
Enforce Miller Act Claims in Texas
The Texas Little Miller Act is a construction law and the state version of the Miller Act that protects subcontractors and suppliers hired to work

Steps Required to Enforce Little Miller Act Claims in Illinois
Illinois construction subcontractors and suppliers are protected from public entity default by the nationwide Little Miller Act. Subsequently, payment bonds and performance bonds are a

Steps Required to Enforce Little Miller Act Claims in Florida
Quick AnswerFlorida’s Little Miller Act under Fla. Stat. § 255.05 protects unpaid contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on Florida public works projects by requiring the prime

Illinois Notice and Mechanic Lien FAQs
Quick AnswerIllinois mechanics lien law under 770 ILCS 60 has specific notice and filing requirements: (1) sub-tier claimants on RESIDENTIAL projects must serve 90-day Notice

Florida Notice and Mechanic Lien FAQs
Quick AnswerFlorida mechanics lien law under Fla. Stat. § 713 has strict notice and filing requirements: (1) sub-tier claimants serve the 45-day Notice to Owner

New York Notice and Mechanic Lien FAQs
Quick AnswerNew York mechanics lien law under N.Y. Lien Law §§ 1-39 protects unpaid contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Key deadlines: file the Notice of Lien

Getting Paid for Underground Utility Work
You may know the important role mechanics liens play in helping subcontractors and materials suppliers get paid for their work on building many construction projects.

Getting Paid for Work on Cell Tower Projects
If you’re a subcontractor or supplier working on one or more cell tower projects, you understand better any anyone how your most valuable assets may

How Factoring Companies Secure Receivables and Why You Still Need to Protect Yourself Even if You Use One
If you’re a contractor or supplier who is regularly involved in construction projects, you may have considered doing business with a factoring company to help

How a Project Data Sheet Can Help You Get Paid
As a subcontractor or supplier to a construction project, you take on tremendous risk with each new contract you sign. In almost every case, you

From Unsecured to Secured – Factors That Influence How You Secure Your Project Payments
At Emalfarb Law LLC and National Lien & Bond, we tell our construction industry clients that they essentially loan their clients money when they take

Different Projects, Different Remedies – Protecting Your Payment Rights
As we explain in our online webinar “Protect What You Are Owed in Turbulent Times,” if you want to secure your right to get paid