What Is The Federal Miller Act?
In 1935, the federal government created the Miller Act statute, requiring prime contractors to obtain a payment bond on any United States Government contract over a certain threshold.
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Know Your Customer. Protect Your Cash Flow in Any Economy
Why February Is the Right Time to Strengthen Credit Relationships In today’s economic climate, knowing your customer is not optional. Rising...
Why Waiting Until the 15th Risks Texas Lien and Bond Rights
Texas construction deadlines are strict. When notice timing slips by even one day, mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights can be lost. For many credit...
USPS Postmark Changes and Preliminary Notice Deadlines
Your mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights depend on compliance with statute, and compliance depends on accuracy and timing. Preliminary notices and...
Lien Index Q4 2025
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What Is a UCC Termination and How to Avoid Costly Errors
Businesses rely on UCC filings to protect their security interests. When the debt is satisfied or the business relationship ends, a UCC Termination...
Serve Preliminary Notices via Certified Mail
Serving a preliminary notice correctly is one of the most important steps in the preliminary notice process and in protecting your mechanic’s lien...
What Is a Bankruptcy Proof of Claim?
A bankruptcy proof of claim is a formal document that allows a creditor to assert a right to payment in a bankruptcy case. It identifies how much is...
Lien Waiver Process with Automation and Expert Oversight
Managing lien waivers can be complicated and time-consuming. Construction projects involve multiple invoices, progress payments, and stakeholders....
Understanding UCC Filings: Top Questions Answered
When it comes to protecting your company’s receivables, UCC filings are one of the most effective tools available. Whether you’re supplying...