Monthly Lien Law Update: September 2020
September 29, 2020
Federal court grants USA Fanter’s More Than $2M on Fraudulent Lien Claims for a Casino built in the Mariana Islands In September 2020, District Court Judge
What are Liquidated Damages in a Construction Contract?
September 22, 2020
Many contracts in the construction industry include clauses relating to liquidated damages, a form of damages where the amount liable upon breach can be found
How to file a mechanics lien in Illinois and get paid
September 16, 2020
Mechanics liens in the construction industry are commonplace. In short, they are the legal mechanism for subcontractors, suppliers, and other people and companies involved in
How Important is Filing a Notice of Commencement in Michigan?
September 10, 2020
The Five states that require a Notice of Commencement to be filed before a construction project can begin are; Michigan, Iowa, Florida, Georgia and Ohio.
How A Schedule Of Values Can Work Later for Your Lien Enforcement
August 30, 2020
How does the schedule of values affect your contract? Most contractors and subcontractors believe that a good and enforceable contract is all that is needed
When the Contractor Refuses to Pay the Subcontractor
August 16, 2020
In the construction industry, contractual relationships between a general contractor and various subcontractors are the norm. It’s simply the way business is done. The general
Notice of Intent to Lien: A Letter That Will Get You Paid
August 10, 2020
Every subcontractor working in the construction industry understands the importance and value of a lien in protecting their rights against unpaid bills. But many subcontractors
5 Details to Know About the California Prompt Payment Act
July 15, 2020
A big state with a huge economy and complex laws, the laws relevant to the California Prompt Payment Act are found in numerous places throughout
Is a Notice of Lien Required in Your State?
June 17, 2020
A Notice of Lien sometimes called a preliminary notice, is sent early in a project so as to notify contractors, owners, and lenders that you are working on the project.
Lien Law Update May 2020
May 1, 2020
As we all wait for life to return to some semblance of normalcy, the construction industry will be feeling the impact of the epidemic long