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Who’s on the Job? A Look at the Contractual Chain

Who’s on the Job? A Look at the Contractual Chain What do you call the collective group of parties on a construction project? (Sounds like the start of a fun dad-joke!) We often refer to the collective parties as the contractual chain or the ladder...

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Arbitration, Mediation, Lawsuit – What’s the Difference?

Arbitration, Mediation, Lawsuit – What’s the Difference? Over the holiday break, I spent some time reading articles I’ve (shamefully) had bookmarked...

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Blanket UCC Filings & Your Frequently Asked Questions

Blanket UCC Filings & Your Frequently Asked Questions What is a Blanket UCC Filing? A Blanket UCC filing is a security interest in all the assets of...

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Mechanic’s Liens and Discharge Bonds

Mechanic’s Liens and Discharge Bonds We know mechanic’s liens can be bonded off, we’ve discussed it before. But it’s a topic that can be quite...

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Louisiana Private Projects and Your Lien Rights

Louisiana Private Projects and Your Mechanic’s Lien Rights If you are furnishing to a private project in Louisiana, today’s post is just for you! In...

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UCCs Have Priority Over 503(b)(9) Claims

503(b)(9) Claims & Consignment Agreements are No Match for Properly Perfected UCCs Businesses file for bankruptcy protection; it is an unfortunate...

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What To Do When You Can’t Get Change Orders in Writing

What To Do When You Can’t Get Change Orders in Writing Change orders can be tough to track. Nearly every construction project has change orders and...

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Montana Lien & Bond Claim Rights: What You Should Know

Montana Lien & Bond Claim Rights: What You Should Know Furnishing to a construction project in Montana? Then you’ll certainly want to review today’s...

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Don’t Ignore Contractor Licensing Requirements

Be Careful, Don’t Ignore Contractor Licensing Requirements – Your Lien Rights May Depend on It Don’t ignore contractor licensing requirements; your...

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What Does It Mean to “File” a Lien?

What Does It Mean to “File” a Lien? Is that Different than “Recording” a Lien? According to One Case in Ohio, They’re Different. In legal decisions,...

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