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NCS Lien Index 2021 Q2
August 30, 2021
In commercial credit, creditors have an opportunity to secure accounts receivable by establishing their right to certain collateral. Then, in the event the debtor fails to pay, the creditor can …
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July 26, 2021
In 2021, several states have enacted legislative updates to their mechanic’s lien and bond claim statutes. We’ve previously discussed some of the big changes (ahem, yes Arkansas, Iowa, and Texas …
June 7, 2021
*Post updated 6/16/2021 to include official enactment* For several years, the Texas legislature has been trying to pass amendments to its mechanic’s lien statute, and finally change is on its …
May 24, 2021
Recently, members of The Credit Research Foundation (CRF) posed questions to NCS Experts. “In an average year, mechanic’s lien filings are high in Q1, low in Q2 & Q3, and …
May 17, 2021
Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, has signed HF 561 into law. The bill contains two key changes to Iowa’s mechanic’s lien law. Though the new statute won’t take effect until January …
April 5, 2021
What happens when your preliminary notice is late? In Minnesota, you may lose your mechanic’s lien rights. One lien claimant served its Minnesota prelien notice 27 days too late and …
March 22, 2021
We are frequently asked whether punch list or warranty work will extend the mechanic’s lien deadline. Generally, punch list items and warranty work aren’t considered substantial last furnishings which could …
March 15, 2021
Construction projects generally fall into one of three categories: private, public, or federal. These categories identify the project type and help determine whether you would secure mechanic’s lien or bond …
February 15, 2021
In January 2021, Loves Furniture, Inc. (Loves) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The bankruptcy petition indicates Loves has between 100-199 creditors, estimated assets between $10,000,001-$50M, estimated liabilities between $10,000,001-$50M, …
January 25, 2021
What is a Notice of Commencement? Do all states have Notices of Commencement? Why are these documents important? In today’s post we’ll review 7 of your Notice of Commencement questions. …
January 11, 2021
The events of 2020 will not soon be forgotten. A year that began with hope and optimism was quickly darkened by a pandemic that locked down economies for weeks and …
December 7, 2020
Recently, German candy maker HARIBO Group (HARIBO) announced construction plans for a factory in Wisconsin. According to one source, the factory “is set to become one of the largest confectionery …
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