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Importance of Complying with Arizona State Lien Laws

Failure to Substantially Comply With State Law Renders Arizona Lien Unenforceable You put substantial time, energy, and materials towards completion of the project for which you were hired. You serve your preliminary notice, making sure you comply...

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Bankruptcies in the Oil and Gas Industry

Bankruptcies in the Oil and Gas Industry and What it Means for You as a Supplier Do you know it only cost me $20 to fill my tank last weekend? It was...

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Here’s What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You About Collections

Here’s What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You About the Collection of Past Due Accounts It seems people recognize that Wikipedia isn’t the most reliable...

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Filing UCCs: Tips for Secured Parties

UCC Filings: Top Tips for Secured Parties Facing Possible Debtor Name Change As all secured creditors know, maintaining perfection of their security...

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What is a Public Private Partnership (P3)?

What is a Public Private Partnership? By now it is quite likely you are familiar with, or at least heard of, public-private partnerships; also known...

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Gootee Construction v. Atkins Could Impact Your Bond Claims

Decision in Louisiana Court Could Impact Your Bond Claim Deadline Because the claim was filed before the filing of the notice of completion, it was...

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Mechanic’s Liens: Understanding Ship and Delivery Dates

Should You Use the Ship Date or Delivery Date When Calculating Mechanic’s Lien and Bond Claim Deadlines? We are often asked “Should I use my ship...

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Learn From JP Morgan’s Billion Dollar UCC Mistake

How Their UCC Filing Blunder Can Make You a Better Credit Manager By now you have likely read thousands of articles and heard just as many news...

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Expected Payment and Expiring Lien Deadlines

“I’m not going to file a mechanic’s lien, my customer says he is going to pay me by the end of the week.”

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California Lender Search: a Best Practice

California Lender Search: a Best Practice A customer contacted NCS with the following conundrum:

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