Enforcing Little Miller Act Claims in New Jersey
New Jersey’s Little Miller Act protects subcontractors and suppliers working on public works projects. The state law requires that contractors obtain payment and performance bonds
How to Enforce Miller Act Claims in Georgia
Georgia’s “Little Miller Act” is the state’s version of the federal Miller Act. The law mandates payment bonds on public construction projects with an estimated
How to Enforce Miller Act Claims in California
The California Little Miller Act, the state version of the federal Miller Act, protects subcontractors and suppliers working on public construction projects in California. The
Getting Paid Even When You Can’t File a Lien
One of the most frustrating situations you encounter as a contractor or supplier is when the contracted work is complete, or the requested materials have
Using UCC Filings to Secure Contract Payments
UCC Article 9 financing statements are regularly used by companies that sell products to end users or resellers to help secure payments when credit terms
Using a Lien Compliance Program to Help Make Sure You Get Paid
As a subcontractor or supplier on a construction project, you put yourself at risk every time you do work or supply materials before getting paid;
Perfecting Your Construction Lien Using a Compliance Program
If you’re a contractor or supplier who’s gotten stiffed (that’s not a legal term, but we all know what it means and how it feels)
The Negotiation Equation – Your Key to Payment
As a subcontractor or supplier on a construction project, you may feel like you are fighting a losing battle when you have a payment dispute
Don’t Say Yes Just to Get the Job
We don’t have to tell you that the construction business is a tough one. There is a lot of competition, every job is different, and
Avoiding One-Sided Contracts
If you’re a subcontractor or material supplier in the construction industry, you routinely enter into contracts with general contractors (GCs) to define the scope of
Why Subcontractors Must Negotiate Contracts
As a subcontractor, you play an important role in any construction project. However, all too often, subcontractors and material suppliers don’t get the recognition and
Insurance Risks and Indemnification for Subcontractors
If you’re a subcontractor, you’re likely familiar with the concept of indemnification. For all parties involved in a construction contract, including the owner, the general