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Non-Statutory Notices: 3 Great Reasons to Serve Them

No required preliminary notice to protect mechanic's lien rights? You should serve a non-statutory notice and we have 3 great reasons why!
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Bankruptcy Proof of Claim Is Late

When the bar date is set, you’d better have a good excuse for missing it, because a deadline is a deadline. Careful, don't lose your claim!
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Material Suppliers’ Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Indiana

In a significant legal reversal, a material supplier selling to a material supplier now has mechanic’s lien rights in Indiana. Check it out!
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When Should the Clerk Record the Mechanic’s Lien?

This decision, while victorious for the lienor, is a great reminder to always confirm your document has been received AND recorded timely.
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Changes to North Carolina Lien Waivers

North Carolina lien waivers on progress payments are only enforceable for the amount/payment actually received. Awesome news!
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Mechanic’s Liens and Construction Credit, Common Terms

Here are some of the most common keywords and phrases you may hear in the land of mechanic’s liens and construction credit.
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Four Reasons We Love UCC Filings

Here are four reasons we love UCC filings and you should too! Plus a bonus 5th reason - check out this post for details!
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New Brunswick Mechanic’s Lien Changes

Here’s a brief look at some key changes to New Brunswick mechanic’s lien statute, which came into effect toward the end of 2021.
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States that Require Lien Waivers to be Notarized

Question: “Does this lien waiver have to be notarized?” Answer: “Yes, in Georgia, Mississippi, and Wyoming.” Let’s review!
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Mechanic’s Liens on Arkansas Residential Projects

Learn how one residential contractor could have saved thousands of dollars if they would have served their preliminary notice.
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Safe Harbor Might Save One Creditor’s UCC Filing

A $3M reminder to always list your customer’s name on the UCC as their name appears on the public organic record.
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Mechanic’s Lien on a Wind Farm Can Be Complicated

Supplying materials or labor to a wind farm project? Keep these 7 things in mind when filing your mechanic's lien.