mechanic’s lien rights.
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Malls and Tickle-Up Effects of Retail Bankruptcies
Retail bankruptcies are on the rise and the impacts aren’t limited to suppliers of inventory and the retail employees. Who else is in danger?
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The Path to BioFuel is Paved with Mechanic’s Liens
Over $15M in mechanic’s liens filed in 2020, $4.5M were filed between July and September 2020, construction and unpaid claims continue.
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Georgia Lien Waivers: Changes Coming 2021
You may have heard there are changes coming to Georgia lien waivers. In today's post we'll review the key changes & what you should know.
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$145M Waterfront Redevelopment, $5.7M in Mechanic’s Liens
A destination waterfront redevelopment with apartments, stores, restaurants, office space, and a few million dollars in mechanic’s liens.
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You Received a Notice to Commence Suit, Now What?
You filed a mechanic's lien and then got a Notice to Commence Suit. What is it? Should you ignore it? Should you act? We've got the answer.
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UCC Filing: Right of Repossession Without a Breach
Can you afford the risk if one of your customers defaults? What if 5 of your customers default? Don’t get burnt – get the dough! File a UCC.
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Oceanwide Plaza in Los Angeles Buried in Mechanic’s Liens
A GC is owed over $200M, and various subcontractors are owed an additional $2.5M, after furnishing to a project owned by Oceanwide Plaza LLC.
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Equipment UCC Filings Best Practices
Selling equipment? You should consider protecting your receivable with a Purchase Money Security Interest (PMSI) filing. Here's why!
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Out of Shape? The ’24 Hour Fitness’ Financial Failure
24 Hour Fitness bankruptcy isn't a surprise, but it does make the filing of mechanic’s liens extremely important.
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Indiana Mechanic’s Liens Require Two Notarizations
No, you're not seeing double. Filing an Indiana mechanic's lien? Look out for two separate notary sections.