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Time for Preparation, There’s No Rest Post-Recession

Be prepared for the next recession. Here's a few best practices you can implement to ensure you are prepared for the next economic downturn.
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There’s No Ice Cream in Bankruptcy. Wait, What?!

In bankruptcy, we frequently hear terms like preference payment, claw back, and new value. What do these terms mean? Further, what do these terms have to do with ice cream?
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Arkansas: You Can’t Lien a Property You Didn’t Improve

To file a mechanic’s lien in Arkansas, the lien must be filed against property you improved. Kind of feels like a face-palm moment, right?
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Approve More Small Businesses for Larger Sales

Don’t leave money on the table as a result of no-hits and thin credit records on small businesses. With a comprehensive picture, you can issue higher credit limits and minimize your risk.
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Which Bond is Which? Bond Types in Construction Credit

Is it a payment bond, performance bond, bid bond, contractor’s bond, prevention bond, discharge bond? And, who is a party to a bond?
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Who’s on the Job? A Look at the Contractual Chain

What do you call the collective group of parties on a construction project? We often refer to the collective parties as the contractual chain or the ladder of supply.
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Arbitration, Mediation, Lawsuit – What’s the Difference?

Pros & cons of arbitration in construction disputes, plus the similarities and differences of arbitration and a lawsuit.
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Blanket UCC Filings & Your Frequently Asked Questions

A Blanket UCC filing is a security interest in all the assets of your customer on a non-priority basis, eliminating potential conflict with your customer’s primary lender.
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Mechanic’s Liens and Discharge Bonds

What do mechanic's liens, discharge bonds, and substitute teachers have in common? Check out today's post!
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Louisiana Private Projects and Your Lien Rights

Here's a review Louisiana's requirements for the preliminary notice, mechanic’s lien, suit and even a bond claim.
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UCCs Have Priority Over 503(b)(9) Claims

In this article, we review how 503(b)(9) claims & consignment agreements are no match for properly perfected UCC filings.
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What To Do When You Can’t Get Change Orders in Writing

Change orders can be vital in supporting your claim. So, what can you do when a formal change order isn’t issued?