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Register Operator’s Liens with a PPSA

Executing an Operator’s Lien? Take Time to Register it with a PPSA In a recent Alberta court decision, a creditor claimed it had priority in the defunct debtor’s estate, because the creditor and debtor had executed an operator’s lien. The operator’s...

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Don’t Gamble with Your Lien Rights in Nevada

You Could Roll the Dice, but why Gamble with Your Lien Rights in Nevada? You can roll the dice with your lien rights, but why would you want to?...

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Massachusetts Mechanic’s Lien in a Bankruptcy

What Happens to Your Massachusetts Mechanic’s Lien in a Bankruptcy? This week we shared an article that focused on the impact of bankruptcy on...

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Carefully Review Settlement Agreements

Carefully Review the Settlement Agreement & Be Prepared to Accept the Terms of the Agreement In Degraw Const. Group, Inc. v. McGowan Bldrs., Inc.,...

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Is “Final Payment” Written on the Check?

Is “Final Payment” Written on the Check? Consider it Final and Paid. In a recent Mississippi case, one general contractor argued that a payment it...

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Filing a UCC to Perfect Your Security Interest

Filing a UCC to Perfect Your Security Interest? No Security Exists if the Debtor’s Name is Wrong Yes, that’s right. It’s yet another case of an...

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Bond Claim and Stop Notice Rights in California

Furnishing to a Public Project in California? Here’s What You Should Know about Bond Claim and Stop Notice Rights Bookmark this post; here’s...

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Form for Registering Liens on Leasehold in Alberta

Will Changing a Form Make It Easier for Claimants to Register a Lien on Leasehold in Alberta? Registering a builders’ lien in Alberta? It’s...

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Compliance with UCC Article 9-503 and Alternative “A”

Filing a UCC on an Individual? Make Sure You Comply with UCC Article 9-503 To Determine Whether One Creditor Correctly Identified the Individual on...

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Secured Creditor Bumped to Unsecured Status

Secured Creditor Slips to Unsecured Creditor Status & Loses Over $50,000 Late last fall, we reviewed a pivotal case in Wisconsin. A creditor’s...

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