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Mechanic's Lien: What, How, and Why?

What Is a Mechanic’s Lien? A mechanic’s lien (aka construction lien) is a lien against real property. A mechanic’s lien is often filed by a general contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier when they haven’t been paid for the materials or...

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UCC Filing Myths

The 6 Myths of UCC Filings: Big Foot, a Unicorn, and a UCC Financing Statement No, wait – not the right joke. Let’s try again. Big Foot, Unicorns &...

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Construction Litigation Attorney

When to Use an Attorney Who Specializes in Construction Litigation Selecting the right attorney has a substantial impact on your ability to secure...

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Payment Protection Rights for Los Angeles Wildfires

California Mechanic’s Lien and Bond Claim Rights: Rebuilding After the Wildfires To say the Los Angeles wildfires were devastating is an...

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Reduce the Need for Collections with UCC Filings

Filing UCCs Will Reduce the Need to Place Accounts for Collections Did you know UCC filings reduce collection needs? It’s true. How? Well, Article 9...

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Lien Index Q4 2024

NCS Credit’s Lien Index Ends Q4 2024 at 57, Down 7% from Q3 Slow payments continue to plague the industry, as the Lien Index ended 2024 at 57....

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Preliminary Notices 101: A Beginner’s Guide

A Beginner’s Guide to the Preliminary Notice Generally, the first step in the mechanicʼs lien process is to serve preliminary notices to various...

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Navigating Credit Trends in 2025

Navigating Credit Trends in 2025: Embracing Technologies and Economic Shifts Happy New Year! With a new year comes new opportunities and, of course,...

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Past-Due Accounts: Collection Agencies vs. Write-Offs

Consider Trying a Collection Agency Offering Contingent Services Today’s 3-in-3 features NCS Credit Attorney, Michelle Gerred. Read on to learn more...

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How to Spot and Avoid a Common UCC Filing Scam

Beware of Fraudulent Solicitations and UCC Filing Scams Filing UCCs is one of the most common trade credit practices and, rest assured, it is...

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