Utah’s State Construction Registry (aka SCR)
Preliminary Notices: Understanding Utah’s State Construction Registry (aka SCR) Securing mechanic’s lien and bond claim rights, in the state of Utah, begins with the preliminary notice.
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Collectability of an Unsecured Collection
Have you ever wondered “Is my unsecured collection collectable?” “Is this past due, unsecured account even collectable?” It’s a common question in...
If or When, Contingent Payment Clauses
Payment Clauses: Pay-IF-Paid or Pay-WHEN-Paid It’s hard to believe that two small words, with seemingly “useless, yet endless” functionality, can...
What Is The Federal Miller Act?
In 1935, the federal government created the Miller Act statute, requiring prime contractors to obtain a payment bond on any United States Government...
Prelien Notice Mistake Invalidates Mechanic’s Lien
Prelien Notice Mistake Invalidates Mechanic’s Lien in Minnesota Today’s case is an unfortunate example of how one contractor lost its mechanic’s lien...
How To Find a Construction Law Attorney
How to Find an Attorney that Understands the Intricacies of Construction Law You sent your preliminary notice; your customer’s invoices became past...
North Carolina Notice to Lien Agent
North Carolina: the Lien Agent & the Notice The mechanic’s lien law in North Carolina experienced a rather large change in April 2013: the...
Protect Your Consignment Sales
Protect Your Consignment Sales with UCC Filings If you allow customers to have possession of goods under a “consignment” agreement prior to the...
Recovery via Judgment Liens
Will I Ever Receive Payment on Old Judgment Liens and Mechanic’s Liens? Will you receive payment on old judgment and mechanic’s liens? Short answer:...
Serve Notice After First Furnishing
Serve the Preliminary Notice AFTER You Begin Furnishing Did you know some states require the preliminary notice to be served after you begin...