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The Competitive Advantage of UCC Filings

UCCs create opportunities. UCCs offer additional security, which means you could sell to marginal accounts that were previously out of reach. 
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North Carolina Mechanic’s Lien Rights: What is a Lien Agent?

Learn about North Carolina lien agents. Learn their roles, responsibilities, and how they impact your construction projects!
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Safe Harbor Won’t Save Your Florida UCC

Safe Harbor couldn't save this UCC. Florida's 'zero tolerance' policy means you must strictly comply with Article 9-503(a). Learn more here!
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Perfecting Security Interests: Avoiding Improper Forms

When preparing documentation to perfect a UCC filing, the requirements may not be too complex, but you must strictly follow the requirements.
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Special Types of Liens: Oil and Gas Liens

The question: “Are there special types of mechanic’s liens?” The Answer: YES! Some include Oil, Gas, Mineral, Wells, and Quarries.
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UCC Filings: Does DBA Matter?

The most common UCC filing mistake is incorrectly identifying the customer. A misspelling could hurt your security, learn more here.
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Importance of Writing Effective UCC Collateral Descriptions

A UCC must include a description of property serving as collateral. Find out how being too vague or specific could jeopardize your security.
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The Importance of Project Type for Lien Rights

Learn more about the critical role project type plays in protecting your mechanic's lien and bond claim rights.
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Protect Your Purchase Money Security Interest in Goods

A perfected PMSI can give you priority in goods. But what happens when you don't perfect your PMSI? Read this post to learn more!
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What’s Included in a California Mechanic’s Lien?

Today’s post is for all you DIY-ers. Here’s a breakdown of the information you should include within your California mechanic’s lien.
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Bonding Off a Mechanic’s Lien: What Is It?

Bonding off a mechanic’s lien doesn't mean your mechanic’s lien rights are gone. check out this post to learn what you'll do instead.
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Georgia Mechanic’s Liens & Bond Claims

Furnishing to a project in Georgia? Check out these steps to protect your mechanic's lien or bond claim rights for projects in Georgia.