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Are Pre-Construction Management Services Lienable?

A Court has determined “pre-construction management services” are lienable, but the claimant better be prepared to provide a clear, itemized statement of account.
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Serving a PA Mechanic’s Lien: Sheriff or Public Posting

In Pennsylvania, a mechanic’s lien be served by a sheriff. If the sheriff is unable to serve the lien, you should post the lien at the site.
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Mechanic’s Liens and Bond Claims are a Right

If you have furnished to a construction project, you have a right to be paid. Mechanic's liens and bond claims are your security.
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Subcontractor Granted New Hampshire Mechanic’s Lien

Learn more about a New Hampshire court’s decision to uphold the subcontractor’s mechanic’s lien for $4,917,122.02.
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Waiving Bond Claim Rights Under The Miller Act

If you furnish to a federal construction project, and your contract includes a provision for claim resolution outside of the Miller Act, are you prohibited from pursing a claim under the Miller Act?
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Unsecured Creditors in Retail Bankruptcy Lose Out

As a creditor, it is important to ask yourself “In what ways can our company mitigate risk in today’s volatile credit environment?”
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Pennsylvania Strengthens Payment Act (CASPA)

Early June, Pennsylvania enacted amendments to its Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA). Learn more about the amendments.
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UCC Filing Collateral Descriptions and Interpreting “And All”

Learn about a Missouri court's ruling on creditor priority in collateral. Focus on the impact of security interests at multiple properties.
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Residential Construction Projects & Liens in New Jersey

New Jersey is one of 17 states with mechanic’s lien statute specific to residential projects. Learn more about securing your rights.
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Court Says It’s a Ripe Claim Under the Miller Act

If you are pursuing an administrative claim, do you have to wait to pursue a Miller Act Bond Claim? The court says it's ripe to review!
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Adjudication and Ontario’s Construction Lien Act

Amendments to Ontario’s Construction Lien Act go into effect in July 2018 and October 2019. In today’s post we are going to discuss adjudication.
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Secretary of State Errors and Your Security Interest

What happens if you comply with Article 9 and take the proper steps to perfect your security interest, only to have the Secretary of State make an error?