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Protect Lien Rights: Who is Served Iowa Preliminary Notice

Mechanic’s lien rights are available on commercial and residential projects in Iowa, however, securing lien rights requires compliance with statute. One sub-subcontractor failed to serve its preliminary notice on the owner and the GC, as prescribed...

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Name Change Could Jeopardize Your Security Interest

Be Careful, Your Security Interest May Be in Jeopardy if Your Customer’s Name Changes The accuracy of critical data within your UCC Financing...

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Progress Payments Have Stopped, Now What?

Progress Payments Have Stopped, Now What Should You Do? Progress payments are payments made as work progresses under a contract, upon the basis of...

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A Demand to Commence Suit May Shorten Your Deadline

Did You Receive a Notice to Commence Suit? Your Suit Deadline May Be Shorter Than You Think The mechanic’s lien and bond claim processes follow the...

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Retail Bankruptcy and the Impact on the Landlord

Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Everywhere. Landlord, Landlord Have No Fear Landlords are impacted by retail bankruptcy, too! The hot topic continues to be...

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DIP Financing: What Is It? Who Provides It?

DIP Financing: What Is It? Who Provides It? What If You Filed a UCC? DIP stands for Debtor in Possession. When a business files for chapter 11...

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Serve a Mechanic’s Lien on an Out-of-State Party

Need to Serve a Mechanic’s Lien on an Out-of-State Party? According to One Case, You Should Serve the Lien via Certified Mail with Return Receipt...

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Retail Bankruptcies and Their Impact on Consigned Goods

Retail Bankruptcies and Their Impact on Consigned Goods The next time you take a trip to your favorite retailer, stop for a moment and think about...

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Are Pre-Construction Management Services Lienable?

What Are Pre-Construction Management Services and Are They Lienable in New York? The Westchester County Supreme Court has determined...

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Serving a PA Mechanic’s Lien: Sheriff or Public Posting

Be Sure to Serve the Mechanic’s Lien via Sheriff or Publicly Post It In Pennsylvania, statute dictates a mechanic’s lien be served by a sheriff. If...

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