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Lien Should Be Filed by Registered Entity
A Lien is Only Valid if it is Filed by a Registered Entity A construction lien can be invalidated if the lien claimant doesn’t exist. Well… wait. Of...
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Supreme Court Sides with Subcontractor in Washington Case
Subcontractor Complied with Washington Statute, according to the Supreme Court Previously, we reviewed a case before a Washington Appeals Court,...
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Top 3 Mistakes Collectors Make According to IACC
According to IACC, Here Are the Top 3 Mistakes Collectors Make What are the top 3 mistakes made when calling on past due accounts? Poor or out of...
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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...
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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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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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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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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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Is Pay-if-Paid Enforceable in Kentucky?
Supreme Court in Kentucky Decides Pay-If-Paid is Enforceable Is pay-if-paid enforceable in Kentucky? According to one recent Supreme Court decision,...
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Free Forms Online – Proceed with Caution
Be Careful When Using Free Forms to Secure Lien & Bond Claim Rights There are creditors who prefer to send preliminary notices & file mechanic’s...