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Serve Notices via Certified Mail

The Value in Serving Notices via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested In July 2012, various portions of California’s mechanic’s lien statute changed, including service and proof of service of a preliminary notice, specifically to prove service...

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Payment Bonds Can Be Conditional Too

Payment Bonds Can Be Conditional Too Are you furnishing to a private Florida project where a payment bond has been issued? Then you should take a few...

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UCC Introduction and Scope of Article 9

Part 1 | Introduction & Scope of Article 9 The importance of credit decisions and the need to utilize technical skills to protect receivables is...

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What is a Notice of Intent to Lien?

What is a Notice of Intent to Lien? Is It the Same as a Preliminary Notice or a Demand Letter? The first step in securing mechanic’s lien or bond...

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The Miller Act & Your Bond Rights in Tribal Construction

No Miller Act Bond Claim Rights on Tribal Construction Project A recent district court decision in Oklahoma, left one subcontractor unhappy and...

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Correctly Identify Your Customer on PPSAs in Ontario

It’s Important to Correctly Identify Your Customer on PPSAs in Ontario Registering a PPSA in Ontario? Then you know the importance of correctly...

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Timely Amend Your Proof of Claim

Need to Amend the Proof of Claim? Here’s a Tip, Don’t Wait 7 Years We’ve discussed bankruptcy proof of claims before, but today we are reminded just...

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3-in-3: Payment & Performance Bonds

3-in-3: Payment & Performance Bonds Today’s 3-in-3 features Jenna Burnett, Notice & Mechanic’s Lien Specialist. Read this post to learn more about...

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Can a Mechanic’s Lien Be Avoided in Bankruptcy

Can a Mechanic’s Lien Be Avoided in Bankruptcy? This should come as no surprise: mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights vary by state. Right? We...

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Four Signs Your Customer May Be in Financial Distress

Four Signs Your Customer May Be in Financial Distress Business failure is inevitable. It is imperative that you, as a creditor, protect yourself from...

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