Monthly Lien Law Update: October 2020
October 29, 2020
39% of contractors say it’s business as usual during COVID-19 In a recent (August 2020) survey, of general contractors and subcontractors, nearly 40% of those
Can waivers of lien form get you paid or not?
October 11, 2020
What Is a Waiver of Lien Form? When a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or someone else associated with a construction project is unpaid for work performed,
Know the Difference: Conditional vs. Unconditional Waiver and Release Upon Final Payment
October 16, 2019
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE: CONDITIONAL VS. UNCONDITIONAL WAIVER AND RELEASE UPON FINAL PAYMENT When working in construction, you regularly sign lien release forms before receiving payment.
Monthly Lien Law Update: September 2019
September 28, 2019
PG&E bankruptcy results in mechanic liens against hundreds of Sacramento County homes The tragedy of 2017 Camp wildfire continues to harm California residents. PG&E was
Monthly Lien Law Update: August 2019
August 28, 2019
Oregon Court Decides When the End of Work Begins for Calculating Lien Deadline In Oregon, a mechanic’s lien must be filed within 75 days after
Monthly Lien Law Update: July 2019
July 30, 2019
Court Upholds Lien Filed Based on a Letter of Intent, When No Construction Contract Was Executed Golden Pond Resident Care Corp. requested a bid from
Monthly Lien Law Update for June
June 26, 2019
Keystone Pipeline Construction Assures Resident’s Not to Worry About Liens TC Energy, formerly Keystone XL, attended a special meeting with the Meade County Commission in
What is a Stop Notice and When is it Most Effective for Getting Paid?
June 16, 2019
You’ve learned the power of filing liens against an owner’s property to protect your right to be paid on construction jobs. There is, however, another
The Importance of Dispute Resolution in Construction
June 14, 2019
You want the best outcome for every construction job you work on. You plan out your work, review the job specifications closely and discuss expectations
The Little Miller Act: What is it and How is it Relevant to Your Projects?
June 6, 2019
Construction Services for The Federal Government and State Level Public Projects You likely know what the Miller Act is if you’ve ever performed construction services